This summer, 西施直播鈥 boys once again achieved an exceptional set of public examination results, reflecting both their talent and dedication, and the strength of the relationships that define our School.
A Level Highlights
- 34% of all grades at A*
- 70% of grades at A-A*
- 27 boys achieved three or more A*s
- Nine Oxbridge places
- Nine boys to study Medicine
GCSE Highlights
- 44% of grades at 9 (A**)
- 72% of grades at 9鈥8 (A*)
- 88% of grades at 9鈥7 (A*鈥揂)
- Eight boys achieved a full sweep of grade 9s
At聽A Level, a third of all grades (34%) were awarded at A*, with聽nearly half聽(48%) of the cohort achieving straight A* or A grades across all their subjects. In total, 70% of grades were at A*-A and 89% at A*-B, underlining the consistency of excellence across the year group. Many of our leavers will now progress to some of the most competitive courses at world-leading universities, including Engineering, Law,聽Medicine聽and the Sciences. Nine boys have secured places at Oxford or Cambridge, with a further nine going on to study Medicine.
Several departments celebrated particularly strong results: in Mathematics,聽44.5% of grades were at A*; in Further Mathematics, 54% reached the top grade. Physics pupils achieved 73% at A*, while Biology and Computer Science both recorded over 80% at A*-A. In Art, every boy achieved an A or A*, with three-quarters securing A*.
As they look ahead to life at some of the UK鈥檚 and the world鈥檚 leading universities, the boys reflected on their time at 西施直播鈥 and on what these results mean for them:
Ananth H.,聽who聽will read Computer Science at Imperial College London, said:聽鈥淚鈥檓聽very happy聽–聽I got all A*s聽and聽definitely聽feel聽relieved.聽I鈥檓聽looking forward to being independent, enjoying myself and meeting a lot of interesting people.鈥
Krish T., who聽achieved 4 A*s聽will study Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London, said:聽鈥淚t鈥檚聽been a journey. Of course聽I鈥檓聽happy, but what is聽really special聽is that聽I鈥檒l聽be leaving here with so much more than just the grades聽–聽it鈥檚聽the memories and friendships.聽I鈥檓聽looking forward to being in an environment with others who love exploring and being curious.鈥
Ben S.,聽who聽is heading to Newcastle University to study Medicine, said:聽鈥淚鈥檓聽really looking forward to the course聽–聽it has a very hands-on approach, with lots of clinics and dissections.聽I鈥檓聽also excited to get to know the city and explore it,聽as聽I鈥檒l聽be living there for the next six years. 西施直播 has been amazing聽鈥撀爄t鈥檚聽the people around me who have helped me get to where I am today.鈥
Giuseppe M., who achieved three A*s and will read History at the University of Oxford, said:聽鈥淚t鈥檚聽amazing! My advice to younger boys would聽be:聽give it your聽all, but聽also keep聽a good work鈥搇ife balance. That really kept me going.鈥
At聽GCSE, our Fifth Form boys also excelled. An impressive聽44% of all grades were the top grade 9 (A**), the highest proportion since the return of standard grading post-Covid. Overall, 72% of grades were at 9鈥8 (A*) and 88% at 9鈥7 (A*-A). Eight pupils achieved a clean sweep of grade 9s across their subjects, while 76 boys earned eight or more grades at 9鈥7.
Once again, success was shared across departments. In Mathematics, 64% of exams were awarded grade 9, with 99% of the year group achieving 9鈥7. In the Sciences, Biology pupils achieved 64% at grade 9, Chemistry 55% and Physics 56%. Humanities and Classics also excelled, with History returning 42% grade 9s, RS 47% grade 9s, Greek 54% grade 9s and Latin securing 100% of grades at 9鈥7.
As they look forward to continuing their journey into the Sixth Form, several boys reflected on their results and the support that helped them along the way:
Albert V., who achieved a clean sweep of 9s, said:聽鈥淚t鈥檚聽a great feeling to know that your work has paid off. You聽don鈥檛聽quite realise at the time but when you open the paper,聽it鈥檚聽all worth it.鈥
Nicholas N., who achieved all 9s and an 8, said:聽鈥淚f I could talk to my Year 9 self,聽I鈥檇聽tell them that if you work hard,聽it鈥檒l聽sort itself out.聽I鈥檓聽looking forward to Sixth Form and delving into my specialist subjects.鈥
Pranay P., who also received a clean sweep of 9s, said: 鈥淚鈥檓 really happy with my results. I knew I鈥檇 put in the work, and the teachers鈥 support along with my friends鈥 support has been amazing throughout the last couple of years.鈥
Reflecting on these achievements,聽Head Master聽Simon Everson said:
鈥淔rom GCSE through to A Level, these results not only reflect the hard work and determination of our boys, but also the dedication of their teachers and the unwavering support of their families. The true measure of success lies not only in the outstanding聽grades achieved, but the聽resilience, curiosity and integrity shown by聽these young men.聽Whether preparing to embark on university or beginning the challenge of Sixth Form, our boys carry forward not only聽academic success but the confidence and聽character聽to聽thrive in all that lies ahead.鈥
Our warmest congratulations go to all our boys 鈥 and our thanks to their teachers and families 鈥 for a summer of results that reflect the聽very best聽of 西施直播鈥.