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2026 GCSE and A Level Exam Results at King’s Worcester
Over the summer, our school was alive with excitement as pupils received their GCSE and A level results. Both year groups marked a fantastic year of success; testament to their dedication and determination, as well as the exceptional teaching and pastoral care offered by our staff.
A Level Results and Destinations
Outstanding Academic Results
Our 2026 Upper Sixth leavers achieved an outstanding set of A level results, with 40% of all grades awarded at A or A* and 70% at A to B*. Twenty-six students achieved A* or A grades in every subject they took, while three students achieved three or more A* grades.
Success extended beyond A levels, with our students also achieving excellent results in the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and Core Maths. An impressive 90% of EPQ grades were awarded at A or A*, providing students with valuable opportunities to develop independent research, critical thinking and academic skills that can support competitive university applications.
University Destinations
These strong Sixth Form results have enabled students to progress to a wide range of leading universities and degree programmes. This year, three King’s Worcester students are progressing to the University of Oxford, while five have secured places to study Medicine.
Other students are progressing to universities including Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Durham, Exeter, Liverpool, Nottingham and Warwick, reflecting the breadth of academic interests and ambitions across the Sixth Form.
Degree Apprenticeships and Sporting Success
Eight students have won highly competitive degree apprenticeships, highlighting the range of pathways available beyond traditional university study.
King’s Worcester also supports students pursuing sporting and professional opportunities. Five students have signed professional sporting contracts, while two have taken up swimming scholarships alongside their university places.
Preparing Students for the Future
The results reflect the breadth of opportunity available in the Sixth Form at King’s Worcester. Alongside strong academic teaching and ambitious A level programmes, students benefit from opportunities such as the EPQ, Core Maths, careers guidance, university preparation, degree apprenticeship support and specialist pathways in sport.
Together, these experiences help students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to take their next steps successfully.
Excellent GCSE Results
King’s Worcester pupils achieved an excellent set of GCSE results in the summer of 2026, reflecting their academic ambition, hard work and the dedicated support provided throughout their GCSE years.
62% of all GCSE grades were awarded at Grades 9–7, while 96% were Grades 9–4. An impressive 42% of all grades were Grades 9 or 8, including 22% awarded at Grade 9.
In both English and Mathematics, 93% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above, providing a strong foundation for further study and future pathways.
Individual achievements were also exceptional. Sixteen pupils, representing 15% of the cohort, achieved Grades 9–7 in every subject they took. These results highlight the breadth of academic achievement across the year group, while demonstrating the value of an environment in which pupils are encouraged to challenge themselves and fulfil their potential.
Preparing for Sixth Form and Beyond
GCSE examinations at King’s Worcester are part of a wider academic journey. Pupils benefit from an academically rigorous curriculum alongside electives, life skills and enrichment opportunities, helping them develop as independent, confident and well-rounded learners.
For those continuing into the Sixth Form, GCSEs provide a strong foundation for ambitious A Level study and the wide range of academic and co-curricular opportunities available at King’s Worcester.
Our Higher Education and Careers programme also helps students prepare for life beyond school. Through personalised guidance, pupils are supported as they explore university applications, degree apprenticeships, careers and other pathways that match their individual interests and aspirations.
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