Outstanding results for Sciences and Maths

Laura Codd (left) and Kiara Tighe

Reigate College turned in an impressive set of A Level high grades (A* to B) for Sciences and Maths and first-rate results for BTEC Applied Science.  This resulted in an unprecedented number of students being accepted at their first choice university for STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).

A Levels% high grades (A*-B)
Biology68%
Chemistry66%
Physics65.9%
Psychology75.4%
Maths63.5%
Further Maths94.1%

BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diplomas (one A Level equivalent)

% Distinction or Distinction *
Applied Science (Medical)89.6%
Applied Science66.7%


Medicine success stories

All five of the students who applied to do Medicine secured places:

  • Rachael Foulsham achieved three A* grades and a place at Edinburgh University
  • Arun Nithianantharajah gained three A*s and is off to UCL
  • Carly Munn got three A*s and is also going to UCL
  • Morgan Howland secured one A* and two As is off to Bristol University
  • Ben McCabe achieved two A*s and a B is heading to Keele University

BTEC Applied Science (Medicine) successes

89.6% of students doing the BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science (Medical)  achieved a high grade (Distinction or Distinction *) which resulted in students being accepted on their first choice Medical Science related degrees.

For example:

Kira Tighe who was previously at Reigate School gained Distinction *s in both the BTEC Diploma in Sport (two A Level equivalent) and the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science (one A Level equivalent), and gained a place to study a degree in Physiotherapy at Coventry University.

Laura Codd, who was at Rosebery School accepted a place on the Paramedic Science degree course at Surrey University.  Laura gained Distinction *s in both the BTEC Diploma in Health & Social Care (two A Level equivalent) and BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science (one A Level equivalent).

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