A-Level Success at Bishops’

Students Secure University Places, Degree Apprenticeships and Oxford Offer

Students at Bishops’ Blue Coat Church of England High School are celebrating another year of excellent A-Level and Level 3 BTEC results, with students progressing to leading universities, degree apprenticeships and exciting career pathways across the country.
The Class of 2026 has achieved a strong set of outcomes, reflecting the hard work, resilience and determination shown throughout their Sixth Form journey. Across the cohort, 22% of grades were awarded at A*-A, with 73% achieving A*-C. In vocational qualifications, an impressive 78% of students achieved Distinction* or Distinction grades.

Among this year's highest achievers were:

• Leo Maxwell – A*, A*, A, A
• Katherine Holliday – A*, A*, A
• Joshua Jones – A*, A, A
• Jacob Chan – A*, A, A, B
• Alice Harland – A*, A, Distinction*
• John Bastyn – A, A, B, Distinction

Students will now progress to a wide range of destinations including Lancaster University, the University of Liverpool, University of York and the University of Chester, studying subjects as diverse as Film Studies, Product Design, Ecology and Conversation, Psychology, International Business, Law and Astrophysics.
The school is also celebrating a number of students who have secured prestigious Degree Apprenticeships with leading organisations including Samsung and Jaguar Land Rover.
A special congratulations goes to Joshua Jones, who has secured a place at the University of Oxford to study Biomedical Sciences.
Mr Andy Owen, Head of Sixth Form, said:
“I am incredibly proud of this year group and all they have achieved. As our largest ever Year 13 cohort, they have consistently demonstrated determination, maturity and an outstanding commitment to their studies and wider Sixth Form life. Today’s results reflect not only their academic achievements but also the character and resilience they have developed during their time with us.
“We are particularly pleased to celebrate the success of students who joined us from other schools for Sixth Form and quickly became valued members of our community. We wish every student the very best as they take their next steps.”
Headteacher Helen Cairns added:
“Today is about celebrating where our students’ journeys are taking them next. We are immensely proud of their achievements and look forward to seeing them thrive at universities, apprenticeships and in careers across the country. Every one of them should be proud of what they have accomplished.”

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