A Level Results 2024

We are proud to announce another year of exceptional A-level and BTEC results, reflecting the hard work and dedication of our students and staff. This year’s results have exceeded expectations, shown a positive trajectory and continued our trend of academic excellence. The Elms Academy is now is Sixth Form of choice and oversubscribed with over 210 students now studying A Levels and BTECs across year 12 and 13. 

A-Level success year upon year:

  2023 2024
A* and A grades 31% 36%
A* to B grades 60% 70%
A* to C grades 83% 88%
Our Cohort Size  41 34
Our Average Point Score 38.02 40.2
Our Average Grade B- B
Lambeth State Funded Schools / Colleges Average C+ Published by DFE in early 2025

 Click here to view a comparison league table for A Level qualifications adapted from the DfE 2023 performance tables.

These figures represent a significant improvement over last year’s results, showcasing our commitment to maintaining high academic standards. The average grade achieved by students this year is a  B, underlining the consistent performance across all subjects.

BTEC and Vocational Achievements:

- Distinction* to Distinction grades: 64%

- Distinction* to Merit: 92%*

 

Our BTEC and vocational students have also excelled, with nearly half securing the highest possible grades, and an overwhelming majority achieving distinctions or merits.

Student Destinations 2024

Among those celebrating was Muntaz, who has secured a place at the University of Cambridge to read Arts, Humanities and Social Science after achieving two As and a B. Likewise, Gabriele’s three A grades have unlocked a place to study Biology at the University of St Andrews.

This continues the trend of ambition The Elms Academy has set for its students around opening doors to the UK’s most prestigious universities. Indeed, across the Sixth Form, half of students who applied to university (49%) have accepted offers at Russell Group universities. This includes:

  • José, who is now going to study Physics at King’s College London;
  • Sumaya, who achieved an A* and two As and has secured a place at Queen Mary University of London to study Biomedical Science;
  • Bradley, who is also going to Queen Mary University of London but to study Accounting and Management, after achieving D*DD;
  • Juanna, who is going to Durham University to study Anthropology;
  • Petro, who achieved three A*s and an A and is now heading to the University of Southampton to study Aeronautics and Astronautics;
  • Akram, who achieved two A*s and two As and will be going to the University of Manchester to study Computer Science;
  • Melanie, who, with three As, is heading to the University of Warwick to study Psychology;
  • Jada, who after achieving D*DD is off to study Business and Management at University of York;
  • Faith, who achieved D*D*D and is going to the University of Birmingham to study Nursing;
  • Amal, who is now going to the University of Nottingham to study Politics and International Relations after achieving two As and a B;
  • Anthony, who achieved D*DD and has secured a place at the University of Nottingham to study Finance and Accounting.

GCSE Results 2024

A third of year group gain a grade 7 or higher in both English and maths.

  • 60% of students achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths
  • a third of students (34%) achieved a grade 7 or higher in the two subjects.

Overall, three-quarters of the year group (76%) achieved at least a grade 4 in both English and maths.

One standout student, Zijiao, pick up a clean sweep of the highest possible grades, with eleven 9s. Many others achieved top grades, including:

  • Isabella, who achieved nine grade 9s and one grade 8;
  • Nesrin, who achieved seven grade 9s and three grade 8s;
  • Shalom, who achieved seven grade 9s and two grade 8s;
  • Iris, who achieved five grade 9s and five grade 8s;
  • Bohdan, who achieved four grade 9s and four grade 8s;
  • Telvin, who achieved three grade 9s and five grade 8s.

SUMMARY OF OUR 2023 EXAMINATION RESULTS

GCSE RESULTS FOR 2023

English and Maths at 4+ / C+

65%

English and Maths at 5+ / C+

50%

Progress 8 score

+0.59

EBACC at 4+

37%

EBACC at 5+

29%

 

2023 SIXTH FORM EXAMINATION RESULTS

We are proud to offer our students sustained academic and vocational excellence. Our results are the highest of any state sponsored academy in the borough of Lambeth for two years in a row and outperform many other non-fee paying sixth forms and colleges in neighbouring boroughs. This transforms the opportunities available to our students because it opens doors to the world’s top universities and employers. If you want outstanding teaching, high support and high challenge, come and join us. Read more about our students’ record exam results below and on the DfE website.

 

A LEVEL RESULTS FOR 2023

A* - A

31%

A* - B

60%

A* - C

83%

Our Cohort Size 

41

Our Average Point Score

38.02

Our Average Grade

B-

Lambeth State Funded Schools / Colleges Average

C+

Click here to view a comparison league table for A Level qualifications adapted from the DfE 2023 performance tables.

 

BTEC RESULTS FOR 2023

D* - D

86%

D* - M 

97%

D* - P

100%

Our Cohort Size 

31

Our Average Point Score

37.67

Our Average Grade

Distinction +

Lambeth State Funded Schools / Colleges Average

Merit +

 

Click here to view a comparison league table for Applied General qualifications - adapted from the DfE 2023 performance tables.