St Francis Xavier Catholic Sixth Form College Celebrates Outstanding 2026 Level 3 Results

We congratulate all our students who received their 2026 public examination results and are delighted to report another year of outstanding achievement.

Students achieved excellent results across A Levels, BTECs, CTECs, UAL qualifications and T Levels, with outcomes improving on last year’s already impressive performance.

Overall, the College achieved a 97% Level 3 pass rate, with 55% of grades at high grade level. An impressive 22 A Level subjects recorded a 100% pass rate, while every student completing the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and all UAL courses also achieved a 100% pass rate.

Performance across our vocational and technical programmes was equally strong:

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas: 99% pass rate
• CTEC programmes: 95% pass rate
• T Levels: over 90% pass rate, with our highest-ever number of Distinction grades

Progression to Leading Universities

Many students will now progress to university, including a number of prestigious Russell Group institutions.

Nathan Bentley will be heading to the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) to study Geography after achieving A* in Geography, A in Biology and A in Physical Education.

Arun Platt has secured a place at the University of Bristol to study Aerospace Engineering after gaining A* grades in both Mathematics and Further Mathematics, alongside A grades in Chemistry and Physics.

Aysha Siddiqui achieved an outstanding set of results, including A* grades in Psychology and Sociology, a B in Statistics and an A* in her Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). She plans to progress to King’s College London to study Psychology.

Kymarley Plummer-James will join the University of Warwick after achieving A grades in Sociology and Religious Studies, alongside a B in Economics.

Millicent Ayling will study Graphic Design at Loughborough University after achieving an A in Graphic Communication and B grades in Religious Studies and Sociology.

Gabriella Pardey, who achieved an A* in Photography and B grades in Sociology and Religious Studies, will continue her studies in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at King’s College London.

Salma Nakabazzi will study Policy, Politics and Economics at the University of Birmingham after achieving A* in Media Studies, B in History and B in Economics.

Ariana Periera Dos Ramos is progressing to the University of Nottingham to study Pharmacy after securing A in Chemistry, B in Biology and B in Psychology.

Further destinations for St Francis Xavier students this year include the University of Bath, University of East Anglia, University of Exeter, University of Manchester, University of Liverpool, Queen Mary University of London, University of Sheffield and the University of Southampton.

Exceptional Vocational and Technical Results

Students on vocational and technical pathways also achieved exceptional success.

Lois Walker will study Product Design at the University of Edinburgh after achieving a Distinction in the UAL Extended Diploma in Art, Design and Communication.

Leah Aguimatang secured the top grades of D*D*D* in the BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science and will progress to Bioveterinary Sciences at the University of Reading.

Anaya Murrell Christmas achieved D*D*D* in the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science and will continue studying the subject at the University of Surrey.

Apprenticeships and Career Pathways

Alongside university progression, several students have secured highly competitive apprenticeships.

Ronald Sarpong will begin a degree apprenticeship with JP Morgan after achieving a Distinction in his Accounting T Level.

Jozelia Raul, who also achieved a Distinction in T Level Accounting, will start a degree apprenticeship with Amazon.

Tevay Dawkins is hoping to progress into a degree apprenticeship with the Metropolitan Police.

Graham Thompson, Principal of St Francis Xavier Catholic Sixth Form College, said:

“We are absolutely delighted with this year’s exceptional Level 3 results. Our students have shown tremendous commitment to their studies, and today we celebrate the rewards of that hard work as they progress to their chosen universities, apprenticeships and careers.”

“A huge thank you must also go to our dedicated teaching and support staff, who consistently go above and beyond to guide and inspire our learners. Congratulations to all our students. We are incredibly proud of everything you have achieved.”