2009 has shown record breaking A Level results at Chesterfield College. 14 subjects achieved a 100% pass rate with an overall pass rate of 97.6% - this is an improvement of 1.6% on last year. Significant improvement was also made in the Sport, Psychology and Maths results.


Left to right: Kadie Cooper, Daniel Bown, Emma Brookes and
Brian Kavanagh celebrate their success

“We are very proud of the hard work staff and students have put in to achieve such fantastic results, and we would like to wish all the students leaving us every success for the future” said Kevin Hickey, Deputy Principal Learning and Standards.


Legal eagles head for top universities

Emma Brookes with three grade A’s secures a place to study Law at Magdalene College, Cambridge.


Emma Brookes

Emma, who was also joint winner of the Sociology essay writing competition held by Cambridge University, is one of three students gaining three grade A’s and going to study Law. Kadie Cooper will study at Durham University and Nicola Hoggard at Nottingham Trent University. This summer, Emma completed work placements with Rotherham and Sheffield City Councils to further her practical experience of Law. Emma and Kadie were also part of the Social Mobility Foundation programme “Ladders to Law” where gifted students from less privileged backgrounds are mentored by practising solicitors.

Kadie Cooper didn’t do well at school and they had predicted Bs and Cs for her A level results. Kadie decided to join Chesterfield College rather than 6th form because there was more variety and independence at College. Kadie said;” I have really enjoyed being at College and it is fantastic to open my results and have 3 straight A’s. That means I have got my place at Durham University and will be going to study Law, eventually I want to be a Barrister.”


Award winning Brian makes the grade

Brian Kavanagh has achieved A Level passes whilst being the sole carer for his younger brother. Brian has been awarded the Helena Kennedy Foundation Award for students overcoming great difficulties to complete their studies. The award includes a bursary of £1,500 towards university costs and Brian will be presented with the award at the House of Lords on October 26. Brian said that Chesterfield College had “turned his life around”. Brian is now going onto to study a B.A.(Hons) in Sociology.

Steven Whitehead achieved grade A’s in Maths and Chemistry and a grade B in Biology. Steven, formally of Deincourt School will study Chemistry at Leeds University and is one of a number of students who will be the first person in their family to attend university.

Daniel Bown An A and 2 B’s at A level have guaranteed Daniel his place at University of Sheffield to study Aerospace Engineering. Daniel said;” I have had a great time at College, it has been challenging – tutors have pushed me to make sure I work hard but they have also really supported me when I needed it.

“I want a career in motorsport and this course offers the chance to do that, but also it gives me wider scope if I want to change career. Potentially I could work in maritime, aircraft or automotive engineering”.


Toasting Alison’s success

Alison Hardy has spent the last 2 years travelling over an hour a day to get from her home in Pinxton to Chesterfield College, but it has been worth it said Alison. “I am so pleased with my results and they are much better than I thought they would be. I can’t wait to start Uni’ and will probably have a celebratory drink of champagne tonight”. Alison leaves the College to join Nottingham Trent University to study Criminology after passing all 3 of her A Levels.