Cheshire College Celebrates Another Year of Exceptional Results

Cheshire College – South & West students are celebrating outstanding A Level, BTEC and T Level results today, with students securing places at leading universities, progressing onto apprenticeships and taking the next step towards successful careers.

The College is celebrating another strong year for its A Level students, with 2026 marking the third consecutive year of increased high grades across its A Level subject. An impressive 15 A Level subjects also achieved a 100% pass rate, demonstrating strong performance across a broad range of disciplines.

Among the highest-performing A Level subjects were Law, Mathematics, English Language and Psychology, with students achieving high grades and securing exciting next steps into higher education, apprenticeships, employment and further study. The College is also celebrating continued excellent performance across its Creative A Levels, with students achieving high grades across a range of arts-based subjects.

BTEC students are also celebrating today, with an impressive 99% successfully achieving their qualification. Particularly strong performances in Engineering and Protective Services demonstrate the breadth and quality of education and training available at Cheshire College.

T Level students also celebrated strong results, with an overall pass rate of 94.2% and five courses achieving a 100% pass rate. T Levels combine classroom learning with a substantial 45-day industry placement, enabling students to apply their technical knowledge in the workplace.

Across the College's campuses, students are sharing their achievements with friends, family and staff as they look ahead to the next stage of their education or career.

Principal and CEO Jasbir Dhesi OBE said:

"Today is about celebrating our students and everything they have achieved. We have seen them grow in confidence, develop new skills and overcome challenges to reach this important milestone.

"Whether they are progressing to university, higher apprenticeships, employment or further study, they leave us ready to make a positive contribution to their communities and chosen industries. We look forward to seeing what they achieve next."

Applications remain open for September 2026.

For more information and to apply, visit: 

www.ccsw.ac.uk

Former students can also stay connected through the College's Alumni Community, providing access to networking opportunities, careers support and College news.

• As of 1 August 2026, Cheshire College – South & West and Macclesfield College formally became one organisation following the successful completion of their legal merger.
• The results above are for Cheshire College and a separate release is being shared for Macclesfield results.
• The merged organisation is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region offering exciting opportunities to nearly 15,000 students and 1,500 apprentices.  
• The College offers a comprehensive range of programmes, from Entry Level to Level 7, including A Levels, T Levels, adult courses, apprenticeships, Higher Education courses and bespoke training for employers, providing clear pathways into higher education, apprenticeships and skilled employment.
• With £200 million invested in cutting-edge facilities across its Campuses, the College provides world-class learning environments that mirror industry settings. Specialist resources include Crewe Campus’ hospital ward, Anatomage Tables and Esports suite; Ellesmere Port’s Sustainable House and Motor Vehicle Workshop; and Chester Campus’ media booths, TV studios, gaming suites, Digital Hub and 3D printers
• As the lead provider in the Cheshire and Warrington Institute of Technology, the College is driving forward higher technical skills development, supported by a £14.2m IoT facility at Crewe Campus.
• The College has strong partnerships with local businesses including Bentley, Lloyds Bank, NHS, Stellantis, Scottish Power, Belong and National Gas, working collaboratively to meet skills priorities and boost economic growth across the region.