A Levels 2026: Kingsthorpe College celebrates outstanding A Level success as students secure top grades
Kingsthorpe College in Northampton is celebrating another exceptional year of A Level results, with students across a wide range of subjects achieving the highest grades and securing places at their chosen universities, apprenticeships and career pathways.
Staff, students and families gathered this morning to celebrate another strong set of results and reflect on the hard work, ambition and achievements of students across the college.
Among those celebrating exceptional results today are:
Jordan D earning a Distinction* in Business, alongside an A in Mathematics and an A in Psychology - a superb combination of academic and vocational excellence.
Destination: University of Birmingham to study Business Management
Jasmine O achieving a fantastic set of results with an A* in Psychology, an A in Biology and an A in Criminology.
Destination: University of Nottingham to study Biology
Keisha P celebrating strong grades across the board, securing an A in Criminology, an A in Psychology and a C in Biology.
Destination: Birmingham City University to study Primary Education with QTS
Ion G with an outstanding performance in the sciences, achieving an A* in Physics, a B in Chemistry and a B in Mathematics.
Destination: University of Leicester to student Physics with Space Science.
These results are a testament to the students’ resilience and commitment, and to the staff whose encouragement and strong support have helped them to achieve their very best.
Helen Gilligan, Deputy Headteacher at Kingsthorpe College, commented:
"We could not be more proud of our students today. These results represent years of hard work, focus and ambition, and every one of our young people should feel proud of what they have achieved.
“I would also like to thank our brilliant teaching and support staff, and the families who have played such an important part in our students’ time at the college. We wish all of our students the very best as they take their next steps, whether that’s university, an apprenticeship or the start of their careers.
Abbie Mellor, Head of Sixth form at Kingsthorpe College, added:
“I am incredibly proud of every student who has received their results today. For many, these grades represent the culmination of years of commitment and perseverance, and they should take great pride in what they have accomplished.
“As Head of Sixth Form, I am particularly pleased to see so many students securing the grades they need to progress to their chosen universities, apprenticeships, employment and other exciting opportunities.
“Their success reflects not only their academic achievements but also the wider skills, experiences and interests they have gained alongside their studies.
We wish all of our students every success and happiness in the next chapter of their lives.”
Students are progressing to destinations spanning higher education, degree apprenticeships and employment, reflecting the breadth of talent and ambition across this year’s cohort.
Kingsthorpe College congratulates all of its students on their achievements and wishes them every success as they take their next steps.
There are still a small number of places available for students looking to join Kingsthorpe College this September. Alongside a broad range of A Level subjects, the college offers a selection of innovative and highly successful vocational courses.