2025 KES LEavers celebrate outstanding a level results and diverse onward pathways
At King Edward’s, this year’s A Level results have once again demonstrated the academic strength of our Sixth Form, with 89% of all entries graded A-B*, including 61% at A/A* and 25% at A*. With a 100% pass rate, these results reflect not only academic excellence but also the School’s commitment to preparing students for a wide range of futures.
Yet what truly defines this cohort is not just their grades but the diverse and exciting pathways they are now pursuing.
This summer, our leavers are heading off to:
- Over 40 universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, St Andrews, Manchester, Imperial College London, Loughborough, Bristol, Exeter and Durham
- Degree Apprenticeships, such as Auditing and Finance with Deloitte
- Conservatoires, including The Royal Northern College of Music
- Medicine and Veterinary Science, including the Universities of Manchester and Bristol
- Law, studied at the Universities of Bristol, Nottingham and Warwick
- Specialist creative institutions, such as MetFilm School, The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
- Art Foundation courses
Their destinations reflect a rich mix of ambition and individuality. Pupils will be studying, among others:
- STEM subjects like Medicine, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering and Physics with Astrophysics
- Humanities and Social Sciences including History, Politics, International Relations, and Anthropology
- Creative and Performing Arts such as Film & Television, Fine Art, Music and Professional Dance
- Languages and Global Studies including Spanish & French, German & Russian Studies and Norwegian & Portuguese
- Business and Economics from Finance and Business Management to PPE and Economics
This year:
- 85% of pupils secured their first-choice destination
- Over 25% are going to Top 10 universities (Complete University Guide)
- 84% of placements are at Top 30 universities
- Almost 80% are heading to Russell Group institutions
Headmaster Martin Boden commented:
“These wonderful results are a just reward for a very talented group of pupils who have consistently shone in so many different areas outside the classroom, as well as in the academic domain. I am delighted for everyone – pupils, parents and staff – who have given so much over the years and who have seen those efforts rewarded with these fantastic outcomes. I wish all of our Year 13 Leavers the best of luck on the next stage of their education as they progress along different pathways.”
At KES our UCAS team provide a range of services to ensure that students make timely, well thought-through and appropriate applications. The team includes specialist support and dedicated programmes for applicants likely to face admissions tests and interviews, such as those applying to Oxbridge or to study Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science and Law. We also have a specialist advisor to guide pupils through the complexities of non-British applications to overseas destinations, with a growing number of pupils interested in studying in America. The teams organise guest speakers, roadshows and help to secure relevant work work experience which is so vital for a competetitive applicant.
Working alongside the School’s UCAS programme is our Careers team who offer bespoke careers advice to Sixth Formers as the latter consider degree options and pathways including Apprenticeships or Degree Apprenticeships. Throughout Sixth Form, pupils have access to a range of subject specific careers events and speakers, plus a biennial Careers Fair. In Year 12, the majority of pupils undertake work experience to help inform future choices.
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