Class of 2023 – A-Level Exam Results
At The British School of Amsterdam, our commitment to providing an environment where students can learn, grow, and succeed both academically and personally shines through in the remarkable accomplishments of our outstanding Sixth Form students in this year’s A-Level results! The dedication and hard work of our students, coupled with the unwavering support from our committed teachers, staff, and parents, have culminated in extraordinary outcomes that fill us with immense pride.
A-Level Highlights:
- A* or A Grades = 36% (UK national average 25%)
- A*, A, or B Results = 65% (UK national average 54%)
- A* – C Success = 87% (UK national average 76%)
- Pass Rate = 98% (UK national average 97%)
- Average UCAS Score: 140 (up from 123 in 2019, pre-COVID)
Congratulations to all our students for their incredible achievements! We can’t wait to witness the positive impact you will make on the world.
A-Level Results
Results as published on 18 August 2023
| A-Level Results | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| A* | 12% | 19% | 23% | 17% | 18% |
| A* or A | 36% | 48% | 51% | 47% | 42% |
| A | 24% | 29% | 27% | 30% | 24% |
| B | 29% | 23% | 25% | 15% | 27% |
| A*, A or B | 65% | 71% | 76% | 62% | 68% |
| A* to C | 87% | 83% | 87% | 84% | 86% |
| Pass | 98% | 98% | 99% | 98% | 97% |
| No. of examinations | 127 | 120 | 91 | 127 | 74 |
University destinations - up to Class of 2023
United Kingdom
- Birkbeck, University of London
- Canterbury Christ Church University
- *Durham University
- Edinburgh Napier University
- University of Edinburgh
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- *Imperial College London
- *King’s College London
- Leeds Arts University
- London South Bank University
- *London School of Economics
- Northumbria University
- Richmond, The American International University in London
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- St. George’s, University of London
- St. Martin’s College
- University College London (UCL)
- University of Aberdeen
- University of Bath
- University of Bolton
- *University of Birmingham
- University of Brighton
- University of Bristol
- University of Chichester
- *University of Edinburgh
- University of Essex
- *University of Glasgow
- University of Greenwich
- University of Kent
- *University Liverpool
- *University of Oxford
- University of Plymouth
- *University of Sheffield
- University of St Andrews
- University of Stirling
- University of Strathclyde
- University of Surrey
- University of Sussex
- *University of Warwick
*The Russell Group represent the 24 leading UK universities
The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Fashion School
- Amsterdam University College
- Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
- Delft University of Technology
- Erasmus University College Rotterdam
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Gerrit Rietveld Academie
- Hogeschool van Amsterdam
- Hotelschool The Hague
- Leiden University
- Radboud University
- Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
- SAE Institute
- Saxion University of Applied Sciences
- The Hague University
- Tilburg University
- TIO University of Applied Sciences
- TU Delft
- University of Amsterdam
- University of Groningen
- University of Rotterdam
- University of Tilburg
- University of Utrecht
- Volks University Amsterdam
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- Willem de Koning Academie
Other destinations
- Austria; Academy of Fine Arts Vienna
- Australia; University of Newcastle
- Canada; Carlton University, Concordia University, York University
- France; Airways Aviation Academy Montpellier, ARTFX Lille, Faculté de Médecine de Lille, Gobelins, Paris, Hotel institute Montreux, L’Institut des Médias Avancés, Lille, Sciences Po
- Germany; Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich
- Israel; Rimon School of Jazz and Contemporary Music (partnered with Berklee College, USA)
- Japan; University of Waseda, Tokyo
- Spain, IE University
- United States of America; MIT, Lesley University, Rice University, Southern Methodist University, Suffolk University
GCSE Results
9-7 (A* or A) Grades: 64% (UK national average 22%)
9-6 (A*, A or B) Grades: 82% (UK national average 36%)
9-4 (A*-C) Grades: An outstanding 98% of grades fell between 9 and 4 (formerly A* to C), showcasing the diligence and commitment our pupils have demonstrated throughout their studies. This achievement is notably above the UK national average of 64% for 9-4 grades.
Once again, we express our gratitude to our teaching staff, support staff, parents, and the entire British School of Amsterdam community for their unwavering support. Together, we continue to cultivate an inclusive environment where academic achievements and personal growth thrive.