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The Bedford College Group helps hundreds of students improve their GCSE grades

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The Bedford College Group is proud to announce that 750 students across the Group have improved their GCSE English and/or Maths grades to achieve a Grade 4 or above.

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Students across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire are on study programmes at The Bedford College Group that include the opportunity to sit or retake their GCSEs to improve on the grades they received whilst studying at school. This year a total of 1,352 students who sat GCSE English and Maths with the Group improved their grade by at least one grade.

Nina Sharp, Vice Principal for Maths, English and Progression Pathways said: “We are extremely proud of all our students receiving their GCSE results today. The results demonstrate the significant impact The Bedford College Group is having on supporting its students to improve their GCSE English and Maths grades so that they can get the building blocks to start meaningful careers or progress on to further study.

“Many of our students didn’t get the results they had hoped for the first time around, but they showed the determination to progress in their studies with us, with many now celebrating improved results.”

Below are some of the fantastic results our students have obtained:

Bedford College – English

  • Emily Turner has significantly improved her results from a from Grade 3 to 6
  • N B has significantly improved her results from a from Grade 3 to 6

Tresham College – English

  • Phoenix Turner has gone from FSL1 to Grade 5
  • Keira Camilleri went from no Grade to Grade 9

Tresham College – Maths

  • Katie Noakes is a Motor Vehicle student looking for a career in STEM. Katie has persevered to improve her Grade in maths and after attending all sessions and workshops she gained a grade 4
  • Shaquille Chidoori went from zero to grade 5, the highest grade jump for a full-time 16-19 learner in the college

The Bedford College Group offers courses for young people who are receiving their GCSE results today at campuses across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire with places still available for the new academic year starting in September.