Wickersley Sixth Form Celebrate Outstanding A-Level and Vocational Results

Students and staff at Wickersley Sixth Form are celebrating another year of strong academic achievement following the release of the 2026 A-level and vocational examination results. Marking four consecutive years of improving performance, this year’s cohort of 158 students, a significant increase from 117 in 2025, achieved exceptional results across STEM, humanities, languages, social sciences, and vocational subjects.

The average point score per A-level entry rose to 37.35, placing student performance above the national average. The overall average grade held firm at a strong B-, matching national benchmarks. Applied General pathways also showed strong upward momentum, with the average point score increasing from 32.24 to 33.26 and maintaining an average grade of Distinction- for the fourth consecutive year.

Exceptional Individual Achievements

Special recognition goes to top-performing students across the year group:

• Amogh Nagendra achieved four A* grades in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics.
• Renee King secured three A* grades and one A grade across Biology, Physics, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics.
• Sethuni Thesanga Deweligoda Gamage, Luke Lally, and Charlotte Smith each achieved three A* grades.
• Connor Bannon, Jacob Barnett, and Zara Rodgers each achieved two A* grades and one A grade.
• Aleya Fawcett, Muraad Ghani, Safah Hussain, Chitsanupong Jantrawong, Ukashah Munir, and Madison Wassell each earned one A* and two A grades.
• Sojood Khalid, Jine Sadik, George Burton, and Connor Padley achieved three or more A grades.

Alongside these, there are many students who have secured the results they need to progress to their chosen universities, apprenticeships and next steps. Including Oxford and Cambridge. 

Subject and Grade Highlights

Academic strength was evident across all disciplines:

• STEM Success: Further Mathematics achieved 75% A*-A and 100% A*-B grades; Chemistry recorded 66.7% A*-A and 100% A*-C; Biology achieved 44.1% A*-A and 73.5% A*-B.
• Humanities & Social Sciences: Sociology earned 44.4% A*-A and 77.8% A*-B, while Psychology recorded 45.5% A*-A and 84.9% A*-C.
• Vocational Excellence: In CTEC Sport Double, 87.5% of outcomes reached A*-A equivalency, with 100% securing A*-B equivalency.

Helen O’Brien CEO Wickersley Partnership Trust said:

“These results reflect another year of sustained performance underpinned by the commitment of our staff and the hard work of our students. The significant rise in top grades and performance well above national benchmarks provides our cohort with an outstanding foundation for university, apprenticeships, and future careers.”

Want to be part of our continued success?

We still have places available for students wishing to join Wickersley Sixth Form this September. For those considering their post-16 options for September 2027, our Open Evening will take place on 12 November 2026 – an opportunity to meet our staff and students, explore our courses and discover what life at Wickersley Sixth Form has to offer.

For more information about joining us, please email sixthform@wickersley.net.