This year's top achieving AS level students pictured with Mr Harper. 

GCE AS & A LEVEL RESULTS 2010

I am delighted to report that Portadown College has once again recorded a very strong set of ‘A’ Level results.  It is pleasing to note an overall pass rate of 100% at A* - E.

More detailed analysis reveals a terrific performance at the top end with a truly impressive 11.3% of all grades recorded with the new A* grade.  The cumulative percentages show 44.5% at A*/A and 73.7% A*-C.  These excellent results bear testament to the high calibre of students and staff at the College.

I have been impressed by the aptitude, diligence and motivation of our students and it is most gratifying to see these well deserved results.  I would also like to put on record my appreciation for the commitment, talent and industry of our teaching staff who have provided appropriate support, encouragement and guidance throughout.  I would also acknowledge the contribution made by parents and guardians in their support for the work carried out by the College.

Despite recent reports of difficulties in acquiring university places,  I am confident that the results achieved here will be a great advantage to our students.  Indeed, judging by the sea of happy smiling faces in the College this morning, this certainly seems to be the case.

The Chairman of the Board of Governors, Mr Peter Aiken, expressed delight in the results achieved, noting that these were secured despite difficulties with the fabric of  the school and the urgent need for a new build.

It is always difficult to draw a line in acknowledging high performances, but the following students achieved 3 or more A or A* grades:

A further 33 students achieved two A*/A grades in addition to other subject passes.

A number of individuals deserve particular attention for their outstanding performance:

Rachel Calvin                    4A*

Daniel Clarke                    4A*

Rachel Johnston               4A*

Christopher Goodland        2A*, 2A

Graeme McCullough          2A*, 2A

William Millsopp               2A*, 2A

Shona Troughton              2A*, 2A

Lesley Martin                   1A*, 3A

Adam Montgomery           1A*, 3A

Stephen Hyde                  3A*

Emma Kenny                   3A*

On behalf of the Governors and staff of Portadown College I wish the class of 2010 continued success in the future and I look forward to hearing of their achievements in the years to come.

R S Harper

Principal

 Some of the top A2 level students in the 2010 examinations with Mr Harper