A Level and BTEC Results

Joy at Exam Results as Grades Rise Year on Year

In line with the national picture of a rise in top grades, results at Kingsmead continue to soar, maintaining our position among the top schools in the country. 

Students Getting What They Want

The results are in, and once again Kingsmead students have excelled themselves. This year, greater numbers of our students than ever before have achieved the grades they need to get into some of the top universities in the UK and we could not be prouder of them!

A Record Number of Students Gain University Places

All students at Kingsmead who applied for university have successfully gained a place. This includes a range of in-demand courses at universities such as Durham, York, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Liverpool and Manchester. In addition, several students have gained places on highly competitive and sought-after Degree Apprenticeships with companies such as PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Grades have improved on last year: 1 in 10 A-Level grades are higher than in 2023, one quarter of all grades are either A* or A and two thirds of all grades are B or higher. Across our vocational qualifications, 60% of all results are Distinction grades - the equivalent of a grade A at A-Level.

Exceptional Teaching from Highly-Trained, Committed Subject Specialists

Our headlines figures show that students have maintained an average grade of B at A-Level and Distinction in vocational subjects. Overall, more than 60% of students have achieved A* to B grades, with some truly impressive results in Chemistry, English, Art, Geography and Technology to name only a few. These are truly outstanding results!

Notable mentions include:

• Matthew, who achieved A*, A, A, A in Chemistry, Biology, Maths A and Extended Project
• Evelyn, who achieved A*, A, A in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics
• Emily, who achieved D*, D*, A in BTEC Performing Arts and Film Studies
• Ruby, who achieved D*, D*, A in BTEC Performing Arts and Psychology
• Danny, who achieved A*, D*, A in English Literature, BTEC Performing Arts and Film Studies

Deputy Headteacher Simon Cope said, “We are thrilled to see our students’ hard work and dedication rewarded with such strong results. This has enabled each and every one of them to take their next steps onto their desired destinations and realise their ambitions. We are incredibly grateful for the support of our parents and the commitment of our highly trained, dedicated staff team”.

Mike Donoghue, CEO of John Taylor Multi-Academy Trust said, “Kingsmead’s Sixth Form continues to grow in popularity and reputation. These results are validation of the hard work and talent of the school’s amazing young people, the staff who have taught and guided them, and the parents and communities that have supported them. I have every confidence that they will go on to great things in the next steps they take.”

Dan Statham, Chair of Governors said, “I am so proud of the students and their fantastic results. A continual improvement is amazing, which shows that Kingsmead staff and students are incredibly hardworking, driven and ambitious”

Congratulations go out to everyone who has worked so hard for these outstanding results. We wish everybody the very best for their future, whether that be higher level apprenticeships, employment, or higher education.

If you are thinking of joining us and want to know more about Kingsmead Sixth Form, then please click here or contact office@kingsmeadschool.net. Our Sixth Form Opening Evening will take place on Wednesday the 16th of October and all are welcome!