All this thread really proves is that in the absence of an independent (CAA) set of agreed public statistics on FTO"results" there is little point in Wannabes seeking such statistics.
There are too many variables to make such statistics particularly useful anyway.
Joe Wannabe should be satisfied that both Bristol GS and OATS GS are excellent schools with many satisfied customers. Other FTO's have similarly good credentials and an hours research would highlight who they are.
I am satisfied that all posters on this thread have nothing but good intention.
Wannabes should be mindful that with little to choose between top schools by far the most imortant issue is their own degree of application to the syllabus.
Cheers,
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