Students at a sixth form college say there's more to life than university with many of them opting to head straight into the workforce after receiving their A Level results.

Several pupils at East Norfolk Sixth Form College in Gorleston are heading straight into work or apprenticeships, with their encouraging grades.

Jess Harrow, who received two Bs and a C said she was "thrilled" with her results but is especially excited to be heading to London for an apprenticeship with Amazon.

Meanwhile, Ruby Peck will be starting a nursing apprenticeship with her A, and distinction star distinction in BTEC.

Ruby Peck and Jessie Harrow will be heading off to complete apprenticeships.Ruby Peck and Jessie Harrow will be heading off to complete apprenticeships. (Image: Newsquest)
Others are also keen to head down a practical path.

Friends, Lewis Ashdown and Harley Robertson, who both passed their T Level courses said they were ready for the working world. 

"The thing with T Level is that it sets you up for work because it's focussed on skills," said Harley.

"I think it's less daunting than going to university."

Harley will be heading to Aviva to complete a degree apprenticeship in software engineering, while Lewis is going to work in enrolment at East Coast College.

"I'm excited that I get to go into a sector that I'm really passionate about and it's great I also get to start straight away.

From left to right: Lewis Ashdown, William Howard and Harley RobertsonFrom left to right: Lewis Ashdown, William Howard and Harley Robertson (Image: Newsquest)
"I'm glad I've passed but I already had the job set so this is just an additional qualification." 

Another one of their friends, William Howard, is equally as pleased with his merit, but is the only one of the trio heading to university, where he will study film.

Dr Catherine Richards said the college is "desperate" to keep as many options available, for students with apprenticeships becoming more appealing. 

She said it was especially important now the government was reviewing funding for BTECS, which could see the three-route model cut to only A and T Levels.

Dr Catherine Robertson said she is desperate to keep as many options open for the students.Dr Catherine Robertson said she is desperate to keep as many options open for the students. (Image: Newsquest)

"They can do whatever they want out there but you limit that when you cut their options," she added.

"We offer an all-rounded experience here so we're all desperate to keep as many options for the students as possible."

"I think to have their choices restricted could be really detrimental."