A brilliant set of A Level results for Class of 2020.

It’s been a very different experience for our A Level students this year and we have been constantly impressed by their determination, ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances and their general resilience.

We remember the feelings of devastation when examinations were cancelled this year, and the period of time when we just did not know how, or even if, grades would be awarded.  Teachers worked incredibly hard to go through a rigorous and fair process to determine the centre assessed grades which have now been standardised by the examination boards. Whilst some of our results are still going through an appeal process, we are incredibly proud of the results our pupils have achieved.

The Upper Sixth of The British School this year achieved an overall 98% pass rate with 47% achieving A* or A, and 62% achieving A* to B. 84% of all A Level passes were at A* to C. The average UCAS points score was an impressive 142 (approximately equivalent to AAB at A level).  We carried on our “A*/A tradition” of outstanding Extend Project Qualification (EPQ) results with one pupil being awarded an A*. Our Head Girl, Jackie has achieved a staggering five A*s and Head Boy, Tudor A*A*AA.  They have been fine ambassadors of not only the School, but also for their year group throughout these unusual times.

Ms Mitchell, Head of the Senior School, commented, “It has been an incredibly difficult year for our Year 13 pupils on so many different levels.  These grades are a result of hard work, good individual AS results last year, and the knowledge our teachers have of the pupils they teach to be able to give centre assessed grades that reflect the real effort and abilities of the pupils.  Our pupils will be starting at a range of top universities in September and October this year. Some places are yet to be confirmed but we are confident that those pupils will get the results they deserve over the coming days.”