Results

We’re proud to announce an excellent set of A Level Result! Results in all areas provide students with opportunities to further their studies in higher education, gain employment or access to further training.

Results Day

The City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College is celebrating another year of outstanding
achievement, with 98% of A Level students passing their courses and nearly half achieving the
highest AB grades*. Vocational and T Level students also excelled, achieved a 99% and 98% pass
rate, with excellence across the board, with most subjects reaching 80% high-grade outcomes.

Results Summary

Academic – A Level 

  • The pass rate across all college A Level courses is 98% with almost 50% of students
    achieving A*, A or B grades.
  • 20% of all grades awarded were grade A* or A.
  • Almost three quarters of A level results were A*- C.

    Driven by a specialist curriculum our students thrive through personalised learning and
    outstanding results – The City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College is the region’s leading provider
    of unique and individualised academic programmes, delivering exceptional results in: Geography
    and Geology, Economics, Chemistry, Politics and Languages. These specialist pathways combine
    expert teaching with tailored enrichment, producing record numbers of students progressing to
    elite universities, high-level apprenticeships, and professional careers — making us the destination
    of choice for ambitious learners

99% pass rate across all vocational subjects. 80% of students studying a vocational course
achieving high grades.

Continued strong performance in a wide range of vocational subjects including Dance and
Theatre (100% High Grades), Sport and Exercise Science (100% High Grades) and Games Design
(100% High Grades).

Flexible Pathways, Exceptional Outcomes – Our unique course offer allows students to
combine A Levels and BTECs across all subject areas, creating a personalised programme that plays
to their strengths and ambitions. This flexible approach, supported by outstanding teaching, has
once again delivered exceptional results — with students excelling in both academic and vocational
qualifications and progressing to top universities, high-level apprenticeships, and skilled employment.

  • As the first college in the area to deliver T Levels, the City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form
    College continues to set the standard — achieving a 98% pass rate and 86% high grades in 2025.
  • In T Level Education 77% of students achieved a Distinction, T Level Finance and T Level
    Health 100% of students achieved a High Grade.
  • Technical education continues to thrive at the Sixth Form College contributing to the skills
    development of the region. As part of their Industry Placement, all students have successfully
    completed over 315 hours at a range of local, regional and national employer partners including the
    University Hospital North Midlands Trust, Staffordshire County Council and Stoke-on-Trent County
    Council, Novus and the Home Office.

Congratulations to all!

College Principal, Nicola Birch, extended her heartfelt congratulations to all students on their
outstanding achievements. She remarked:

“Today is a day of celebration, and I would like to congratulate all our students on their
outstanding achievements. These results are a testament to their resilience, determination, and
hard work. As students receive their A Level, vocational, and technical qualifications, we recognise
the commitment, perseverance, and ambition that have brought them to this important
milestone.


I am immensely proud of every student and all they have accomplished. Today, we celebrate not only
individual success but also the collective spirit, support, and ambition that define the City of Stoke-onTrent Sixth Form College community.


Our distinctive curriculum, which enables students to combine A Levels with vocational and technical
qualifications across a broad range of subjects, remains central to our success. By providing flexible and
personalised pathways, supported by exceptional teaching and pastoral care, we empower students to
pursue their strengths and aspirations. Once again, this approach has delivered excellent outcomes and
opened doors to exciting futures.


These achievements are also a reflection of the strong partnerships we have built with employers,
universities, and organisations across our region. Through industry placements, mentoring, enrichment
opportunities, and specialist expertise, our partners help ensure that students are well prepared for the
next stage of their journey. As we look ahead, we remain committed to expanding opportunities,
developing future talent, and supporting the economic growth and prosperity of our region.


I would also like to thank our dedicated staff, whose expertise, passion, and unwavering commitment
inspire students to achieve their very best, and our parents and carers, whose encouragement and
support play such a vital role in student success. Together, we are changing lives, raising aspirations,
and ensuring that every student leaves our College with the skills, confidence, and ambition to thrive in
an ever-changing world. Whether progressing to university, higher apprenticeships, or employment, our
students have bright futures ahead, and we look forward to seeing all they will accomplish.”

A Level Fast Track Maths – A*

A Level Chemistry – A*

A Level Economics – A*

A Level EPQ – A

University of Manchester to study Chemical Engineering.

A Level Business – A

A Level Economics – B

A Level French – A

Degree Apprenticeship or International Business at Keele University

BTEC Applied Science Extended Diploma – D*DD

Degree apprenticeship at Rolls Royce doing supply chain management

A Level Art – A*

A Level 3D Design – A*

A Level Maths – A*

University of Cambridge to study Architecture

T Level Education and Childcare – Distinction

University of Staffordshire to study Early Childhood Studies

A Level Maths – A*

A Level Biology – A*

A Level Chemistry – A*

A Level Further Maths – A

University of Cambridge to study Medicine

BTEC Sports & Exercise Science – D*D*D*

Keele University to study Physiotherapy

A Levels Maths – A*

A Level Biology – A*,

A Level Chemistry – A*

A Level Physics – A*

A Level Further Maths – A*

University of Cambridge to study Medicine

A Levels in Art – A*

A Level Graphics – A*

A Level 3D Design – A*

Loughborough University

BTEC Applied Science – D*D*D*

A Level Urdu – A

Keele University to study Biochemistry

A Level Business Studies – A*

A Level Russian – A*

A Level Economics – B

A Level EPQ – A

University of Nottingham to study Economics

BTEC Sports Coaching and Development – D*D*D*

University of Staffordshire to study Physical Education and Sports Coaching

A Level Maths – A*

A Level Further Maths – A*

A Level Computer Science – A*

A Level Spanish – A*

University of Cambridge to study Mathematics

BTEC Applied Psychology – D*

BTEC Health & Social Care – M

BTEC Applied Human Biology – M

University of Staffordshire to study Paramedic Science

A Level Maths – A

A Level Physical Education – A

A Level Psychology – A*

A Level EPQ – A*

Loughborough University to study Sports and Exercise Science

A Levels Maths – A*

A Level Further Maths – B A Level Physics – A*

A Level Chemistry – A

Nottingham Trent University to study Chemical Engineering

A Level Sociology – A*

A Level Politics – A

A Level Philosophy – B

University of York to study Sociology

A LevelChemistry – A*

A Level Biology – A

A Level Psychology – A*

A Level Maths – A

Nottingham Trent University to study Medicine

A Level Law – A*

A Level Psychology – A* WJEC Criminology – A* 

University of Liverpool to study Law 

A Levels Business – A

A Level Economics – B

A Level Statistics – C

RSM Tax Assistant Apprenticeship while studying towards AAT

A Level Economics – B

A Level Law – C

A Level Criminology – C

DJH apprenticeship as a Paralegal

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