'We’re exceptionally proud of the amazing results' says The Manchester College
Level 3 results day 2025 brings cause for celebration at The Manchester College after students secure top grades in their T Levels and other technical and creative qualifications, including BTECs.
The Manchester College today announced that 92.7% of T Level students achieved success in subjects such as Education and Early Years, Health, Finance, Engineering, and Digital.
This is the College’s third cohort of students to complete the advanced technical qualifications, and the College’s 2025 pass rate is 1.7 percentage points higher than the national pass rate for T Level courses in 2024.
A remarkable 99.2% of students achieved other Level 3 technical and creative qualifications, including BTECs, up from 97.5% in 2024. From this year’s cohort, 84% achieved a merit grade or above and 55.2% of students who studied these courses have walked away with a distinction or higher.
Rachel Curry, Principal of The Manchester College, said: “We’re exceptionally proud of the amazing results that our students have achieved this year, which are a testament to their talent, dedication and perseverance. They’ve worked incredibly hard, with the support of our remarkable teachers and support teams, to reach the aspirational goals they set for themselves and develop the technical and creative skills that will make sure they stand out from the crowd when they progress to university or start their careers.
Adding: “It’s pleasing to see the success of our T Level students. They tackled these advanced technical qualifications with a combination of enthusiasm and tenacity, and now they’ve got their rewards. I’d also like to thank our teaching and support staff, for their commitment to supporting our students, and their unwavering dedication in a year that has also seen our College graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted.”
Henry Mafe has just finished the T Level Science course and achieved a Distinction. Henry has also secured employment at the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute as a Scientific Assistant, Henry said: "The best part of the course was how the tutors helped me find a placement. I have gained great insight into the world of science and the different careers within it."
Rachel Curry said: “This year’s technical education results across the board wouldn’t be possible without our fantastic employer partners, who co-develop and co-deliver our courses to ensure that students leave with the relevant knowledge and skills required to make an immediate impact in their pursuits of their dream careers. Our College makes a strong contribution to the skills agenda, equipping the next generation with the technical skills that industries across the city region want and need, so we can’t wait to see what our students go on to achieve, whether that’s in further study or employment.”