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Hills Road students celebrate 2026 A level success

This A level Results Day, Hills Road students achieved excellent outcomes across the board.

Published on 13/08/2026

A level Results 2026

Hills Road Sixth Form College is celebrating another successful A level Results Day, reflecting the hard work of this year's outgoing Year 13 cohort.

The College is delighted that 17% of grades awarded were A*, almost double the national average, while 47% were awarded at A–A*, almost 20% above the national average. Over three quarters of grades were at A* - B and 99.9% of grades awarded were A*–E.

Extended Project results also set a new College record for the third year in a row, with more than one in four projects securing an A*.

Shaping the future

Alongside their clear strength in academic studies, this year's Year 13 cohort has made a significant contribution to College life over the last two years through sport, performing arts, volunteering and student leadership.

These experiences help develop the confidence, skills and knowledge that prepare students for life beyond the classroom.

Many Hills Road students will now progress to their first choice destinations: leading universities, higher and degree apprenticeships, employment and other exciting opportunities. Some of them shared what's next below.

"I'm heading to Imperial College London to study Physics, having studied Physics, Maths, Further Maths and Chemistry at A level."
Adrian Yu

"I'm off to the University of Exeter to study Law, after taking Drama, Politics and Sociology for my A levels."
Elizabeth Ellames

"I studied Business, Psychology and Maths at A level, and I'm now heading to the University of Leeds to study Digital Media."
Elli Campbell

"My A levels were Further Maths, Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Next, I'll be studying Chemical Engineering at the University of Cambridge."
Djia Sanath-Vijay

"I studied French, Psychology and English Language for my A levels, and I'm off to the University of Leeds to study Linguistics."
Natalia Silva

"I'm off to the University of Liverpool to study Music Technology, after taking Music, Music Technology and Maths for my A levels."
Ziggy Austin

"I studied Computer Science, Maths and Physics for my A levels. I'm now taking a gap year, which includes working towards a diploma in Unani Tibb."
Fadil Bhatti

"My next step is studying International Relations at Manchester Metropolitan University, having taken Computer Science, Maths and Psychology for my A levels."
Etienne Carline

"I'm going on to study Medicine at the University of Bristol, after completing my A levels in Biology, Chemistry and Maths."
Ivy Trueman

"I'm starting an apprenticeship at Marshall, having studied Maths, Physics and Computer Science at A level."
Joe Thomas

"After studying Physics, Maths and Music Technology at A level, I'm taking a gap year before pursuing either Studio Engineering or Physics."
Benji Gordon

"My A levels were Business, English Language and Sociology. I'm now heading to the University of Brighton to study Journalism."
Jada Rowe

"I'm heading to the University of Birmingham to study Software Engineering, following my A levels in Computer Science, Maths, Further Maths and Physics."
Raphael Chan

"I'm off to the University of Warwick to study Philosophy, having studied Philosophy, Politics and Sociology at A level."
George Mann

"My A levels were Maths, Chemistry, Further Maths and Computer Science. Next, I'll be studying Chemistry at the University of Manchester."
Skye Ratuszniak

"I studied Computer Science, Maths and Media Studies for my A levels, and I'm now taking a gap year working at Hills Road."
Reuben Cowell

"My A levels were English Literature, History and French. I'm now heading to Durham University to study History and French."
Rebecca Jameson

"My next step is studying Law at the University of Exeter, having taken History, Psychology and Politics at A level."
Dylan Brown

"I'll be studying Computer Science at Durham University, having taken Maths, Computer Science and Economics at A level."
Shiven Singhal

"I studied Biology, Environmental Science and Geology for my A levels. Next, I'm heading to the University of Liverpool to study Marine Biology."
Zeph Chong

"I studied Biology, Maths and Psychology for my A levels, and I'm now heading to UCL to study Biology."
Debbie Ibberson

"I'm heading to the University of Warwick to study Computer Science, having taken Computer Science, Maths, Further Maths and Physics at A level."
Alex Dao

"My A levels were Maths, Physics and Computer Science. I'm taking a gap year before heading to the University of Sheffield to study Mechanical Engineering."
Francis Spooner

"I'm going on to study History and Politics at the University of Cambridge, after taking History, Politics and Religious Studies at A level."
Theo Shanahan

"I'm heading to the University of East Anglia to study Actuarial Science, following my A levels in Maths, Physics and Computer Science."
Jacob Brown

Marking the occasion

Year 13 students were invited to the Hub this morning to celebrate their achievements. Staff wished them well as they enjoyed well-earned treats and refreshments, and shared their plans for university, apprenticeships, employment and other future pathways.

Today marks the first Results Day for Hills Road as part of the Hills Education Trust, established in September 2025, as well as the final Results Day under the leadership of Principal Jo Trump.

Jo offered her warm congratulations:

"Congratulations to our class of 2026 on their achievements. These results reflect the commitment that this cohort have shown throughout their time at Hills Road, supported by the expertise and dedication of our staff. We wish every student every success as they take their next steps."

"Congratulations to our class of 2026 on their achievements. These results reflect the commitment that this cohort have shown throughout their time at Hills Road, supported by the expertise and dedication of our staff. We wish every student every success as they take their next steps."
Principal Jo Trump

The College congratulates all students receiving their results today and wishes them every success in the future.