We are celebrating our students’ successes in this year’s A Level results which see every exam passed, 95% receiving a place at their choice of university and a third receiving three A grades or higher.

Among the highlights:

• 50% of all grades are at grade A* or A.
• 80% of all grades are at grade A*, A or B.
• Five subjects achieved every result at grades A* or A – Computing; French; Music Technology, Design & Technology and Spanish.
• 11 subjects achieved every result at grade A*, A or B – Art; Classics; Computing; Design Engineering; English Literature; French; Music Technology; PE; Design & Technology (Graphics), Design & Technology (Resistant Materials) and Spanish.
• Two students will be studying at Cambridge – Duncan will read Law at Trinity College and Aria will read Mechanical Engineering at Downing College.
• Head Girl Amelie will study Politics at the London School of Economics.
• Obi will study Applied Economics & Management in the USA at Cornell University.
• Eden will study History of Art at the prestigious Courtauld Institute in London.
• Felix will study Veterinary Medicine at Nottingham University.
• Two students, Rowan and Hadley, have been supported to achieve A Level success while pursuing driving careers on the track.

Ben Bowles, Birkdale Head, said:

“I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to our A Level students on receiving an outstanding set of results today.

“Each grade represents a significant personal achievement, made possible through the dedication and encouragement of parents, friends, teachers, and the wider school community.

“We look forward to seeing what the future holds for each of them – they will always remain valued members of the Birkdale family.”