Talented students celebrate top A level results

The King’s School is celebrating a truly exceptional year of A Level results, with students achieving remarkable grades across a broad range of subjects.  

Delighted students are celebrating the best results in three years and the highest percentage of A* grades since pre-pandemic grading, marking a triumphant end to their time at King’s.  

Overall, 24% of all grades were A*, with 60% graded A/A* and an impressive 85% graded A*–B.  

These results will see them progress to some of the UK’s most competitive courses and universities. 

Top performers include: 

• Jonni Ashton – A*, A*, A*, A* 

• Alice Downey – A*, A*, A*, A* 

• Dominic Egan – A*, A*, A*, A* 

• Sam Griffiths – A*, A*, A*, A 

• Sam Burchett – A*, A*, A*, B 

• Felix Adey – A*, A*, A* 

• Gemma Christie – A*, A*, A* 

• Fabio Franco – A*, A*, A* 

• Matthew Freeman – A*, A*, A* 

• Zach Hard Af Segerstad-Smith – A*, A*, A* 

Oxbridge success was again a highlight, with offers secured for: 

• Sam Burchett – Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology at Clare College, Cambridge 

• Alice Downey – Mathematics at St Hugh’s College, Oxford 

• Elizabeth Melhuish-Bolton – Psychological and Behavioural Sciences at Selwyn College, Cambridge 

• Ife Oyedeji – Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Hertford College, Oxford 

• Victoria Szymala (2024 leaver) – Human, Social and Political Sciences at Robinson College, Cambridge 

Following a record-breaking year for medicine and veterinary science offers, Kate Edgerley, George Luff, Fabio Franco, Musa Raza and Mani Thaman all set to begin their medical studies. In addition, Lana Dawson will be studying veterinary science at the University of Bristol. 

Subject highlights include: 

• Eight subjects celebrated more than 70% of grades at A*/A 

• Over 80% A*/A in Economics 

• 88% A*/A in Politics 

• 82% A*/A in Physics* 

• More than 50% of grades in English Literature at A* 

• 50% of grades in Classical Civilisation and Music at A* 

Josh Carter, Head of Sixth Form, said: “These results are the product of a talented year group consistently engaging with exceptional teaching, and a school culture that encourages ambition and personal responsibility. We are immensely proud of each student’s achievements and excited to see the impact they will make in their chosen fields.” 

Headmaster, George Hartley, added: “Year after year, our students prove that determination and intellectual curiosity lead to outstanding outcomes. Their success is not only reflected in the grades achieved, but also in the resilience, independence, and confidence they have developed through enthusiastic involvement in a whole host of broader, character-forming activities at King’s.” 

The King’s School Chester congratulates all students on their A-Level results and wishes them every success in the next stage of their education and beyond.