A LEVEL RESULTS 2026
GCSE RESULTS 2026
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A LEVEL RESULTS 2026
| Subject | Entries | A* | A | B | C | D | E | U | A*% | A*/A | A*-B% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Art |
12 |
8 |
3 |
1 |
|
|
|
66.7% |
91.7% |
100.0% |
|
|
Biology |
41 |
10 |
11 |
9 |
7 |
4 |
|
24.4% |
51.2% |
73.2% |
|
|
Business Studies |
9 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
|
|
22.2% |
44.4% |
88.9% |
|
|
Chemistry |
42 |
8 |
16 |
14 |
3 |
1 |
|
19.0% |
57.1% |
90.5% |
|
|
Classical Civilisation |
4 |
1 |
3 |
25.0% |
100.0% |
100.0% |
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|
Computer Science |
10 |
2 |
5 |
1 |
2 |
20.0% |
70.0% |
80.0% |
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|
Drama |
7 |
|
4 |
3 |
0.0% |
57.1% |
100.0% |
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|
DT |
1 |
1 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
100.0% |
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|
Economics |
34 |
8 |
15 |
9 |
2 |
23.5% |
67.6% |
94.1% |
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|
English Language |
5 |
|
1 |
2 |
2 |
0.0% |
20.0% |
60.0% |
|||
|
English Literature |
22 |
6 |
5 |
10 |
1 |
27.3% |
50.0% |
95.5% |
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|
French |
4 |
2 |
|
1 |
1 |
50.0% |
50.0% |
75.0% |
|||
|
Further Maths |
14 |
2 |
4 |
7 |
|
1 |
|
14.3% |
42.9% |
92.9% |
|
|
Geography |
10 |
|
4 |
4 |
2 |
0.0% |
40.0% |
80.0% |
|||
|
German |
2 |
|
1 |
1 |
0.0% |
50.0% |
100.0% |
||||
|
History |
16 |
4 |
8 |
3 |
1 |
25.0% |
75.0% |
93.8% |
|||
|
Latin |
6 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
16.7% |
50.0% |
83.3% |
|||
|
Mathematics |
73 |
17 |
26 |
19 |
7 |
3 |
1 |
23.3% |
58.9% |
84.9% |
|
|
Music |
1 |
1 |
100.0% |
100.0% |
100.0% |
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|
PE |
10 |
3 |
|
3 |
2 |
2 |
|
30.0% |
30.0% |
60.0% |
|
|
Philosophy |
8 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
25.0% |
62.5% |
100.0% |
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|
Photography |
10 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
50.0% |
90.0% |
100.0% |
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|
Physics |
30 |
8 |
7 |
13 |
1 |
1 |
|
26.7% |
50.0% |
93.3% |
|
|
Politics |
8 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
37.5 |
87.5% |
100.0% |
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|
Psychology |
26 |
7 |
9 |
6 |
4 |
26.9% |
61.5% |
84.6% |
|||
|
Religious Studies |
1 |
|
1 |
0.0% |
100.0% |
100.0% |
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|
Spanish |
13 |
3 |
5 |
5 |
23.1% |
61.5% |
100.0% |
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| EPQ | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||||||
| Totals | 103 | 143 | 123 | 36 | 13 | 1 | |||||
| Cumulative % | 24.6% | 58.7% | 88.1% | 96.7% | 99.8% | 100.0% |
Correct at time of upload (13/08/26).
| Year | A* | A*/A | A* to B | A2 Pass Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26.6% | 61.8% | 89.7% | |
| 2024 | 30.0% | 61.5% | 81.7% | 99.5% |
| 2023 | 28.2% | 66.3% | 87.0% | 99.7% |
| 2022 | 39.0% | 73.5% | 90.0% | 100% |
| 2021 (TAGs) | 58.3% | 85.0% | 97.0% | 100% |
| 2020 (CAGs) | 40.7% | 73.4% | 92.5% | 100% |
| 2019 | 30.4% | 61.6% | 83.3% | 100% |
| 2018 | 28.4% | 60.4% | 79.2% | 99.7% |
| 2017 | 25.8% | 63.4% | 86.3% | 98.9% |
| 2016 | 27.6% | 63.9% | 88.3% | 99.7% |
| 2015 | 25.7% | 67.9% | 88.4% | 100% |
| 2014 | 25.9% | 61.5% | 85.9% | 100% |
| 2013 | 24.9% | 62.8% | 84.6% | 100% |
GCSE RESULTS 2026
| Subject | Entries | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | %9 | %9/8 | %9-7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Art |
38 |
8 |
7 |
10 |
8 |
5 |
|
|
|
21.1% |
39.5% |
65.8% |
|
Biology |
105 |
45 |
25 |
17 |
13 |
3 |
2 |
|
|
42.9% |
66.7% |
82.9% |
|
Business Studies |
45 |
7 |
9 |
13 |
11 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
|
15.6% |
35.6% |
64.4% |
|
Chemistry |
105 |
42 |
22 |
18 |
15 |
5 |
3 |
40.0% |
61.0% |
78.1% |
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|
Combined Science 1 |
21 |
1 |
6 |
8 |
4 |
2 |
4.8% |
33.3% |
71.4% |
|||
|
Combined Science 2 |
21 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
10 |
2 |
1 |
4.8% |
14.3% |
38.1% |
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|
Computer Science |
38 |
12 |
12 |
6 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
31.6% |
