University Progression
Ciel Zhao - Oxford University to study Mathematics and Computer Science
Gillmore Wellio - Cambridge University to study Chemical Engineering
Jillian Lam - Oxford University to study Physics
Alex Wilson was also awarded a place to read English Literature at Oriel College Oxford. He joined us in September to take the Oxbridge preparation course and individual tuition to prepare for the entrance examinations.
Furthermore, we have another student pictured below who has been successful in securing a conditional offer to study Medicine.
Sarah Tan – conditional offer at Kings College London to study Medicine
We are very proud of the five students mentioned here as they have had to beat strong competition to gain these offers. Mrs Shelia Underwood (A2 Course Director) guides students through the UCAS process and Mrs Alison Lewis (A2 Assistant Course Director) co-ordinates and supports the Oxbridge group, Mr Alan Mawer and Mrs Claire Peck also play a vital role in this preparation.
GCSE Results and Scholarship Test
In September 2010 we introduced a two year GCSE scholarship for gifted students. Simran Patel and Emma-Jane Faulkner were part of this cohort and at the end of their first year at GCSE; both students sat module exams in English Language, History and Science. Simran achieved two "a*" grades and one "a" grade, Emma-Jane achieved 1 "a*" grade and two "a" grades, a real success for each student at the end of their first year with us.
Adrian Thacker (GCSE Course Director) is extremely happy with this year’s GCSE results, particularly those from the two-year programme:
It is testimony to Emma-Jane and Simran’s hard work last year. In fact, all of the two year GCSE students worked very hard and deserved what they achieved and I am very confident they will go on to achieve equally excellent final grades next Summer."
Both girls will continue this year with a mixture of the following GCSE subjects: Chemistry, English Language & Literature, French, Geography, History, Mathematics and Physics.
Our aim at Bosworth is to offer gifted students a two year GCSE scholarship and then retain this scholarship across another two years for A Level study. By doing this our hope is for the student to achieve the best advice on their future pathway and to gain a place at a top 50 university. With the current competitiveness for university places; both A Level and GCSE results will become increasingly important in the application process.
Bosworth will hold a GCSE scholarship test on the 14th February 2012 if your child is currently in Year 9 and would like to sit the test, please contact us on 01604 235 090.
Pictured here: students: Simran Patel and Emma-Jane Faulkner with Mr Adrian Thacker (GCSE Course Director)
Summer 2011 A Level Results
Summer 2011
A-level Results
(The following results have not been audited by The Council for Independent Education)
89 students sat a full range of A-levels
Percentage grade distribution
A*/A 50.5% (A* 19.2%/A 31.3%)
B 27.3%
C 15.8%
D 5.1%
E 1.3%
77.8% of grades were A*/A or B
93.6% of grades were A*/A, B or C
45% of students gained one A* grade
75% of students gained one A*/A grade
48.3% of students gained two A*/A grades
32.6% of students gained three A*/A grades
15.7% of students gained four A*/A grades
2.2% of students gained five A*/A grades
UCAS Points
A=120, B=100, C=80, D=60, E=40
Average score per exam taken = 107.9
Average UCAS points per student = 408
Top A-level student for 2011
Jessica Law achieved 3 A* and 2 A grades in one year
A Level Results Day at Bosworth Independent College 2011
At a time of increasing competition for university places Bosworth Independent College is delighted with results that enable its students to attend leading universities around the country. With over 93% of the grades achieved being in the A* to C range, over 77% being
A or B, and more than 75% of students gaining at least one A grade, it is hardly surprising that the large majority will now be attending their first or insurance choice university.
Equally, in the most competitive universities A* grades are increasingly being used to differentiate between very good and excellent applicants and with 45% of our students gaining at least one A* grade, their chances of attending the very best institutions have been hugely enhanced.
Executive Principal, Mr McQuin, comments;
"With more and more students understanding the importance to their careers and life of attending an outstanding university, we realise that there is hugely increased competition for the most sought after places. It’s for this reason that we are so pleased that the co-operation and work ethic of our students and staff has produced such great results. In particular we are delighted with the fact that from the 89 students who sat their second year exams, 67 achieved at least one A grade and an astonishing 40 of them gained at least one A*."
Our top achieving A Level student Jessica Law gained three A* grades and two A grades, but astonishingly achieved this in one year. She is planning to study Accounting and Finance at Bath University.
A2 students (left to right: Matthew George, John Corcoran, Nilen Patel & Mark Sumner) collecting their results and showing Mr McQuin (Executive Principal).
A Level Results Day Message from the Executive Principal
With over 93% of our A Level grades at A-C and 45% of our students gaining at least one A* grade we are delighted with our 2011 results. Read more
Executive Principal, Mr McQuin, gives his thoughts on this year's A Level results in the above video.
Outstanding Performance
Christine Luo
(pictured above), from Hangzhou in China – who achieved four A* grades and one A grade in the following subjects:Accounting, Chinese, Maths and Further Maths (A*) / Economics (A grade)
Christine will be studying Business Mathematics and Statistics at LSE.
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Frankie Pang
from Hong Kong - achieved four A* grades and one A grade in the following subjects:Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics (A*) / Chinese (A)
Frankie will be studying Chemical Engineering at Manchester University.
Bosworth are wishing them every continued success with their studies and look forward to tracking their future progress.
Summer 2010 A Level Results Success
Bosworth Independent College’s A Level results this year remain consistently high, with over 91% of overall grades being an A, B or C and with 78% at A or B. Also, 40% of our students gained at least one A*, therefore not as inaccessible as we thought.
We are particularly proud this year of 3 of our students who took the 1 year A Level programme with each of them gaining A* in all of the subjects that they sat.
The Principal, Mr McQuin, comments:
"We all knew this year it was going to be much tougher for students to get good offers, but looking at the results we are very confident that most, if not all of our students will be studying their subject of choice next year."
Photo: 1 year A Level students, Felicity Baines and Henry Bleech pictured above with Mr McQuin (Principal)
Confirming your return flight
The airlines are now confirming flights to the UK and therefore students who have been unable to travel should now contact their airline and try to secure a seat at the earliest date possible. Once you have a confirmed booking please email the details to admin2@bosworthcollege.com. Once we know your return date we can support you and advise regarding exams and school work.
Should you require a taxi transfer from the airport your flight details will be passed to Kim Cooke who will email confirmation of your taxi booking. Please provide accurate information with the flight date and number, arrival airport and terminal and of course the expected arrival time. In order to confirm a taxi booking please advise at least 48 hours prior to your flight and remember that the office is closed over a week end.
News Update: Flight delays
First of all for those students with exams try not to panic, we will post news on the web site and provide support where possible. Please read the information below:
- We have postponed the Art and Russian oral exams and will re-scheduled them as students return
- Special consideration for students affected by a delayed return will be submitted to the various exam boards
- Use your time effectively to revise and go to the relevant subject web sites (AQA, Edexcel and OCR) to find past papers.
- Should students have any particular subject questions please email your questions to admin10@bosworthcollege.com. On your email please state clearly in the subject box your course and subject. For example if you have a question related to geography write: GCSE/Year 2/Geog. Your emails will be referred to the relevant Head of Departments.
- Once students are back the College will provide additional lessons as necessary.
