exam results - peter symonds college
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peter symonds college
examresults2020
a levelresults
No of entries A* A B C D E U A*–B A*–C A*–E
Art: Fine Art 250 27% 32% 29% 8% 3% 0% 0% 88% 97% 100%
Art: Photography 218 19% 28% 40% 11% 2% 0% 0% 87% 98% 100%
Art: Textiles 107 31% 31% 36% 3% 0% 0% 0% 97% 100% 100%
Art: Three Dimensional Design 40 8% 45% 30% 15% 3% 0% 0% 83% 98% 100%
Biology 1,403 12% 26% 25% 19% 13% 3% 1% 63% 83% 99%
Business 729 3% 12% 26% 29% 20% 8% 2% 41% 70% 98%
Chemistry 1,024 14% 28% 26% 16% 10% 5% 1% 68% 84% 99%
Classical Civilisation 130 5% 22% 26% 25% 13% 7% 2% 52% 78% 98%
Computer Science 224 8% 13% 26% 24% 17% 8% 5% 46% 71% 95%
Dance 37 19% 24% 30% 24% 3% 0% 0% 73% 97% 100%
Drama & Theatre Studies 111 4% 14% 37% 33% 11% 1% 0% 55% 88% 100%
Economics 569 9% 28% 33% 18% 8% 4% 1% 70% 88% 99%
English Language 420 3% 12% 34% 32% 14% 4% 1% 49% 81% 99%
English Language & Literature 169 7% 24% 26% 30% 9% 4% 1% 57% 87% 99%
English Literature 651 12% 20% 36% 23% 7% 2% 0% 68% 91% 100%
Environmental Science 198 4% 11% 28% 25% 19% 9% 4% 42% 68% 96%
EPQ 829 30% 39% 16% 9% 4% 1% 0% 85% 95% 100%
Film Studies 144 13% 23% 31% 26% 5% 1% 1% 67% 94% 99%
French 219 14% 42% 26% 9% 6% 2% 0% 82% 91% 100%
Further Mathematics 198 28% 30% 20% 11% 7% 2% 3% 78% 88% 97%
Geography 627 10% 25% 33% 20% 9% 2% 1% 68% 88% 99%
German 64 13% 33% 30% 19% 5% 2% 0% 75% 94% 100%
Graphic Communication 203 10% 16% 34% 26% 9% 5% 0% 61% 86% 100%
History: Early 178 7% 19% 41% 21% 9% 2% 1% 67% 88% 99%
History: Modern 715 6% 21% 39% 22% 9% 3% 1% 66% 88% 99%
Italian 28 32% 14% 29% 14% 7% 4% 0% 75% 89% 100%
Latin 19 16% 42% 26% 0% 5% 11% 0% 84% 84% 100%
Law 336 5% 14% 20% 27% 20% 9% 6% 39% 66% 94%
Mathematics 1,207 22% 26% 21% 14% 11% 5% 1% 69% 83% 99%
Media Studies 169 7% 24% 37% 26% 6% 0% 0% 68% 94% 100%
Music 75 3% 24% 35% 28% 9% 0% 1% 61% 89% 99%
Music (HSMC) 27 22% 48% 19% 11% 0% 0% 0% 89% 100% 100%
Philosophy 134 7% 29% 20% 25% 13% 5% 0% 56% 81% 100%
Physical Education 231 8% 24% 19% 30% 11% 7% 2% 51% 81% 98%
Physics 766 15% 26% 25% 14% 11% 6% 3% 65% 80% 97%
Politics 98 12% 19% 34% 26% 5% 4% 0% 65% 91% 100%
Product Design 113 11% 12% 31% 25% 13% 7% 2% 53% 78% 98%
Psychology 1,044 7% 16% 26% 26% 14% 9% 3% 49% 74% 97%
Religious Studies 119 8% 24% 34% 24% 6% 3% 0% 66% 91% 100%
Sociology 690 7% 18% 30% 26% 12% 5% 2% 55% 81% 98%
Spanish 181 18% 28% 33% 16% 5% 0% 0% 79% 95% 100%
Total 14,819 12% 24% 28% 20% 11% 4% 1% 64% 84% 99%
2 exam results
Peter Symonds students consistently achieve outstanding examination results. The College’s three-year average pass rate at A level is 99%.
