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Academic Excellence

At St Benedict’s Sixth Form, academic excellence means more than achieving outstanding grades. It means developing the knowledge, intellectual curiosity and independence to fulfil your potential and prepare confidently for what comes next.

Our students consistently achieve excellent A Level results, with an average grade of A in 2026. These outcomes reflect high expectations, expert teaching and a learning environment in which every student is encouraged to aim high.

With accessible entry requirements and a strong belief in individual potential, we focus on helping each student make exceptional progress from their own starting point.

Teaching that brings out your best

With an average of just seven students per class, our lessons offer the space to ask questions, explore complex ideas and engage in meaningful discussion. Teaching is interactive and challenging, encouraging you to think critically, develop your own arguments and take increasing responsibility for your learning.

Our teachers know their students well. Regular feedback, individual guidance and specialist subject support help you identify your strengths, address challenges and build the confidence to tackle demanding academic work.

Learning beyond the syllabus

The best learning often begins where the syllabus ends. Through our Independent Academic Extension programme, academic societies, lectures, reading programmes, competitions and university preparation, you will be encouraged to explore your subjects in greater depth and follow your intellectual curiosity.

Whether you are preparing for a competitive university application, undertaking independent research or discovering an entirely new field, you will have opportunities to develop the habits of mind that support lifelong learning.

2026 A Level results

Our 2026 results reflect the ambition and commitment of our students, supported by dedicated teaching and personalised guidance.

Headline outcomes

  • A — average A Level grade

  • 17% — A* grades

  • 52% — A*–A grades

  • 84% — A*–B grades

  • 7% — of students achieved three A* grades

  • One in four — achieved at least AAA

  • Two-thirds — achieved A–B across three A Levels

  • Nine in ten — achieved A–C across three A Levels

Outstanding outcomes are built on a combination of challenge and support. From specialist subject teaching to academic mentoring and tailored university preparation, we help students develop the skills and self-belief to achieve more than they thought possible.

At St Benedict’s, you will be known as an individual, encouraged to think independently and supported to turn ambition into achievement.

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