Student success across Westminster on A-Level Results Day!

It was a big day for young people in Westminster Sixth Forms and Colleges as they received their much-anticipated exam results. Pupils picked up their A Level, T Level and Vocational Technical Qualifications. 

Westminster's A Level Results are significantly above national averages for each of the grade ranges. On average, 82% of students in Westminster received an A* to C in comparison to the national average of 76%. 

Westminster's A Level performance in 2024 exceeds or matches 2023 performance for each grade range. The latest exam results success comes as all eleven sixth forms and colleges in Westminster are currently rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.

Some notable achievements within Westminster:

• At Harris Academy, 52% of students achieved grades A*-A
• Marylebone Boys School saw a particularly strong performance in the STEM subjects, with 31% of students who studied Mathematics awarded with A*-A
• At Pimlico Academy, a notable achievement to Alex who achieved 4 A* and is headed to UCL to study Computer Science
• At St Augustine's CE High School, 55% of students studying a vocational subject achieved a Distinction* or Distinction and 100% of our vocational students achieved a Distinction*-Pass Grade.
• At Paddington Academy, Yousif Ahmad gained four A* in Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry and Physics and will read Physics at the University of Oxford 

Councillor Aicha Less, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Communities, Children and Public Protection said: 

I am sending massive congratulations to the borough’s hard-working students receiving their A Level, T Level and Vocational Technical Qualifications. We are very proud of what they have achieved and wish pupils the best of luck in their next chapter.

None of the success would be possible without the tireless support of teachers, parents and school staff each year.”

Among the students collecting their grades, at Paddington Academy we met Tasmiyah Rahman who said:

I achieved three D* in my BTEC applied science. I am going on to study Diagnostic Radiography at St George's University which I'm super excited about! I wish the best of luck for everyone opening their results. Even if you didn't get the results you hoped for, it's important to remember everyone has their own pace in life."

Commenting on student's success, Peter Jones, Principal at Paddington Academy said:

Nothing makes a difference to students' futures like a set of excellent exam results: it opens doors for them and lends lifelong benefits. But each of our students are also accomplished individuals beyond their academic learning and have all contributed significantly to our academy community.

As our Year 13 leavers mover forward with knowledge, character and confidence, I would like to thank them for what they have added to Paddington Academy and wish them the very best in their next steps. We look forward to seeing them continue to succeed and lead happy and fulfilled lives."

Support for students

Getting your results can be a stressful experience and it is okay if you are feeling disappointed or down. Remember there are so many different pathways available to you. We also have a space with lots of support for your mental health and wellbeing  We Got U.

For those still unsure of their next steps, there is a lot of information available about post-16 educational and training options at our Family Information Hub | Youth Hub (westminster.gov.uk).

You can find information, advice and guidance on your next steps on the UCAS website https://www.ucas.com/

The full list of Westminster Sixth Forms and Colleges is: 

Harris Academy St Johns Wood; King Solomon Academy; Marylebone Boys School; Paddington Academy ; Pimlico Academy; St Augustine’s CE High School ; St George’s Catholic School ; St Marylebone CE School; The Grey Coat Hospital, C of E School; Westminster Academy - IB; Westminster City School; Harris Academy Westminster Sixth Form.