A significant increase in the number of high grade A-level passes is the jewel in the crown of an outstanding year at Barton Peveril, Eastleigh where students' achievements have equalled last year's 99% record pass rate and increased the college's number of top grades (A*-B) by 3%.

 

The new A* grade was awarded to those whose marks crossed the 90% threshold at A-level with 11% of students achieving one or more A* grades and 24 students seeing three or more stars on their results slips. A total of 30 courses recorded 100% pass rates.

 

Barton Peveril students now take more subjects than they did just two years ago, achieve outstanding pass rates and gain 6% more high grades at both A and AS level, underlining the college’s commitment to significantly boosting students’ chances of securing places at top universities.  

 

The Class of 2010 also has a higher number of Oxbridge entrants. All are mathematicians and scientists, including Lucy Garner who achieved five A* grades in Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Psychology and the Extended Project. The Extended Project is a major piece of independent study undertaken in the second year at Barton Peveril and very well thought of by universities.  The former Brookfield student was also awarded the AQA Baccalaureate and has gained a place to read Natural Sciences at Cambridge.

 

Oxford and Cambridge are not the only destinations for outstanding students. Another ex-Brookfield student, Liam Stubbington, also achieved five A* grades in Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry, Physics and the Extended Project, far exceeding the AAB he needed to secure his place to study Physics at Exeter University.

 

Barton Peveril Principal, Jonathan Prest, commented: “I am thrilled by the consistently high achievements of our students, not least because their accomplishments extend well beyond their chosen subjects to embrace a broad range of enrichment and other activities like the Extended Project, which is highly regarded by universities and employers alike. “Ofsted recognised Barton Peveril as providing outstanding care, guidance and support for students following its inspection back in February and today’s results are a fantastic end to an exceptional academic year. Our students are accomplished, ambitious and amazing young people from a wide range of backgrounds and all have achievements to be proud of.  We wish them all every success in the next stages of their studies and careers.”

 

 

If you thought that Eastleigh and Emmerdale had nothing in common then think again: the outstanding performing arts facilities at Barton Peveril have caught the eye of Pauline Quirke who is set to open one of her innovative drama academies at the college this autumn.

Pauline, who plays Hazel in the TV soap, launched the Pauline Quirke Academy (PQA) in 2007 to give children an opportunity to experience the same enjoyment she had as a youngster attending drama classes. 

PQA will offer weekend coaching in comedy, drama, musical theatre, film and television to 6-18-year-olds with the emphasis firmly on ‘fun not fame’. The Eastleigh academy will also feature Poppets, a new venture for 4-6-year-olds.
“We already have a highly successful PQA in Bournemouth and were looking for a suitable venue in the Southampton/Winchester area,” explained PQA Eastleigh principal, Steve Wakeford.  “The geographical location of Barton Peveril is perfect and the facilities are fantastic. We’re really looking forward to opening our second south coast academy here in October.”

Barton Peveril principal Jonathan Prest said: “The fact that PQA has chosen Barton Peveril for its 21st academy is a great endorsement of our state-of-the-art theatre and other facilities. We wish them every success.”
For further information about PQA and the open day at Barton Peveril in Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh on Saturday 25 September, call 08456 732022 or visit www.pqacademy.com

 

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