King’s Ely A-Level Results 2025

This year, almost one fifth of all A-Level results achieved by King’s Ely Sixth Form students are the top A* grade. Around half of all grades attained are A*-A, and almost three quarters of results are grades A*-B. The overall pass rate is 99.5%An impressive 92% of the Year 13 cohort achieved an immediate place at their first-choice university or institution, not just in the UK, but across the globe. As a marker of their all-round, enriched education, pupils are going on to study subjects as diverse as Medicine to Fashion Design Innovation, and Maritime Engineering to Artificial Intelligence.Sixteen students achieved all A* and A grades; eight of whom each achieved at least three A* grades.Every King’s Ely student holding Oxbridge offers achieved the top grades to take up their places this year. Other popular university destinations include Durham, Edinburgh, Exeter, London (UCL), Newcastle, York, and Sheffield.Year 13 leavers are studying a fascinating and vast array of degrees and courses – as ever, subjects in STEM, Humanities, Languages, and the Arts are strong. Two pupils are going on to study Medicine this year.Polly Casey, who joined King’s Ely Senior in Year 9, secured her place at New College, University of Oxford to study Music after achieving four A* grades. Polly said: “I did work hard for my exams, but I never thought I would do as well as I have! King’s is an amazing place to study and there are so many things that I will miss, especially the Music Department. I feel King’s gives you the right balance of nurture and freedom to carve your own path, and for you to really be you.”Leo Good achieved all A grades, securing him a place at University College London to study History. Leo, who has been at King’s Ely since joining Nursery in 2009, said: “I feel like all the revision and late nights have paid off, but I also have my amazing teachers to thank too. They have all been incredibly supportive and always there if I needed them for anything. I could not think of a better place to study than at King’s. I have been here for sixteen years, and I have loved every minute of it!”Charlotte Senior is heading to the University of Edinburgh to study Mathematics after achieving all A* and A grades. Charlotte, who joined King’s Ely Senior in Year 10, said: “I am so excited for Edinburgh! I love King’s and I will miss my friends, my teachers, and the entire school community so much, but I also feel well prepared for the next chapter.”Xander Tong, who joined King’s Ely Acremont Pre-Prep in Year 2, achieved all A* and A grades, and is going to be studying Physics with Astrophysics at Lancaster University. Xander said: “King’s has been amazing. I think what really stands out for me is that my teachers have all been genuinely interested in me as an individual, and not just about my studies and results, but in my personal growth too.”Jonathan Shaw, Head of King’s Ely Senior, said: "Congratulations and well done to our Year 13s on some exceptional exam results. An impressive number of pupils have achieved three or more A* grades, but most importantly, many have exceeded their own personal expectations. As a year group, they have contributed in so many ways to school life and thoroughly deserve their success. They leave King’s, not only with some impressive academic qualifications but as well-rounded individuals who we are confident have the character and sense of responsibility to make a difference in whatever path they choose next. Thank you to the whole King’s Ely community who have supported and guided our pupils through to Year 13, wherever they started their journey.”As well as offering almost thirty different A-Level courses, King’s Ely also enables pupils to study vocational Level 3 Diploma qualifications in Business Studies, and Food and Nutrition. This year, three quarters of students achieved at least a Distinction, a third of which were a Starred Distinction.This year, thirty-two students also completed Extended Project Qualifications (EPQs) in addition to their A-Level subjects, which are equivalent to 50% of an A-Level. More than three quarters of students achieved an A*-B grade.John Attwater, Principal of King’s Ely, said: “We are really delighted with our students’ exam results today. While it is gratifying to know that, as a school, we have exceeded all the national benchmarks for A-Levels by some way, it is even better that virtually all our students are now embarking on their first-choice future pathway, and all have exciting futures ahead. It has been wonderful to celebrate with them today and to see such a breadth of ambition fulfilled through their own hard work and the support of their teachers and other staff. I am so pleased that they will be keeping in touch with us and taking the King’s Ely ethos far and wide.”Interested in finding out more about King’s Ely Sixth Form? A dedicated Sixth Form Open Event is taking place at the Old Palace on Saturday 11th October. To book your place, please call Admissions on (01353) 660707 or visit: www.kingsely.org  

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