63.2% |
78.9% |
||
|
Drama |
28 |
7 |
10 |
3 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
25.0% |
60.7% |
71.4% |
||
|
DT |
18 |
6 |
7 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
|
33.3% |
72.2% |
83.3% |
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|
English Language |
126 |
66 |
22 |
17 |
13 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
|
52.4% |
69.8% |
83.3% |
|
English Literature |
126 |
64 |
31 |
20 |
10 |
1 |
50.8% |
75.4% |
91.3% |
|||
|
Further Maths |
35 |
16 |
12 |
4 |
3 |
45.7% |
80.0% |
91.4% |
||||
|
French |
38 |
15 |
10 |
8 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
39.5% |
65.8% |
86.8% |
||
|
Geography |
51 |
21 |
19 |
10 |
1 |
41.2% |
78.4% |
98.0% |
||||
|
German |
30 |
11 |
9 |
7 |
3 |
36.7% |
66.7% |
90.0% |
||||
|
Greek |
9 |
8 |
|
1 |
|
88.9% |
88.9% |
100.0% |
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|
History |
54 |
27 |
13 |
10 |
2 |
1 |
|
1 |
|
50.0% |
74.1% |
92.6% |
|
Latin |
15 |
11 |
3 |
1 |
73.3% |
93.3% |
100.0% |
|||||
|
Maths |
126 |
56 |
20 |
27 |
15 |
5 |
3 |
44.4% |
60.3% |
81.7% |
||
|
Music |
14 |
4 |
6 |
3 |
1 |
28.6% |
71.4% |
92.9% |
||||
|
PE |
22 |
4 |
6 |
6 |
4 |
2 |
|
18.2% |
45.5% |
72.7% |
||
|
Physics |
105 |
46 |
28 |
14 |
10 |
4 |
2 |
|
1 |
43.8% |
70.5% |
83.8% |
|
Polish |
1 |
1 |
100.0% |
100.0% |
100.0% |
|||||||
|
Religious Studies |
37 |
9 |
12 |
6 |
8 |
2 |
24.3% |
56.8% |
73.0% |
|||
|
Spanish |
57 |
26 |
18 |
10 |
3 |
45.6% |
77.2% |
94.7% |
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| Totals |
1265 |
514 |
309 |
226 |
144 |
50 |
18 |
3 |
1 |
|||
| Cumulative % |
|
40.6% |
65.1% |
82.9% |
94.3% |
98.3% |
99.7% |
99.9% |
100.0% |
Correct at time of upload (20/08/26)
| Year | Grades 9-8/A* | Grade 9-7/A* & A | Grades 9-4/A*-C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53.9% | 76.6% | 99.5% |
| 2024 | 66.8% | 84.3% | 99.8% |
| 2023 | 66.1% | 84.1% | 100% |
| 2022 | 74.7% | 90.2% | 99.9% |
| 2021 (TAGs) | 78.7% | 92.0% | 99.9% |
| 2020 (CAGs) | 58.5% | 80.8% | 99.8% |
| 2019 | 46.7% | 70.2% | 99.3% |
| 2018 | 55.3% | 78.8% | 99.0% |
| 2017 | 54.9% | 82.5% | 99.3% |
| 2016 | 44.9% | 72.3% | 98.0% |
| 2015 | 44.7% | 73.3% | 97.7% |
| 2014 | 51.2% | 81.6% | 99.4% |
| 2013 | 47.6% | 80.1% | 98.7% |
LEAVERS' DESTINATIONS 2025
HIGHER EDUCATION
| INSTITUTION | NO. ATTENDING | COURSE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bath | 2 |
International Development with Economics |
|
| Spanish & French | |||
| University of Birmingham | 10 | Biomedical Science | |
| Computer Science | |||
| Arts & Sciences (2 pupils) | |||
| History | |||
| International Relations | |||
| Politics | |||
| Sport, Exercise and Health Science | |||
| Politics and Philosophy | |||
| Biochemistry | |||
| Bournemouth University | 1 | Mechanical Engineering | |
| University of Bristol | 10 | Film & Television | |
| Law | |||
| Politics & International Relations | |||
| Computer Science | |||
| Civil Engineering | |||
| German | |||
| Palaeontology & Evolution | |||
| Biomedical Sciences | |||
| Social Policy with Criminology | |||
| Anthropology with Innovation | |||
| University of British Columbia | 1 | Sciences | |
| University of Cambridge | 3 | Design | |
| English | |||
| Spanish & French | |||
| Cardiff University | 3 | Psychology with Professional Placement | |
| Human and Social Sciences | |||
| Computer Science & Mathematics | |||
| Cardiff Metropolitan University | 1 | Business and Management | |
| Durham University | 5 | Geography | |
| English Literature | |||
| Computer Science | |||
| Natural Sciences | |||
| Finance | |||
| University of Edinburgh | 5 | German and Russian Studies | |
| Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) | |||
| Politics | |||
| Linguistics and English Language | |||
| Fine Art | |||
| University of Exeter | 8 | Politics, Philosophy & Economics (2 pupils) | |
| Psychology | |||
| Finance with Industrial Placement | |||
| Biomedical Sciences | |||
| Exercise and Sport Sciences | |||
| Business Economics | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | |||
| University of Glasgow | 2 | Psychology/Theology & RS | |
| Chemistry | |||
| University of Greenwich | 3 | Mechanical Engineering | |
| Business Management | |||
| Professional Dance & Musical Theatre | |||
| Imperial College London (University of London) | 1 | Medical Biosciences | |
| King's College London (University of London) | 1 | Politics, Philosophy & Law | |
