Nicholas Chamberlaine School is delighted to celebrate another successful year of A Level results, recognising the determination, ambition and achievements of our students.
This year’s results reflect the tremendous hard work of our young people, supported throughout their studies by dedicated staff and families. Many students achieved outstanding individual results and are now preparing to take their next steps into university, higher-level apprenticeships and employment.
It is an incredibly proud moment for the whole Nicholas Chamberlaine School community.
Academic Highlights
- 100% of students securing a post-18 destination
- 66% of students progressing to university
- Positive value-added progress across the cohort
- Students securing places at leading universities across the UK
- A number of students progressing to prestigious higher-level apprenticeships
One particularly exciting achievement is a student who has secured a place at the University of Oxford to study Biology. This is a phenomenal accomplishment and reflects their hard work and commitment throughout their time at Nicholas Chamberlaine School.
Outstanding results across the year group have also enabled students to secure places at universities including Warwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield, Cardiff, Coventry, Leicester, Aberystwyth and Nottingham.
Students will be studying an impressive range of subjects, including Biology, Biological Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Biochemistry, Electrical Engineering, History, English Literature and Geography.
The cohort has celebrated some outstanding individual performances, including an exceptional A*A*A achievement, alongside many other students securing fantastic results that have enabled them to progress to their chosen universities, apprenticeships and employment. These successes reflect the hard work, determination and commitment shown by our young people throughout their Sixth Form studies.
Alongside university destinations, a number of students have secured exciting higher-level apprenticeships with major organisations including Jaguar Land Rover, West Midlands Police, Severn Trent and Barratt Homes, reflecting the breadth of opportunities available to our young people.
Head of School, Ms N Minty, said:
We are incredibly proud of every one of our students. These results reflect not only their academic achievements, but also the resilience, determination and hard work they have shown throughout their time with us.
For some of our young people, the journey to this point has not always been straightforward, which makes seeing them celebrate today even more special. Whether they are heading to university, beginning an apprenticeship or entering the world of work, we are excited to see them take their next steps with confidence and ambition.
Today is also a celebration of the staff and families who have supported our students along the way. Nicholas Chamberlaine is a very special community, and I am enormously proud of what our young people have achieved.
To our Class of 2026: congratulations. Enjoy this moment, be proud of everything you have achieved, and know that all of us at Nicholas Chamberlaine School will be cheering you on in whatever comes next.
A Culture of Character and Commitment
Success at Nicholas Chamberlaine School is about much more than examination results. As part of our Wider Horizons offer, Year 13 students have taken part in an extensive enrichment programme designed to develop confidence, character, leadership and wider skills.
Throughout their time in Sixth Form, students have participated in opportunities including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Sports Leaders Award, Student Ambassadors Programme, mentoring programmes supporting younger students, work experience, business projects and charity work.
These experiences complement students’ academic studies and ensure that they leave Nicholas Chamberlaine equipped not only with qualifications, but with the skills, experiences and personal qualities needed for their next steps.
Looking Ahead
Every student in this year’s cohort has secured a post-18 destination, with students progressing to higher education, prestigious apprenticeships and employment.
Throughout the year, the Sixth Form has celebrated students’ achievements and contributions through Family Friday, reflecting the strong family culture at the heart of Nicholas Chamberlaine School.
Mr L Heaton, Head of Sixth Form, said:
Our Sixth Form has always been about more than just grades – it is about growing into the kind of person who makes a difference.
We care just as much about kindness, resilience, curiosity and integrity as we do about results. Our aim is for our students to leave us not only with qualifications, but with confidence, compassion and a clear sense of who they are.
We are immensely proud of this year group and everything they have achieved, and we look forward to seeing where their next steps take them.
Nicholas Chamberlaine School congratulates all of our students on their achievements and wishes the Class of 2026 every success as they begin the next chapter of their lives.