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progressFar more ex-Symonds students leave university with first or upper second class degrees than is typical for students from either the state or independent sectors. This is a remarkable achievement and bears testament to the thorough grounding students receive with us. The College remains a perfect place for ambition.
Government performance tables show that students at Peter Symonds make more progress from their starting points than would be expected. Our students have attained a statistically significant positive score every year since the government first published value added data.
Our students also have a highly impressive record of securing places to study medicine, veterinary science and dentistry. In 2020, 62 students were offered places to study medicine, dentistry or veterinary science. Symonds remains the top college for students aspiring to careers in science and medicine.
Research by the Sutton Trust shows that Peter Symonds is one of the five main contributors of students to Oxford and Cambridge universities nationally. Others in the top five include Eton, St Paul’s and Westminster independent schools.Government statistics
show that more Symonds students go to Russell Group universities than from any other institution in the country. In 2020, 674 students took up places at these top universities.
We are extremely proud of all of our students, the progress that they make when they are with us, and the things they go on to do when they leave.
Three-year average Figures correct at time of going to press.
Over a three-year period, an average of 64% of A level grades achieved were either A*, A or B grades.
47Since 2000, an average of 47 students a year have been offered places at Oxbridge.
1504 students progressed to university in 2020.
150464%
“I have thoroughly enjoyed the teaching and structure of Peter Symonds. The additional support for medicine at lunchtime made me feel well-prepared and confident. I found PSC to be a supportive and welcoming environment that has developed my independent study mindset.”
Spencer KingPrevious school:
Toynbee School
Subjects:
Biology, Chemistry, Maths, EPQ
What’s next?
Medicine at Brighton and Sussex Medical School before joining the Army as a doctor.
Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate Level 2 No of entries D* D M P FL Pass
Business 92 40% 14% 30% 15% 0% 100%
Information Technology 51 69% 10% 8% 14% 0% 100%
Media Studies 87 89% 6% 5% 1% 0% 100%
GCSE No of entries 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 U 9–4
English 310 0% 1% 3% 11% 20% 49% 13% 1% 0% 2% 84%
Italian: From Scratch 32 19% 34% 25% 13% 3% 3% 3% 0% 0% 0% 97%
Mathematics 333 0% 1% 2% 2% 9% 42% 29% 9% 3% 2% 56%
other level 3 results
level 2 results
4 exam results
BTEC National Subsidiary Diploma Level 3 No of entries D* D M P FL Pass
Business 138 76% 13% 6% 5% 1% 99%
Information Technology 99 87% 2% 5% 6% 0% 100%
Music Technology 39 54% 8% 36% 3% 0% 100%
Performing Arts 57 53% 32% 14% 2% 0% 100%
Sport 99 63% 15% 15% 7% 0% 100%
BTEC National Diploma Level 3 No of entries D*D* D*D DD DM MM MP PP FL Pass
Business 84 15% 62% 5% 6% 4% 6% 2% 0% 100%
Information Technology 60 12% 62% 8% 5% 2% 3% 8% 0% 100%
Sport 84 12% 58% 7% 8% 5% 5% 0% 2% 98%
BTEC National Extended Diploma Level 3 No of entries D*D*D* D*D*D D*DD DDD DDM DMM MMM MMP PPP FL Pass
Sport Perf and Excellence 55 56% 11% 11% 5% 5% 4% 2% 4% 2% 0% 100%
Diploma level 3 No of entries D*D* D*D DD DM MM MP PP FL Pass
Health and Social Care 60 23% 25% 17% 22% 7% 3% 0% 3% 100%
Fashion, Theatre, Hair... 35 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 100%
Digital Media 19 26% 16% 32% 11% 16% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Extended certificate No of entries D* D M P Pass
Health and Social Care 38 11% 39% 32% 3% 95%
Looking to the future
looking to the future 5
“I was given loads of opportunities for performing in Music and the tuition I received in the oboe was the best quality. I was really well supported in everything.”
