THOUSANDS of Warwickshire students will be facing some important decisions in the coming weeks after A-level results were announced today (Thursday).
Full results from individual schools and colleges are still being collated and detailed data about the county’s overall performance will be published by the Department for Education (DfE) in the autumn. However, initial feedback from schools and colleges indicates that Warwickshire has enjoyed another successful year.
While university beckons for lots of students, other routes are available for those wishing to pursue travel, start work or apprenticeships, or those who might have been hoping for different results and are now considering their options.
Warwickshire County Council’s education spokesperson Coun Wayne Briggs said: “Congratulations to all Warwickshire students receiving their further education results today. Your hard work, dedication, and resilience throughout your studies is admirable, and you should be incredibly proud of your achievements. Initial feedback suggests another successful year for our county, and it’s fantastic to see so many young people progressing to their next steps.
“Whether you’re heading to university, embarking on an apprenticeship, entering the world of work, or exploring other exciting opportunities, remember that there are many valid and fulfilling pathways available.
“For those young people whose results weren’t what they hoped for, please know that comprehensive advice and support are readily available through your schools and colleges, as well as through services like Shaw Trust and the National Careers Service.
“In Warwickshire we are committed to helping young people pursue happy, healthy and skilled futures to be the best they can be and I wish them every success for whatever comes next.”
Students can get further advice, guidance and support about their next steps through their schools and colleges. In addition, young people can contact Shaw Trust (previously known as Prospects), WCC’s commissioned careers support service for free independent careers advice and support by calling 0247 032 1950 or visiting shawtrust.org.uk/targeted-information-advice-and-guidance-midlands/
Results for south Warwickshire as they come in:
King Edward VI School, Stratford
Students and staff at King Edward VI School in Stratford are celebrating another year of excellent A Level results.
Eight six per cent of papers were graded A*/B and no fewer than 82 students obtained three A grades or better, including seventeen who obtained the grades to take their places at Oxbridge colleges.
The stand-out performances were achieved by six students who obtained four A* grades – Swanand Kashyap, Dhruv Mahapurush, Advait Paigude, Matheus Schnaider Fridman Ferreira Pinto, Jonathan Smith and Adrian Wong.
Headmaster Bennet Carr said ““I am delighted that our students and staff have once again been able to reap the rewards of their combined dedication and commitment. This was a fantastic year group who have achieved academic results of which to be proud while also immersing themselves fully into the life of the school.
“It is also an appropriate time to recognise the contribution of their parents who have provided such wonderful support during their time at K.E.S. We send our warmest congratulations to each and every one of our Leavers and wish them well for the
future.”
Arnold Lodge School in Leamington
Arnold Lodge School is delighted to report yet another year of success in this year’s A Level and BTEC examination results.
Results include an outstanding 31.5 per cent at A*-A, significantly higher than the national average. Of particular note is the exceptional Value Added score across the board, with pupils scoring on average 1.6 grades higher than their targets, reflecting outstanding academic progress and attainment.
Many pupils are now moving on to courses including Aeronautical Engineering, Biomedical Science, Palaeontology, and Filmmaking at destinations such as Cardiff University, University of Bristol and University of Warwick. Other pupils have secured places on prestigious apprenticeship schemes, and some have plans for gap years.
Headteacher David Preston said: “I am tremendously proud of our Year 13 pupils – their success is a wonderful reflection of their dedication to their studies and we are so pleased with this outstanding set of A Level and BTEC achievements.
“It has been a privilege to watch these pupils grow and succeed throughout their time at ALS. They have kept our school values of honesty, kindness and hard work as their anchor throughout, and now as they head off for their next adventure. We look forward to hearing of their ongoing successes in the years to come.”
North Leamington School
North Leamington School students achieved an overall pass rate of 99 per cent, while 65 per cent of all A Level grades achieved were A*-B.
NLS will have representation at both Oxford and Cambridge universities in 2025 and the whole community extends its congratulations to Luke and Oliver.
A number of students are taking up prestigious apprenticeships with local and national employers while the vast majority of students have successfully secured their preferred university choices.
NLS students are set to embark on a diverse range of degree courses in subjects as varied as Psychology, Midwifery, Textile Design, History, Biomedical Science, Maths, Law, Philosophy and Zoology.
Headteacher Mike Lowdell said: “Whatever the destination, we know that the concerted efforts of all will mean that these students will be well-equipped to be a success in their next step. As always we are so proud of our students efforts, we wish them all the luck in their future endeavours.”
Myton School, Warwick
At Myton School 14 students achieved at least four A and/or A* grades, including Darcey Pitt who achieved four A*s in English Literature, Media Studies and Art (in which she received a commendation from the exam board as one of the nation’s top performers) and Gagan Brar who achieved four A* grades in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Further Maths.
Overall, 26 per cent of Year 13 students achieved A*/A grades and over 80 per cent A*-C grades. Around 80 per cent of students are now off to university, nearly all of whom got their first choice, with the remaining students undertaking gap years or apprenticeships.
Headteacher Andy Perry said, “On behalf of all the staff at Myton School, I’d like to congratulate all our Year 13 students on a fantastic year and these excellent results. We wish them well wherever their next steps take them.”
Princethorpe College
In total, 108 students sat A-level and BTEC examinations and completed the Extended Project Qualification , with two thirds of all grades awarded being A*- B, with more than a third being A*- A.
There were 16 students who achieved three or more A* or A grades.
Headmaster Grove du Toit said: “We are extremely proud of this group of young people. They have worked incredibly hard and deserve these results.
“It was wonderful to see their excitement this morning, and we congratulate them all on their well-deserved success.
“We are thrilled that our students have received such good grades but also, more importantly, that the overwhelming majority, 95 per cent, are moving on to their first choice of next step – including apprenticeships, university, gap years or full-time employment. Our Extended Curriculum has once again added so much value, developing our pupils into outstanding characters that want to make a difference.
Stratford School
At Stratford School students are celebrating the best set of A Level results since the pandemic,
Congratulations go to Josh Hall, Will Baldrey, Hannah Pryor, Luke Robinson, Jude Bennett, Alex Allen and Ben Farrimond among others, whose grades showed they made the most progress from GCSE.
The highest achieving students were Alana King, Jacob Biles, Jacob Fidler, Millie Nicholson, Maddie Cummins, Will Baldrey, Megan Terry, Josh O’Brien and others.
Headteacher Neil Wallace said: “We are delighted with our best set of A Level results since the pandemic, a fair reflection of the commitment shown by this terrific cohort of young people over the last two years. It is great to see the highest percentage of top grades A*-B, the highest overall pass rate and the highest average points score per student being achieved.
“Our staff have worked tirelessly to ensure so many of our students are able to progress onto further education and study. The overwhelming majority of young people have got the grades they need to progress to a range of exciting destinations. A Levels and Level 3 qualifications are particularly demanding, requiring extensive knowledge, skill and application. Students should be proud of what they have achieved.”
