High Pass Rates throughout Exeter
Exeter's students have recieved their A-Level results and local schools have been reporting overall successes.
The university application body UCAS has revealed the highest number of applicant acceptances recorded for A level results day.
UCAS says it has processed all A-Level results with 385,910 applicants already accepted into a UK university or college, up 31,600 (nine per cent) on results day last year.
Ian Blenkharn, Head of Admissions at the University of Exeter said:
“The University of Exeter has enjoyed a record year of applications for 2013 entry, with a 36% increase in applications compared to 2012. As a result, we do not expect to be in general clearing for the Exeter campuses although we will be in a position to make offers to exceptional candidates via adjustment. We would therefore encourage any student who has achieved exceptionally good results to speak to our admissions team and see what opportunities are available to study at Exeter.
"We have been awarded approx. 100 additional places from the Higher Education Funding Council for England on our Penryn Campus in Cornwall and we therefore expect to be in general clearing for courses located there."
Exeter College had a year of record-breaking news with today's announcement of a 99.4% pass rate.
Maynard School achieved the unsurpassable rate of 100%.
South Devon College also had an overall pass rate 100%.
Exmouth Community College has reported its "best ever" results at AS level, with 86% gaining A* – E grades.
The King's School in Ottery St Mary is also celebrating a 100% pass rate at A-Level.
Clyst Vale Community College at Broadclyst achieved 98% pass rate this year.
UCAS has revealed:
Some 345,300 applicants have been accepted to their 'firm choice' institution, higher than previous totals on results day, and there have been increases in acceptances across the UK and across all age groups.
A higher proportion of the 18-year-old population have been accepted across the UK than on results day in previous years. A further 98,740 applicants are awaiting results or decisions, and 145,730 are free to seek a place in Clearing - both lower totals than for recent years.
Mary Curnock Cook, UCAS Chief Executive, said: "The gateway to higher education swings open for many people today based on these results – congratulations to all of them.
“Demand for higher education has recovered after a dip last year and universities are keen to accept qualified applicants.
“For some that means going through Clearing where there are plenty of high quality vacancies. The UCAS website has all the information you need.”
Applicants can log in to Track on the UCAS website to see if they have been accepted or are eligible for Clearing. Students should also check their email for confirmation letters.
Formal applications to Clearing courses can be made through UCAS from 5pm. Students who want to consider a Clearing place should discuss courses that interest them directly with the universities as soon as possible.
Courses with vacancies are listed on the UCAS and Telegraph websites.
