A Standout Year of A Level Results at Silcoates
Students at Silcoates near Wakefield are celebrating today after achieving an excellent set of A Level results, marking the culmination of years of hard work, ambition and determination.
The 2026 cohort has achieved an excellent set of results with a 100% pass rate, 41% of grades awarded at A*-A and 72% at A*-B.
Furthermore, 92% of university applicants have secured a place at their first-choice university, while 100% have been accepted by either their first or second choice.
There were strong performances across a broad range of subjects, including Physics, Maths and Product Design.
For individual students, today represents the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Among those celebrating are:
Frank Ronan who will read Discrete Mathematics at Warwick University after achieving A*, A*, A, A in Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Further Maths.
William Fothergill who study Mechanical Engineering at Nottingham University having secured A*, A, B in Physics, Maths and Chemistry.
Felix Moresi has been accepted on to a degree in Mechanical Engineering at University of Leeds after attaining A, A, A, B in Maths, Physics, Product Design and Further Maths.
Alexander Goodsir is heading to University of Sheffield where he will read Civil Engineering after achieving A, A, B, B in Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Further Maths.
Oliver Fothergill is heading to Nottingham University where he will read History and Politics after achieving A, B, B in English Literature, History and Business.
Lucy Stewart is heading to University of Huddersfield where she will read Fine Art and illustration after achieving A, B, C in Art, Biology and Psychology.
Head of Silcoates, Mr Phil King, commented: “We are incredibly proud of our students and the results they have achieved. These grades reflect their hard work, determination and ambition, as well as the commitment of our teaching staff and the support of the whole Silcoates community.
“While we are delighted to celebrate their academic success, we are equally proud of the confident, capable and well-rounded young people they have become. They leave Silcoates ready for their next adventure, equipped with the skills, attributes and attitude to make the most of the opportunities ahead.”
These results reflect the principles of the Silcoates Standard, an approach to education that looks beyond examination results and enables students to thrive both at school and throughout their lives.
The school congratulates the entire 2026 cohort and wishes them every success as they take their next steps.