Amelie BuddPrevious school:
Amery Hill School
Subjects:
French, Geography, Music
What’s next?
Oboe at the Royal College of Music
Gabrielle JosephsPrevious school:
The Henry Beaufort School
Subjects:
English Language, Health & Social Care
What’s next?
Primary School Education at Winchester University
“I benefitted from amazing facilities and brilliant teaching which encouraged a hardworking mindset.”
Christian JacksonPrevious school:
Eggars School
Subjects:
Film Studies, Graphic Design, Politics
What’s next?
Graphic Design at Leeds Arts University
“It’s a great environment and there’s loads of choice. PSC is a good transition for university.”
Nadiya KhairPrevious school:
Perins School
Subjects:
English Literature, Philosophy, Politics
What’s next?
English at Exeter University
where are they now?
beyond sixth form
6 where are they now? beyond sixth form 7
Robert McDonaldPrevious school:
Everest Community School
Subjects:
Business, Psychology
What’s next?
Business Management at University of Winchester
Sara Al SoodiPrevious school:
Cranbourne School
Subjects:
French, History, Maths, EPQ
What’s next?
History at Oxford University
Luke GilbertPrevious school:
Westgate School
Subjects:
Sport
What’s next?
Sport coaching at a high level
Helen LeePrevious school:
Kings’ School
Subjects:
Dance, Sociology, Textiles
What’s next?
Northern School of Contemporary Dance
Ishaaq SaadPrevious school:
Priory School
Subjects:
English Language and Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies
What’s next?
Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at University of Nottingham
“I’ve made some great friends and Symonds is a lovely place to be.”
“Study support ensured I had extra time and a laptop which helped me to do my best in my exams. The support I received gave me the opportunity to strive and achieve”
“Oxbridge and HE+ sessions were very useful in preparing me for the whole application process as well as giving me the confidence I needed to go through it.”
“The careers department gave me loads of help with my UCAS application and my teachers pushed me to do my best and apply for universities I didn’t think I’d get into.”
“I already had the drive and passion to do well in my subjects, but the College provided me with the tools and support I needed to feel confident in doing so. I feel very privileged to have been given countless opportunities by the College in order to push myself to do well.”
“Symonds has very friendly staff who will do everything possible to help you achieve your best grade. The College gave me confidence and more opportunities and I’ve moved from a low result in GCSE PE to very nearly the highest BTEC Sport grade.”
Leoni Harlow-WhitePrevious school:
Brookfield Community School
Subjects:
Drama & Theatre Studies, English Language, Psychology
What’s next?
Psychology at Royal Holloway University of London
“Peter Symonds really lives up to its outstanding reputation. The teachers are so good at what they do and the lessons are always amazing. Everyone is an individual at Symonds and it is welcomed here.”
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$20k1504PLACES IN 2020
STUDENTS ACCEPTED
UNIVERSITY
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99%THREE-YEARPASS RATE
SPORTSTEAMS
32DIFFERENT
SPORTS
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STUDENTS WENT TORUSSELL GROUPUNIVERSITIES IN 2020
STUDENTSQUALIFIED FOR
THE 2020AoC NATIONALCHAMPIONSHIPS
A*, A OR B
64%
OFFERS IN 2020OXBRIDGE
STUDENTSINVOLVED IN MUSIC
220OF A LEVEL GRADESIN 2018–20 WERE
YEARS AS AN
OFSTED‘OUTSTANDING’
PROVIDER
Peter Symonds CollegeOwens Road, Winchester, Hampshire. SO22 6RX.
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