Suffolk New College students celebrate T Level and vocational successes

Thousands of students successfully received their T Level and vocational results at Suffolk New College today. Learners were encouraged to come in and collect their grades in the same way that A level learners do. As a result of this, hundreds attended the four college campuses based across the county to enjoy their moment in the spotlight with their loved ones. In terms of T Levels, 38 students studied on construction, health, digital production and design, education and early years, health and science pathways at Suffolk New College. A 100 % pass rate was achieved by all students who took part in digital production and design, health and science pathways. (The overall T Level pass rate was 82.4%). In terms of other vocational results taken by students at Suffolk New College – the pass rate for BTEC qualifications was 97.9% with 146 achieving positive grades with seven learners gaining top marks (a triple DDD* distinction).

For those who took UAL affiliated qualifications, the pass rate was 93.6% with 13.1% gaining top marks. (161 in total gained these qualifications).

One pupil with cause to celebrate is Tanner Minter, 18, from Stowmarket, who studied a health T-level and is in the top 0.2 per cent of T-level students in the country.

He was only one of 14 people in the UK to secure a Distinction* and the only person in the country to gain one for his course.

Tanner said: “I’m very happy and not sure what is next. T- Levels provide a lot of face-face activities so it’s a good learning opportunity.

“At Suffolk New College, you get treated a lot more like an adult than just a student which actually makes you want to learn, so it helps a lot. The support that we’ve had is great.”

Poppy Pemberton, 19, from Hadleigh, studied on a T Level in Childcare and received a distinction.

Finn Shanks, 20, from Ipswich, studied on a level 3 design course and received a Distinction.

He said he struggled at secondary school due to having Asperger’s – but said the independence at Suffolk New College gave him space to breathe and meet new people.

Finn added: “Art is really self-directed, but having tutors who are professionals at the college is really good.”

Marianne Flack is the deputy principal of Suffolk New College. Marianne said: “It’s been another fantastic year for everyone associated with the College and the class of 2024 have really excelled themselves. I would like to congratulate all of our students on their many successes and praise them for their hard work and dedication.

“I’d also like to thank our staff for their unwavering support and the many businesses who work with us, to ensure that everyone who leaves us has the best possible chance of success in terms of whatever they choose to do next.”