We are immensely proud of the students of Didcot Sixth Form for their commitment, resilience, and ambition throughout their A Level studies.

Their hard work has been rewarded with excellent results this summer, the strongest we have seen since the return of in-person exams and the best in our history outside the exceptional grading of the pandemic years. These achievements reflect not only academic ability but also the determination and character of a remarkable cohort, and will enable them to move forward with confidence into their chosen next steps.

In summary, for the 190 students who completed their A level studies this year:

• 13% of all entries gained A* grades
• 35% of all entries gained A*-A grades
• 65% of all entries gained A*-B grades
• 99% of all entries gained A*-E grades

We are particularly pleased that:

• 35 students (around a fifth of our cohort) have achieved straight As and A*s
• 35% of all A Levels were awarded A or A* grades
• 94% of our 147 university applicants have secured a place at their preferred institution
• 3 students are taking up highly sought-after degree apprenticeships
• 3 Didcot Sixth Form students are going on to study at Oxford or Cambridge
• 5 Didcot Sixth Form students achieved a place at medical school

James Cross, Director of Didcot Sixth Form, said:

“We are enormously proud of our Year 13 students. From the outset, they have been an exceptional year group, marked by their determination, resilience, and strong work ethic. Just as striking has been the care and encouragement they have shown each other, alongside the leadership they have demonstrated within our school community. They leave behind a legacy of leadership and kindness that will be felt for years to come, and we have every confidence that each of them will thrive in the diverse paths they are now embarking upon.”

Rachael Warwick, CEO of Ridgeway Education Trust, which includes Didcot Sixth Form, said:

“I am delighted for our students who have achieved much-deserved success in this summer’s examinations. These are best-ever results for our high performing sixth form, before and since the pandemic, and are the result of much resilience, hard work and dedication. All of our young people should be extremely proud of what they have achieved. As ever, my thanks go to the teachers and support staff who have gone above and beyond to teach, support and guide this cohort of impressive young people. They have bright futures ahead of them. Congratulations!”

Owen Curnock - (A A A) University of Bristol (Biomedical Science) “I feel relieved and happy that all of my friends seem to have got to where they want to go. I would like to thank my teachers and my friends for enabling me to achieve the grades I have and to get into Bristol. Thank you!”

Owen Clark (A* A* A* A*) – University of Oxford Malhar Varpe (A* A* A* A*) – University Warwick Owen and Malhar are both off to study Computer Science in September. Owen said “Thank you so much to the sixth form for helping me. I am really glad I came here. I’m looking forward to a step away and meeting new people in September.” Malhar added “I feel incredible. It’s surreal. I’m pleased the hard work has paid off, for me and my friends too. I’m looking forward to seeing new places and meeting new people in September.”

Aleesha Adnan (A* A* A) – University of Warwick Zoe Rhodes (A* A B) – University of Sheffield Aleesha and Zoe, friends since primary school, are celebrating an outstanding set of A Level results today, securing their places at their first-choice universities. Aleesha said “I am happy that all of the hard work has paid off. I did work really hard! I’m off Warwick to study Film and Literature.” Zoe said: “I am really proud of my friends and everything they have achieved. I can’t wait to go to university and start a whole new chapter of my life.”

Iona Azzopardi - (A* A* A* A) University of Cambridge (Music) “I am really grateful for all the support I have received over the last two years. I am so excited to see what life at Cambridge brings – hopefully lots of music!”