The City of Liverpool College celebrates incredible results day

The City of Liverpool College was buzzing with excitement on today, 15 August, as hundreds of students gathered at the Clarence Street campus to celebrate their A-Level and Level 3 results.

The City of Liverpool College, recently praised by OFSTED for its ‘outstanding’ personal development of learners, saw impressive results across the board.

The college celebrated a 100% pass rate in STEM subject BTECs, while there was an incredible 100% A-Level pass rate in English Language, Film Studies, Media Studies, Physics and Spanish.

There was also a milestone 92% pass rate in T-Levels, including Surveying, Building Services Design, Mechanical, Health and Science and Education and Childcare. This was higher than the national average of 90.5%.

Neil Borg-Olivier, Vice Principal, praised the class of 2024. He said:

“Following our exceptional OFSTED report, it is a truly special day to celebrate such a large percentage of our cohort across a wide range of subjects, backgrounds and age-groups. This exemplifies perfectly the continued progress of The City of Liverpool College.

“I am so proud of our students, teachers and leadership who have all worked so hard towards these achievements. It has been remarkable to speak with so many students today who are taking their next steps in education, either with The City of Liverpool College or elsewhere. 

“Our yearly results day celebration is an opportunity for us as staff to recognise another cohort of incredible students, who I admire deeply. I can only thank them for their amazing work ethic, exceptional attitude and proactive approach to learning.”

The results bookmark a spectacular year for the largest further education provider in Merseyside. Earlier in 2024, an OFTSED report labelled The City of Liverpool College “transformative and life-enhancing.” OFSTED acknowledged that learners at the College “develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers need,” including Apprentices, while leaders at the college were also praised. The report added: “Leaders ensure curriculums help students and apprentices prepare for their next steps and progress to aspirational careers.”

The City of Liverpool College supported learners with mental health and counselling support on hand. A range of higher education providers were also in attendance alongside The City of Liverpool College’s own HE team to talk to students and offer expert guidance for their futures. 

The College is committed to inclusivity, creating an environment that recognises students as individuals with individual needs and personalised support. 

Student President, Sleiman Darwish, who achieved an incredible Distinction Star grade in Mathematics, is planning to study Computer Science at university. He said:

“It has been an amazing experience at The City of Liverpool College. I am so happy with my results. I achieved so much more than I expected!

“I get so much support from the College. It was the College that encouraged me to run for Student President, so I want to thank them, especially the Student Engagement Team. They told me I was a born leader!”

The college were also celebrated by OFSTED for their ‘outstanding’ personal development and adult learning programmes across the college.

And this benefited one adult learner more than most. Rebecca Angell, from Wales, used The City of Liverpool College nursery for her son while she studied for her Level 3 IT qualification. She achieved a Distinction Star grade on her son’s second birthday.

Rebecca said:

“As an adult learner, I was really nervous joining The City of Liverpool College but the tutors were amazing. I have enjoyed the course so much and I achieved a Distinction Star!

“It’s my two-year-old son’s birthday today too. He goes to nursery at the College while I study! It has been so great because we have both developed here at The City of Liverpool College.

“I’ll be coming back in September to study for my Level 4 in IT. I’m so excited. I take each year as it comes but all the tutors at the College are so helpful and always looking to help me find my direction. The support is amazing.”

Those looking to apply at The City of Liverpool College should get in touch with the college directly at 0151 252 3000 or applications@liv-coll.ac.uk.

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