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    A Level exam results 2024

    2024 marks our best year for A*- A grades since 2012, excluding the TAG/CAG years, with an outstanding 47% of students achieving A* to A grades and 85% of students receiving their first choice place at university. This exceptional achievement underscores the academic excellence and the supportive, family-like atmosphere that defines our school.

    In addition to these headline achievements:

    • 73% of students received A* to B grades. 
    • 91% of students received A* - C grades. 

    This year, Kimbolton students excelled across a broad spectrum of subjects, showcasing the diverse talents and interests nurtured within our community. The Class of 2024 has been a particularly positive group of pupils, known for their strong sense of camaraderie and their contributions as leaders in the school. They have set a great example for younger students, consistently working hard in the areas that inspired them, while maintaining a balanced perspective and never taking themselves too seriously.

    This year's A Level results also include impressive performances in key subjects:

    • English Language: 100% A* - A
    • Politics: 80% A* - A
    • Fine Art: 73% A*- A
    • EPQ (Extended Project Qualification): 67% A*- A
    • Maths: 63% A* - A
    • Physics: 62% A* - A
    • Further Maths: 59% A* - A
    • English Literature: 58% A* - A
    • Spanish: 50% A* - A
    • Chemistry: 50% A* - A

    Kimbolton’s Class of 2024 has achieved impressive university placements, with students embarking on a diverse range of courses. In addition to those heading to study Medicine and History at Cambridge and Oxford, many students have secured places on cutting-edge and future-focused degree courses.

    Subject     Percentages
      %A* %A*/A % A*/B % A*/C % A*/D % A*/E
                 
    Art: Fine Art Critical and Contextual Studies 67% 67% 100% 100% 100% 100%
    Art: Fine Art  27% 73% 82% 100% 100% 100%
    Art: Photography 0% 50% 50% 100% 100% 100%
    Biology 17% 39% 61% 83% 94% 100%
    Business  0% 9% 55% 100% 100% 100%
    Chemistry 15% 50% 65% 80% 100% 100%
    Design Technology 23% 38% 62% 85% 100% 100%
    Drama 0% 10% 60% 90% 100% 100%
    Economics 0% 43% 68% 89% 100% 100%
    English Language 67% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
    English Literature 17% 58% 92% 100% 100% 100%
    Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) 43% 67% 80% 93% 97% 100%
    French 0% 33% 67% 100% 100% 100%
    Further Mathematics 35% 59% 88% 88% 94% 100%
    Geography 0% 19% 67% 95% 100% 100%
    Government & Politics 33% 80% 100% 100% 100% 100%
    History 9% 36% 70% 94% 100% 100%
    Mathematics 29% 63% 80% 86% 97% 100%
    Music 0% 0% 100% 100% 100% 100%
    Physical Education 8% 23% 54% 85% 100% 100%
    Physics 31% 63% 69% 85% 100% 100%
    Religious Studies 0% 25% 83% 100% 100% 100%
    Spanish 0% 50% 75% 100% 100% 100%
                 
      A* A* - A A* - B A* - C    
    Percentage of entries (%) 18.8% 46.9% 73.4% 91.3%