| Lancaster University | 1 | Finance (Industry) | |
| University of Leeds | 11 | English, Theatre & Performance (2 pupils) | |
| Natural Sciences | |||
| Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise) | |||
| International Relations | |||
| Economics | |||
| Biochemistry | |||
| Film, Photography & Media | |||
| Philosophy, Psychology & Science Thought | |||
| Geography | |||
| Natural Sciences | |||
| University of Liverpool | 4 | Accounting & Finance | |
| Civil Engineering | |||
| Accounting & Finance | |||
| English Literature with Drama Studies | |||
| London School of Economics and Political Science (University of London) | 3 | International Soc. and Public Policy with Economics (2 pupils) | |
| Maths, Statistics and Business | |||
| University of Loughborough | 5 | Economics | |
| Economics and Management | |||
| Psychology | |||
| Management | |||
| Sport and Exercise Science | |||
| University of Manchester | 10 | Geography | |
| Biomedical Sciences | |||
| Politics & International Relations | |||
| Pharmacology with German | |||
| Mathematics & Statistics | |||
| Law with Criminology | |||
| Politics, Philosophy & Economics | |||
| Physics with Astrophysics | |||
| Chemical Engineering | |||
| Computer Science | |||
| Manchester Metropolitcan University | 3 | History of Art & Curating | |
| Physiotherapy | |||
| Banking & Finance | |||
| Northumbria University | 1 | Business & Marketing | |
| University of Nottingham | 5 | History | |
| Law | |||
| Geography | |||
| Economics | |||
| Financial Mathematics | |||
| Nottingham Trent University | 2 | Business | |
| Business Management & Sustainability | |||
| University of Oxford | 4 | Music | |
| French & Linguistics | |||
| Maths & Computer Science | |||
| Geography | |||
| Oxford Brookes University | 4 | Business Management & Geography | |
| Computer Science | |||
| French, Japanese & Spanish with translation | |||
| Interior Architecture | |||
| Royal Agricultural University | 1 | Rural Land Management | |
| Royal Holloway (University of London) | 1 | Computer Science [Cyber Security] | |
| University of St Andrews | 3 | Classics | |
| Art History & English | |||
| Mathematics | |||
| University of Sheffield | 2 | Computer Science | |
| General Engineering | |||
| University of Southampton | 3 | Chemistry with Medicinal Science | |
| Oceanography | |||
| Business Management | |||
| University College London (University of London) | 7 | Archaeology | |
| Geography | |||
| Sociology | |||
| Politics & International Relations | |||
| Norwegian & Portuguese | |||
| Classical Archaeology and Civ. | |||
| History, Politics & Economics | |||
| University of the West of England | 1 | Mechanical Engineering | |
| University of Warwick | 5 | Mathematics & Physics | |
| Law with study abroad | |||
| Mathematics | |||
| History | |||
| Economics | |||
| University of West London | 1 | Accounting & Finance | |
| University of the West of England | 1 | Mechanical Engineering | |
| University of York | 5 | Economics | |
| Environment, Economics, Ecology | |||
| Film and Television Production | |||
| English/Politics | |||
| Accounting, Bus. Finance & Management |
DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS
| INSTITUTION | NO. ATTENDING | COURSE |
|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca (Manchester Metropolitan University) | 1 | Supply Chain Leadership |
| Deloitte (University of Bristol) | 1 | Auditing and Finance |
CONSERVATOIRE
| INSTITUTION | NO. ATTENDING | COURSE |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Northern College of Music | 1 | Music |
MEDICINE AND VETERINARY SCIENCE
| INSTITUTION | NO. ATTENDING | COURSE |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton & Sussex Medical School | 1 | Medicine |
| University of Bristol | 1 | Medicine |
| University of Exeter | 1 | Medicine |
| University of Liverpool | 1 | Veterinary Science |
| University of Manchester | 2 | Medicine |
SPECIALIST CREATIVE INSTITUTIONS
| INSTITUTION | NO. ATTENDING | COURSE |
|---|---|---|
| MetFilm School | 1 | Practical Filmmaking |
| Royal Central School (University of London) | 1 | Acting |
ART FOUNDATION COURSES
| INSTITUTION | NO. ATTENDING | COURSE |
|---|---|---|
| Details to follow | ||
ARMED FORCES
| INSTITUTION | NO. ATTENDING | COURSE |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines | 1 |
Correct at time of upload (September 2025)
