Students at a college in Weston-super-Mare are celebrating positive exam results.
A-level, T-level, BTEC, and UAL learners all marked impressive achievements as Weston College reported improvements in high grades, pass rates, and 100 per cent success in several subject areas.
The college described the results as a reflection of student "dedication, resilience, and ambition," supported by the commitment of staff.
Pat Jones, principal and chief executive of Weston College, said: "This year's results are a tremendous achievement and demonstrate the exceptional talent, determination and ambition of our learners.
"We are particularly pleased to see significant increases in high grades across A-levels, T-levels and BTEC programmes, alongside an outstanding number of subject areas achieving 100 per cent pass rates.
"These results show that our students are not only succeeding but excelling."
A-level students achieved a 95 per cent pass rate, with high grades (A-B*) up by 4.1 percentage points compared to 2025.
Fourteen out of 23 A-level subjects achieved a 100 per cent pass rate.
Across the sixth form provision, which includes the diploma in criminology, BTEC sport and exercise science, and the Extended Project Qualification, 95.2 per cent of learners achieved their qualifications.
T-level learners recorded a 91.2 per cent pass rate, with top grades (Distinction/Distinction*) up by 9.9 percentage points compared to last year.
Seven out of nine T-level subjects saw all students pass.
BTEC students achieved a 97.7 per cent pass rate, up 2.3 percentage points from 2025.
High grades rose by 9.1 percentage points.
UAL creative and performing arts learners achieved a 100 per cent pass rate across 13 subject areas, with top grades up by 4.1 percentage points.
Many Level 3 students have secured university places, up 6.7 percentage points from last year.
Of these, 95.2 per cent were accepted by their first-choice university.
There was also a more than 30 per cent rise in students securing places at Russell Group universities.
Two students will be going to the University of Oxford.
Among those celebrating was Kornelia, a former Priory School student, who achieved an A* in further maths and an A in chemistry.
She said: "I'm happy with my results and excited to be heading to Oxford University to study biochemistry.
"It's been a lot of hard work, so seeing it all pay off is a good feeling."
Dan Aldridge, the Labour MP for Weston-super-Mare, visited the college on results day to congratulate students and staff.
He said: "Results day is a huge moment for everyone involved and today is a chance to celebrate all that hard work.
"Whatever the results, I hope every student feels proud of what they’ve achieved and excited about what comes next.
"I know how hard students have worked to reach this day, but I also want to recognise the incredible dedication of the teachers and college staff who have supported them every step of the way."
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