The number of ‘outstanding’ A* and A grades achieved by Burnley College students has doubled since students last sat exams.

The Class of 2022 at Burnley College Sixth Form Centre are celebrating a record-breaking number of A* and A grade results in formal exams, empowering them to progress to top UK universities.

Proud principal Karen Buchanan praised students’ resilience and motivation.

She said: “What an achievement. I’m so proud of our students. It demonstrates that we are the college of high achievers.

“When you have the passion, the drive and the determination to succeed – Burnley College will support you every step of the way.”

This year’s results saw 85 per cent of A Level students achieve at least one high A* to C grade, 60 per cent of A Level students achieve at least one top A* to B grade and 30 per cent of A Level students achieve at least one exceptional A* or A grade.

It also saw the number of outstanding A* and A grades more than double since 2019 – the last year when students sat formal exams.

Ellena Mather, 18, from Waterfoot, Rossendale, a former pupil at Rossendale All Saints RC High School, achieved four A* grades in chemistry, further mathematics, mathematics and physics. Ellena will read physics at the University of St Andrews.

Jess Lau, 18, from Manchester, who was educated abroad, achieved three A* grades in biology, chemistry and mathematics and an A grade in further mathematics. Jess will read therapeutic radiography at St George’s, University of London.

Ross Schofield, 18, from Burnley, a former pupil at Blessed Trinity RC College, achieved three A* grades in computer science, mathematics and physics and an A grade in further mathematics. Ross will read mathematics and Physics at The University of Manchester.

Jad Jibai, 18, from Colne, a former pupil at Colne Park High School, achieved three A* grades in business studies, economics and sociology. Jad will read philosophy at The University of Sheffield.

Ria Burrows, 18, from Burnley, a former pupil at St Christopher’s CE High, Accrington, achieved two A* grades in art and design, art, design and craft and religious studies and an A grade in Environmental Science. Ria will read fine art at Newcastle University.

Amelia Deakin, 18, from Todmorden, a former pupil at The North Halifax Grammar School, achieved two A*grades in art and design, graphic communication and English language and an A grade in Psychology. Amelia will read psychology at the University of Birmingham.

Samuel Donovan, 18, from Burnley, a former pupil at Blessed Trinity RC College, achieved two A* grades in film studies and psychology and an A grade in economics. Samuel will read film studies at Lancaster University.

Bridget Morgan, 17, from Fence, a former pupil at Westholme, achieved two A* grades in psychology and physical Education and an A grade in English language. Bridget will read law at the University of York.

Fion Lam, 18, from Burnley, a former pupil at Unity College, achieved an A* grade in Law and two A grades in English literature and history. Fion will read law at University College London.

Daniel Mann, 18, from Rawtenstall, a former pupil at Haslingden High School, achieved two A* grades in computer science and further mathematics, an A grade in mathematics and a B grade in physics. Daniel will read computer games programming at Staffordshire University.

Katie McLoughlin, 18, from Burnley, a former pupil at Unity College, achieved two A* grades in biology and psychology and one B grade in history. Katie will read forensic science at Northumbria University.

Ella Ayre, 19, from Burnley, a former pupil at Unity College, achieved two A* grades in law and psychology and an A grade in politics. Ella will read politics and German at the University of Manchester.

Joshua Fireman, 18, from Heptonstall, a former pupil at Calder High School, achieved 1 A* grade in Geography and 2 A grades in English Literature and Physical Education. Joshua will read Geography at Newcastle University.

Daisy Oldfield, 18, from Haslingden, a former pupil at Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School, achieved an A* grade in psychology and two A grades in chemistry and English language and literature. Daisy will read chemistry with biological and medicinal chemistry at the University of Sheffield.

Ella Roberts, 18, from Burnley, a former pupil at Shuttleworth College, achieved an A* grade in business studies and two A grades in law and physical education. Ella will read sport and physical education at the University of Central Lancashire.

Lucy Smith, 18, from Burnley, a former pupil at Unity College, achieved an A* grade in biology and two A grades in chemistry and mathematics. Lucy will read speech and language sciences at Newcastle University.

Isabella Whittaker, 18, from Hebden Bridge, a former pupil at Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School, achieved an A* in English literature and two A grades in classical civilisation and English language. Isabella will read liberal arts at the University of Bristol.