Congratulations to Wandsworth students receiving their A-level, T-level, BTEC and other Level 3 results today

The overall performance of students in Wandsworth at A*, A*-A, A*-C and A*-E saw a slight increase compared to last year. There were also good improvements in results for BTECs and other vocational qualifications in Wandsworth.

Care experienced students have achieved an APS of 31.1, compared to all students nationally (2023) of 34.3. 74% of our students achieved grades A-C compared to 76% nationally for all students.

Cllr Kate Stock, Cabinet Member for Children, says; “We are very proud of the many achievements of our care experienced young people who have been awarded their A Level and BTEC Level 3 results today.  Their journeys are inspiring, and we wish them the very best in their next steps, which includes apprenticeships and acceptances at universities such as Loughborough, Brunel and Royal Holloway, with young people studying courses in foundation architecture and accountancy.”

Marcus Lau, Ark Putney Academy’s highest performing student of 2022, earned A*A*A in Maths, Further Maths and Chemistry, he is off to study Mathematics at UCL. Marcus said: ‘I’m delighted to have achieved these grades. Waiting for results day was so stressful but it was worth it. I would really like to thank my teachers and my friends for the support they have given over the years.’

Another student who is off to study medicine at UCL said `I want to thank the staff who have given me so much. I can now follow my dream to become a Doctor.`

A learner overcome with emotion shared that his result meant he can now go to study Creative Robotics at his University of choice.

The council would like to thank teachers, support staff, parents and carers who have championed and encouraged young people to achieve their goals.

Bruce Gerry, Deputy Head and Head of Sixth Form at Burntwood School, said; "We are so proud of our students, who have demonstrated such resilience and determination, especially in light of the many obstacles they have faced over the past few years. Many of our students have secured places at leading universities to study subjects ranging from Medicine, Architecture, Law, Education amongst many others. Our highest performing students have demonstrated the importance of hard work, dedication and focus; we wish them all the best of luck as they embark on the next stage of education."

Wanda Golinska, Headteacher at Southfields Academy, said; “Our results have again increased this year, across A Levels and BTEC Nationals. All our students who applied have been offered their preferred choice of university. A number of students are off to study medicine at UCL and mathematics at Kings London. The Trustees and staff of Southfields Academy are delighted with these outcomes.”

For students who did not achieve their predicted grades, the UCAS Clearing website is now open.