Today is a day of mixed emotions for A-level and BTEC students across the country as they finally receive their exam results after a period of anxious waiting. For some, this day marks the beginning of a new chapter as they prepare to start university in September, while others may be embarking on apprenticeships, starting new jobs, or planning for a gap year. Regardless of their next steps, there is certainly cause for celebration as students reflect on their achievements and look towards the future.
One school that saw an increase in the number of top A-level grades awarded to students is King Edward VI College in Stourbridge. Students Alfie Tromans and Oliver Whitefoot were among those celebrating their results at the college. This trend was reflected across the West Midlands, with 24.8 per cent of students in the region achieving A* to A grades, an improvement from the previous year.
At Ormiston SWB Academy in Bilston, there was a buzz of nerves and excitement as sixth-form pupils opened their results. Students studying fine art and health and social care were particularly successful, with many achieving top grades. Tegan Wood, who achieved a double-distinction* and distinction in health and social care, is now off to study mental health nursing at the University of Birmingham.
Similarly, students at Colton Hills Community School in Wolverhampton celebrated a 100 per cent pass rate in several A-level subjects, including art, English literature, history, physics, and sociology. BTEC subjects such as business, e-sports, health and social care, and IT also saw a 100 per cent pass rate.
The Royal School in Wolverhampton reported that the majority of its students secured places at their first-choice universities after achieving the grades they had hoped for in their A-level and BTEC studies. Meanwhile, students at Amethyst Sixth in Codsall achieved strong results in subjects like business studies, sport, health and social care, childcare, and ICT.
Wednesfield Academy also saw improvements in this year’s A-level results, with students achieving grades that were, on average, more than a grade higher than the previous year. Among the successful students was Archie Wilkinson, who secured a place at the University of Oxford to study Experimental Psychology.
The success stories continued at schools like St Edmund’s Catholic Academy, Tettenhall College, Ormiston New Academy, and Wolverhampton Girls‘ High School, where students achieved outstanding results in their A-level and BTEC studies. Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form in West Bromwich also celebrated a 99 per cent pass rate in all A-level subjects, with many subjects achieving a 100 per cent pass rate.
Shireland Biomedical UTC in West Bromwich saw 96 per cent of students achieve three or more passes at grades A to E, with a 100 per cent pass rate in subjects like biology, English literature, maths, sociology, psychology, Italian, and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). Similarly, Shireland Collegiate Academy in Smethwick reported a 97 per cent pass rate at grades A to C, with 20 per cent achieving A or A grades.
In Kidderminster, students at Baxter College celebrated a pass rate of over 95 per cent, with the majority of students gaining spots at their first-choice universities. King Charles I School and Holy Trinity School also saw success, with many students achieving top grades and securing places at their preferred universities.
Overall, it was a day of celebration and achievement for A-level and BTEC students across the region. As they look towards the future, these students can be proud of their hard work, dedication, and resilience in the face of challenges. Their success is a testament to their commitment to their studies and their bright futures ahead.