A COLLEGE is celebrating a bumper year for excellent results, with IT at the forefront of the setting's strong performance.

A number of students studying at Craven College will now go onto university after achieving the grades they needed.

One area of excellence is IT where there has been a high level of Distinction grades and the best ever results.

Chris Wright, an IT tutor at the college, worked in the industry for more than a decade before turning to teaching.

He spent time in several areas, including site engineer, data technician, IT product recycling engineer and Tech Support.

The tutor said: "These are fantastic results which have enabled the students to go onto some really exciting new career pathways."

Alicia Hey, from Goose Eye, Keighley, achieved the highest overall grade in the year group.

She will now move onto Exeter University and will work at BT Headquarters.

Ewan Callaghan from Oakworth, is another IT success story.

He achieved Extended Diploma (DDD) after coming to Craven College and enrolling on Level 2 with no Maths and English.

After accomplishing this very high grade in IT, he has gained an Apprenticeship at Kone and will start in September.

Matthew Reynard, from Oxenhope, (Extended Diploma DMM) is delighted to have a place at the University of Greenwich to study Programming.

Matthew said: "I really enjoyed the practical nature of the course at college.

"It was different to school because you are fully focused on IT and all your time is focused on what you want to do rather than having to pick other subjects to make up your timetable.

"Plus, our tutor has experience in industry so we were able to learn real world experience and not just theory."

Performing Arts Extended Diploma students have also shown what a class act they are with 100 per cent high grades.

This includes Owen Gallear, from Cullingworth, who is progressing to the Arden School of Theatre to study and Performance.

Meanwhile, Abbi Merce, from Oxenhope, has secured a place at the Northern School of Art, to study Acting for Stage and Screen.

Anita Lall, Vice Principal, said on Thursday: "I am delighted for all our students receiving results today.

"Their determination and resilience through a difficult year has shone through and I wish them every success for their future."

Craven College offers a variety of courses, from GCSE English, to barbering.