Students at Luton Sixth Form College have recorded a 94 per cent A-level pass , with university staff on site to help turn results envelopes into practical next steps.

The college, which has more than 3,200 students aged 16 to 18, welcomed staff from the University of Hertfordshire on results day. The university’s team provided guidance and on-the-spot offers to students considering .

Some students were heading to university, while others were considering apprenticeships or employment. The between the college and university is designed to make that transition less dependent on students already knowing how every part of the system works.

Results days tend to be photographed as a moment of jumping, hugging and pieces of paper held towards cameras. The useful bit comes immediately afterwards: helping each student work out what those grades can open next.