Archive: these GCSE results were announced in August 2022. Buxton & Leek College’s provision changed in 2025.

In August 2022, Buxton & Leek College reported that its GCSE pass rates were 10% above the national average in maths and 14% above in English. The college’s results report does not explain how the differences were calculated.

The college reported that almost 100 students passed their GCSEs that year, with students collecting results at both the Buxton and Leek campuses.

Two staff members at a results collection table.
Buxton & Leek College – Buxton campus

At the time, the college offered free GCSE English and maths resits to eligible adults.

Abbi Colclough, 17, from Dove Holes, Nr. Buxton, was thrilled at achieving Grade 5 in GCSE English. Abbi said, “I want to go into children’s nursing and plan on going to Sheffield Hallam University. I’m about to start my second year at Buxton & Leek College in Health & Social Care with Psychology. I’m so pleased with my result.” 

Abbi Colclough holds her results at the Buxton campus.

Lucy Fletcher, 17, from Leek, was incredibly pleased achieving Grade 4 in GCSE English “I passed on my second attempt, I didn’t think I was going to. This will really help me in my future career” 

Charlotte Narejko, 41, from Buxton achieved Grade 4 in GCSE English and said, “I’m planning to go to the University of Derby to study Psychology and I then want to do a masters and possibly even a PhD. I want to work in clinical psychology, I’m very happy with my result today!” 

Charlotte Narejko holds her results at the Buxton campus.

Nicola Cartwright, 49, from Cheddleton, was over the moon with being awarded a Grade 5 in GCSE Maths. Nicola said”, I’ve passed 30 years late but this means I can now start my teacher training.” 

Josh Horrobin, 18, from Ashbourne, was proud to be awarded a Grade 4 in GCSE English. Josh said, “I plan to go on to study Travel and Tourism. I tried to focus throughout the year to pass English so I can pursue my career”. 

Josh Horrobin holds his results alongside tutor Joe Lawler.

Sophie Beech, 17, from Cheadle, passed GCSE English with a Grade 6. She said, “I’m so pleased as I don’t have to retake it again. I’m now going on to Level 3 Art & Design”. 

Also celebrating was Thepparussameel Yingphetra, 37, from Leek who was awarded a Grade 5 in Maths. “I was worried I wouldn’t pass but I did!”. 

“Our students have achieved some excellent GCSE results yet again, and their achievements are a testament to the commitment which they have demonstrated throughout the year. These are the first GCSE summer exams since 2019 and our students have embraced this challenge.” said Len Tildsley, Buxton & Leek College Principal. 

Staff at a GCSE results collection desk.
Buxton & Leek College – Leek campus

The college described the challenges faced by students retaking GCSE English and maths after pandemic-related disruption to their education.

Lyndsey Mollison, Curriculum Leader for GCSE Maths and English said, “We are so proud to be celebrating our student’s excellent results this year, which includes high grades of 7 and 8’s being achieved in both maths and English.  Against the backdrop of disrupted learning, students have demonstrated commitment, resilience and a ‘can do’ approach.”

Nikki Pointon, GCSE English Tutor at Leek said “With students facing true exam conditions, some for the very first time, I couldn’t be more delighted with our results and proud of our students. Some of our GCSE students have achieved outstanding Grade 8 results in maths and English which is fantastic”. 

Joe Lawler, GCSE English Tutor at Buxton campus, said, “To achieve 14% above the national average for GCSE English is remarkable. Since September the students have remained focused, committed and determined to pass English following two unfortunate years of interrupted education. Their drive is backed up by the outstanding results today. I am incredibly proud of the students’ accomplishments.” 

A student collects results at a table.

“A special mention goes out to the high-performing GCSE English adult students who were on our eight-week fast-track course – a course the college introduced this year and will continue to offer. Our college continues to excel in delivering GCSE resit provision, both in English and Maths”, said Joe. 

From August 2025, the former Buxton provision continued as University of Derby – Buxton, while the Leek campus transferred to Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group. See the university’s announcement.

For current course information, see University of Derby – Buxton or NSCG’s Leek campus.