Didcot Sixth Form students are celebrating an exceptional set of A Level results this summer. Whilst A Level grades nationally have fallen from previous years, the results for our Year 13 cohort have not, and remain in line with our previously record-breaking results.

Students in this cohort have worked hard and shown remarkable resilience in challenging circumstances throughout their time at Didcot Sixth Form. We are delighted that the grades students were awarded today recognise this hard work and allow our students to go on to the destinations they desire.  

In summary, for the 166 students who completed their A level studies this year:

• 13% of all entries gained A* grades
• 34% of all entries gained A*-A grades
• 66% of all entries gained A*-B grades
• 86% of all entries gained A*-C grades
• 99% of all entries gained A*-E grades

We are particularly pleased that:

• 46 students (a third of our cohort) have achieved an average grade of an A or an A*
• 80% of our students have secured a place at their top choice of university, with 91% achieving a place at one of their top two choices
• 5 Didcot Sixth Form students are going on to study at Oxford or Cambridge
• 63% of our Year 12 early entry Mathematics students achieved an A* this year

James Cross, Director of Didcot Sixth Form, said:

“We couldn’t be prouder of our Year 13 cohort. They have been a wonderful group to work with and have been determined, resilient, and hard-working since day one. What’s been most impressive is how well they have looked after each other and shown leadership in their school communities – they truly leave things better than they found them. I am convinced all of our leavers are destined for success in the many and varied pathways they have chosen.”

Rachael Warwick, Executive Headteacher of Ridgeway Education Trust, which includes Didcot Sixth Form, said:

“I am delighted for our students who have achieved much-deserved success in this summer’s examinations. We are extremely proud of them all and grateful for the generous and lasting contribution they have made to our school community. My sincere thanks and gratitude also to the staff who have supported our young people with such commitment and dedication over the last two years. Congratulations to all our students who leave with our very best wishes for the future!”