exam results 2020 peter symonds college results a level analysis results Three-year average Peter Symonds students Figures correct at time of consistently achieve outstanding going to press. examination results. The College’s three-year average pass rate at A level is 99%. 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% We are extremely proud of all of Art: Photography 218 19% 28% 40% 11% 2% 0% 0% 87% 98% 100% our students, the progress that Art: Textiles 107 31% 31% 36% 3% 0% 0% 0% 97% 100% 100% they make when they are with Art: Three Dimensional Design 40 8% 45% 30% 15% 3% 0% 0% 83% 98% 100% us, and the things they go on to Biology 1,403 12% 26% 25% 19% 13% 3% 1% 63% 83% 99% do when they leave. 64% 1504 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% Over a three-year 1504 students period, an average progressed to university Classical Civilisation 130 5% 22% 26% 25% 13% 7% 2% 52% 78% 98% of 64% of A level in 2020. Computer Science 224 8% 13% 26% 24% 17% 8% 5% 46% 71% 95% grades achieved Dance 37 19% 24% 30% 24% 3% 0% 0% 73% 97% 100% were either A*, A or B grades. 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% top 5 Environmental Science 198 4% 11% 28% 25% 19% 9% 4% 42% 68% 96% Research by the Sutton Trust EPQ 829 30% 39% 16% 9% 4% 1% 0% 85% 95% 100% shows that Peter Symonds Film Studies 144 13% 23% 31% 26% 5% 1% 1% 67% 94% 99% is one of the five main contributors of students French 219 14% 42% 26% 9% 6% 2% 0% 82% 91% 100% to Oxford and Cambridge Further Mathematics 198 28% 30% 20% 11% 7% 2% 3% 78% 88% 97% universities nationally. Others Geography 627 10% 25% 33% 20% 9% 2% 1% 68% 88% 99% in the top five include Eton, 674 47 St Paul’s and Westminster German 64 13% 33% 30% 19% 5% 2% 0% 75% 94% 100% Government statistics Since 2000, independent schools. Graphic Communication 203 10% 16% 34% 26% 9% 5% 0% 61% 86% 100% show that more Symonds an average of History: Early 178 7% 19% 41% 21% 9% 2% 1% 67% 88% 99% students go to Russell Group 47 students a History: Modern 715 6% 21% 39% 22% 9% 3% 1% 66% 88% 99% universities than from any year have been other institution in the country. offered places at Italian 28 32% 14% 29% 14% 7% 4% 0% 75% 89% 100% In 2020, 674 students Oxbridge. Latin 19 16% 42% 26% 0% 5% 11% 0% 84% 84% 100% took up places at these top Law 336 5% 14% 20% 27% 20% 9% 6% 39% 66% 94% universities. sciences Mathematics 1,207 22% 26% 21% 14% 11% 5% 1% 69% 83% 99% Our students also have a highly impressive record Media Studies 169 7% 24% 37% 26% 6% 0% 0% 68% 94% 100% of securing places to study Music 75 3% 24% 35% 28% 9% 0% 1% 61% 89% 99% ambition progress medicine, veterinary science Music (HSMC) 27 22% 48% 19% 11% 0% 0% 0% 89% 100% 100% Far more ex-Symonds students Government performance and dentistry. In 2020, 62 leave university with first or tables show that students at students were offered places Philosophy 134 7% 29% 20% 25% 13% 5% 0% 56% 81% 100% upper second class degrees Peter Symonds make more to study medicine, dentistry or Physical Education 231 8% 24% 19% 30% 11% 7% 2% 51% 81% 98% than is typical for students from progress from their starting veterinary science. Symonds Physics 766 15% 26% 25% 14% 11% 6% 3% 65% 80% 97% either the state or independent points than would be expected. remains the top college for sectors. This is a remarkable Our students have attained a students aspiring to careers in Politics 98 12% 19% 34% 26% 5% 4% 0% 65% 91% 100% achievement and bears statistically significant positive science and medicine. Product Design 113 11% 12% 31% 25% 13% 7% 2% 53% 78% 98% testament to the thorough score every year since the Psychology 1,044 7% 16% 26% 26% 14% 9% 3% 49% 74% 97% grounding students receive government first published with us. The College remains value added data. Religious Studies 119 8% 24% 34% 24% 6% 3% 0% 66% 91% 100% a perfect place for ambition. 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 Looking to the future “I have thoroughly enjoyed “I benefitted from amazing “It’s a great environment and “I was given loads of the teaching and structure of facilities and brilliant there’s loads of choice. PSC is opportunities for performing Peter Symonds. The additional teaching which encouraged a good transition for university.” in Music and the tuition I support for medicine at a hardworking mindset.” received in the oboe was the lunchtime made me feel well- best quality. I was really well prepared and confident. I found supported in everything.” other level 3 results PSC to be a supportive and BTEC National Subsidiary Diploma Level 3 welcoming environment that has developed my independent No of entries D* D M P FL Pass study mindset.” 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 Spencer Gabrielle Christian Amelie Health and Social Care 38 11% 39% 32% 3% 95% King Josephs Jackson Budd Previous school: Previous school: Previous school: Previous school: Toynbee School The Henry Beaufort Eggars School Amery Hill School School level 2 results Subjects: Subjects: Subjects: Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate Level 2 Biology, Chemistry, Subjects: Film Studies, Graphic French, Geography, No of entries D* D M P FL Pass Maths, EPQ English Language, Design, Politics Music Business 92 40% 14% 30% 15% 0% 100% Health & Social Care Information Technology 51 69% 10% 8% 14% 0% 100% What’s next? What’s next? What’s next? What’s next? Media Studies 87 89% 6% 5% 1% 0% 100% Medicine at Brighton Graphic Design at Leeds Oboe at the Royal and Sussex Medical Primary School Arts University College of Music GCSE School before joining the Education at Winchester Army as a doctor. University 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% 4 exam results looking to the future 5 where are beyond they now? sixth form “The careers department gave “Study support ensured I had “Oxbridge and HE+ sessions “Peter Symonds really lives up “I already had the drive and “Symonds has very friendly staff “I’ve made some great me loads of help with my UCAS extra time and a laptop which were very useful in preparing to its outstanding reputation. passion to do well in my who will do everything possible to friends and Symonds is a application and my teachers helped me to do my best in my me for the whole application The teachers are so good at subjects, but the College help you achieve your best grade. lovely place to be.” pushed me to do my best and exams. The support I received process as well as giving me what they do and the lessons are provided me with the tools The College gave me confidence apply for universities I didn’t gave me the opportunity to strive the confidence I needed to go always amazing. Everyone is an and support I needed to feel and more opportunities and think I’d get into.” and achieve” through it.” individual at Symonds and it is confident in doing so.