St Leonard's

Your Future Starts Here  

Every year, our students leave St Leonard’s Sixth Form ready for the next exciting stage of their lives. 
 
Whether that’s beginning a rewarding career, studying at Oxford or Cambridge, progressing to a Russell Group university, or starting a degree apprenticeship, we’re incredibly proud of everything they achieve. 
 
Our results reflect not only academic success but also the determination, resilience and ambition of our students, supported by dedicated teachers and families every step of the way. 

Outstanding Results 

Our students achieved exceptional outcomes across both A Levels and vocational qualifications. 
 
A Levels 
• 34.7% of all grades were A* or A 
• 83.2% of all grades were A* to C 
• 99.4% pass rate 
 
Vocational Qualifications 
• 87.5% achieved Distinction or above 
• 94.1% achieved Merit or above 
 
These results opened doors to some of the UK’s most competitive universities, apprenticeships and careers. 

Exceptional Destinations 

Success looks different for every student. 
 
Some dream of studying medicine. Others want to become engineers, teachers, artists, nurses or entrepreneurs. 
 
Whatever the destination, our aim is the same: helping every student find the pathway that’s right for them. 

In 2025: 
• 70% of students progressed to Russell Group universities 
• Five students accepted places at Oxford and Cambridge 
• Eight students secured places at Durham University 
• Students also progressed to Leeds Conservatoire and The Glasgow School of Art 
• Others began degree apprenticeships and careers in pharmacy, accounting and early years education. 

Meet Some of Our Class of 2025 

Marcell achieved 4 A*s and will study Computer Science at the University of Cambridge. 
 
Zac achieved 4 A*s and will study Engineering at the University of Cambridge. 
 
Anna achieved 3 A*s and will study History and French at the University of Oxford. 
 
Ruaridh achieved A*A*A*A and will study History at the University of Oxford. 
 
Lewis achieved 4 A*s and will study Computer Science at Durham University. 
 
Dominic achieved A*AA and will study Modern Languages at the University of Cambridge. 
 
Louis, Rafaella and Senomi are progressing to Medicine at Newcastle and Sunderland Medical Schools. 
 
Josie achieved Triple Distinction* and will study Midwifery at the University of Leeds. 
 
Nikitta achieved Triple Distinction* and has begun a career in Early Years. 
 
Twins  Rachel and Charlotte combined Health & Social Care with A Levels. Rachel is training as a Paramedic at Sunderland University, while Charlotte is studying Psychology and Childhood Development at York St John University. 

More than Examination Results 

We’re proud of our students’ grades, but we’re even prouder of the people they become. 
 
By the time they leave St Leonard’s Sixth Form, they have developed the knowledge, confidence and resilience to thrive at university, in apprenticeships and in the workplace. 
 
Their success is a testament to their hard work, the support of their families and the dedication of our staff. 

Performance Measures 

A Level Attainment Score: 38.87 
Applied General Vocational Attainment: 37.2 
Students progressing to education, employment or training: 98% 
A Level Retention: 92% 
Vocational Retention: 94%