BRISTOL Grammar School students achieved a fantastic set of A-level results, reflecting their effort and commitment as well as the continued dedication of staff.
Over half (54%) of exams taken were awarded an A* or A grade, with 26% of entries achieving the top A*.
Students took exams in 27 subjects. In addition, 37 pupils completed the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in a variety of subjects, 29 gained the Level 3 Sports Leadership Certificate and 11 completed the Apprentice of Fine Arts (AFA) in Creative Writing, a national course, designed by BGS’s Dr David Briggs.
Matthew Pattie, deputy head of academic, said: “At BGS, success is about so much more than top grades. It’s about how far each pupil has come on their own journey and the progress they have made. That’s why we’re especially proud of our strong value-added scores this year, which shows the positive impact of being at BGS. .”
Leavers are heading off to a range of destinations, from apprenticeship careers, language, engineering, sports, business, art and medicine courses. Eight students are going to Oxbridge.
Among the success stories are the Upper Sixth Dance cohort. Oliver has accepted into Rambert Dance School, while Zena is going on to study Education and Learning at SGS, a hands-on course that includes three days a week on placement.
Ciaran has also chosen a practical apprenticeship in Cyber Security with the Ministry of Defence for the next stage of his education. Ciaran succeeded in getting a place on the competitive course, being selected from over 1000 applicants.
Amelie, who has recently represented Team GB in Artistic Swimming, joined BGS for sixth form and gained three As. She is looking ahead to her next challenge – pursuing her childhood dream of joining the RAF.
Pippi joined sixth form after receiving a Bursary Award and is going to Durham University to study maths. She achieved four A*s and was captain of the girls’ football team.
Bristol Grammar School’s 2025 IB Diploma cohort is celebrating an excellent set of results which saw all applicants secure places at universities of their choice to
The IB Diploma comprises three Higher Level subjects and three at Standard Level, contributing up to an additional 3 points, for a maximum possible score of 45.
This year at BGS, 56% of all grades were 6s and 7s – equivalent to A*/A at A Level. One student achieved 43/45, while four students from the cohort of 18 scored over 40.