A-level results day 2024: Best year for top grades at Kimbolton School
Kimbolton School is celebrating its best year for A*-A grades, with 85 per cent of students receiving their first choice place at university.
An outstanding 47 per cent of students achieved A* to A grades and 73 per cent received A* to B grades. Some 91.3 per cent of students picked up A* to C grades.
The school says this exceptional achievement underscores the academic excellence, and the supportive, family-like atmosphere that defines it.
This year, Kimbolton students excelled across a broad spectrum of subjects, showcasing the diverse talents and interests nurtured within the school community.
The ‘Class of 2024’ has been praised as a particularly positive group of pupils, known for their strong sense of camaraderie and their contributions as leaders in the school.
This year’s results also include remarkable performances in key subjects:
- English language: 100 per cent A* - A
- Politics: 80 per cent A* - A
- Fine art: 73 per cent A*- A
- EPQ (Extended Project Qualification): 67 per cent A*- A
- Maths: 63 per cent A* - A
- Physics: 62 per cent A* - A
- Further maths: 59 per cent A* - A
- English literature: 58 per cent A* - A
- Spanish: 50 per cent A* - A
Kimbolton’s ‘Class of 2024’ also achieved a 100 per cent pass rate and impressive university placements, with students embarking on a diverse range of courses.
In addition to two students heading to study medicine at the University of Cambridge and one student off to study history at the University of Oxford, many have secured places in cutting-edge and future-focused degree courses. These include sport management at the University of Derby, liberal arts and sciences at Birmingham University, mechanical engineering at Sheffield, spacecraft engineering at Southampton, cricket coaching and management at Worcester, marine biology at the University of Hull, ecology and wildlife conservation at Bournemouth University, and ballet education at the Royal Academy of Dance.
Headteacher Will Chuter said: “I am immensely proud of the achievements of our A-level cohort. The success of our students is a reflection of the ‘One school, One family’ ethos that lies at the heart of Kimbolton. This philosophy not only supports academic achievement, but also nurtures the values and experiences that make our school such a special place to learn and grow.
“As our students embark on the next chapter of their lives, they carry with them the strength of character and sense of belonging that will continue to guide them. Congratulations to the ‘Class of 2024.’ Your hard work and determination have paid off, and we are excited to see the bright futures that await you. Our heartfelt thanks also go to the teachers and parents whose steadfast support and guidance were instrumental in the success of this year’s A-level leavers.”
