The Best Private School in the UK for A Levels
Cardiff Sixth Form College has retained its title as the top independent school in the UK for A level results, earning the moniker of “Britain’s brainiest schoolâ€. Here are some highlights:
– 90.74% of Cardiff Sixth Form College’s results achieved A*- A grades, surpassing the next best school by over three percentage points.
– A total of 58.70% of the school’s results were at the highest possible A* grade.
– The school, located in the heart of Cardiff, attracts students globally and offers scholarships to high-achieving students for A level studies.
– Leo Rawson from Blackwood, who secured a scholarship after excelling in his GCSEs, will now be studying physics at Oxford University after achieving four A*s in his A levels.
– The school’s remarkable success is evident in the fact that half of its students achieved three or more A* grades, with a third achieving four or more A* grades in the 2024 examinations.
Principal Tom Arrand expressed his delight at the school’s 13-year reign as the UK’s top school for A level results, attributing the success to the dedication of both staff and students. In this year’s results:
– A student named Cathy Lou attained an exceptional six A* grades in biology, chemistry, physics, maths, further maths, and Chinese.
– 87.5% of all students secured three or more A grades, with 107 out of 135 students achieving all A*-A grades.
– Noteworthy achievements include 12 Oxbridge offers being accepted, with students venturing into diverse fields of study such as medicine, law, natural sciences, and engineering.
– Over half of the students gained admission to Russell Group universities, while 40% secured spots at prestigious G5 universities.
– 80% of Cardiff Sixth Form College students earned places at the QS Top 100 universities worldwide, with 26% pursuing medicine.
Top 10 UK Independent Schools for A Level Results (A*-A) 2024:
1. Cardiff Sixth Form College (90.74%)
2. Westminster School, London (87%)
3. St Michael’s School, Llanelli (86.8%)
4. Brighton College (86.4%)
5. King’s College School, Wimbledon (86.1%)
6. Queen Ethelburga’s College, York (84.4%)
7. Guildford High School (82.7%)
8. Wycombe Abbey, High Wycombe (82.4%)
9. The National Mathematics and Science College, Coventry (82.2%)
10. The Perse School, Cambridge (81.4%)
Cardiff Sixth Form College’s continued academic excellence sets a high bar for education institutions across the UK, solidifying its reputation as a leading hub for nurturing bright minds and achieving outstanding academic success.