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 | |||||
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%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% |