HUNDREDS of ambitious Priestley College students celebrated after collecting their A-Level results on Thursday.

Their hopes and destinations were as varied as the courses they studied with students heading to some of the UK’s most competitive universities to study medicine, pharmacy, bioveterinary science, criminology and many more inspiring courses.

While other creative individuals received impressive offers, with one art and design student securing a place at the Jimmy Choo Academy in London to study fashion.

Scarlett Taylor achieved a distinction in her chosen subject which earnt her a place at the renowned academy. She said: “I couldn’t believe it when I found out that Jimmy Choo actually does some of the teaching on the course,” said Scarlett, a former pupil at The Grange.

Warrington Guardian: Hundreds of Priestley students made there way onto campus to find out their A-Level results on ThursdayHundreds of Priestley students made there way onto campus to find out their A-Level results on Thursday (Image: Priestley College)

“I was pretty shocked when I found out I had the offer because I didn’t think my style of fashion fitted, but there is a lot of artistic freedom at the academy.”

Expressing hopes of wanting to 'make a difference in the world', many other students spoke of their dream careers as neurologists, detectives, vets, teachers, nurses and much more.

One of those ambitious students was Cameron Matthews who is heading to the University of Oxford to study philosophy and theology after earning two A*s and an A.

“I set my sights on Oxford a year ago, but I don’t think it will sink in that I made it until I am actually there,” said the former Cardinal Newman pupil.

“It’s good to know that all the extra work I put in has paid off.”

This year has also seen every Priestley student who had an interview with Oxford and Cambridge, successfully receive an offer to study at the prestigious universities.

Warrington Guardian: Scarlett Taylor (pictured left) will be attending the Jimmy Choo Academy in London to study fashion and accessories Scarlett Taylor (pictured left) will be attending the Jimmy Choo Academy in London to study fashion and accessories (Image: Priestley College)

Neve Millard, who studied fine art, Spanish, classical civilisation and dance, is staying on to complete art foundation at Priestley before studying Egyptology at Oxford.

Two others heading to the historic institution are Jess Ball and Zachary White who will be studying Spanish & Russian and geography respectively.

“I love learning about different cultures and linguistics,” said former Great Sankey High pupil Jess, who is aiming for a career in diplomacy or journalism.

“Literature is a big part of the course, so I am looking forward to that.”

Success was achieved across the board with a 100 per cent pass rate in 23 A-Levels, 30 BTECs and all T-Levels.

Warrington Guardian: Caitlin McKenna achieved an A, B, C in her subjects and has an apprenticeship lined up at AstraZeneca working on a breast cancer projectCaitlin McKenna achieved an A, B, C in her subjects and has an apprenticeship lined up at AstraZeneca working on a breast cancer project (Image: Newsquest)

Among the T-Level cohort was former Birchwood High pupil Olivia Byrom who achieved a distinction and has offers from five universities to study Paramedic Science.

Summarising the positive year for the college, vice principal George Contos said: “We are proud of every member of this cohort who had to cope with disruption during their high school education, but still achieved an incredible set of results with the support of their families and everyone here at Priestley.

“Speaking to many of them today it is clear they are leaving college not only having fulfilled their academic potential, but also as well-rounded individuals who are ready to make a difference in the world.”