Hammersmith Sixth Formers Have Good Cause to Celebrate
Several local schools deliver record breaking performances
Laytemer Year 13 students collect their results in another record breaking year for the school. Picture: Latymer Upper School
August 19, 2025
Sixth formers in schools across Hammersmith and the surrounding area are celebrating what was an excellent year for results with grades the highest ever other than during the pandemic.
Many found out how the had done by visiting their schools on Thursday morning (14 August).
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Girl's School celebrated another year of excellent results. Every student in Year 13 was offered a university place and 81% of grades achieved across the year group were A* to C.
A spokesperson said, “A huge congratulations to our Year 13s for all the hard work they put into their exams and for another set of fantastic A-level results, including an increase in the number of A* grades achieved.
“We also extend thanks to our staff for their belief in the potential of all students and their unstinting commitment to high performance learning for all. Congratulations all round.”
West London Free School (WLFS) on King Street in Hammersmith has announced its highest-ever A-level results, with 87 percent of all grades awarded at A*, A, or B. Nearly half of the students achieved three straight A or A* grades, reflecting a significant academic milestone for the school.
According to the school’s data, 94 percent of applicants will be attending their first-choice university or institution. The destinations include Russell Group universities, Oxbridge colleges, and specialist arts and vocational programmes.
Thirteen students from WLFS have secured places at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, with nine attending Oxford and four attending Cambridge. This represents a notable increase from the school’s previous record of seven Oxbridge admissions in 2023.
In total, 67 percent of WLFS applicants will be attending a Russell Group university. The University of Bristol has emerged as the most popular destination, with thirteen students due to enrol there this autumn.
Students from disadvantaged backgrounds have also achieved places at leading institutions. These include courses in Film and English at the University of Bristol, International Relations at Queen Mary University of London, Philosophy and English Literature at the University of Edinburgh, and Biomedical Sciences at Queen Mary University.
In addition to traditional university routes, WLFS students have secured competitive vocational and creative placements. These include a Civil Engineering degree apprenticeship with Taylor Woodrow and a Level 4 apprenticeship in Directing and Cinematography with Pinewood Studios. Students will also be attending specialist colleges such as the University Campus of Football Business, Kensington and Chelsea College, Kingston University, and the University of the Arts London, where two students will study on the highly sought-after Animation course.
WLFS has demonstrated consistent improvement in A-level performance over recent years. In 2025, 60 percent of all grades were awarded at A* or A, 87 percent at A* to B, and 96 percent at A* to C. These figures mark a steady upward trend since 2019, when the corresponding percentages were 31 percent, 57 percent, and 76 percent respectively.
West London Free School A Level Results |
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Percentage of Grades |
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Year |
A*–A |
A*–B |
A*–C |
2019 |
31% |
57% |
76% |
2022 |
45% |
73% |
91% |
2023 |
48% |
77% |
91% |
2024 |
52% |
83% |
95% |
2025 |
60% |
87% |
96% |
Joint Headteachers Ben McLaughlin and Robert Peal expressed their pride in the students’ achievements. They attributed the results to the dedication of teaching staff, a strong academic ethos, and the commitment of pupils. “We are absolutely delighted with the results this year,” they said. “Their astonishing grades cement our place as one of the best state schools in the country to study A-levels.”
Ian Hunter, Chief Executive of the Knowledge Schools Trust, also praised the outcomes. He noted the success across all A-level subjects and highlighted the achievements of students from disadvantaged backgrounds who gained entry to some of the UK’s leading universities.
Across the borough 30% of students scored A* to A, 58% of students earned A* to B and 80% of students received A* to C.
Latymer Upper School has marked another record-breaking year of academic achievement, with students surpassing the 80% A*/A threshold at A Level for the second consecutive year. Nearly 25% of students achieved straight A* grades, and an exceptional 95% of all results fell within the A*–B range—a new school record.
This academic success has translated into outstanding university outcomes. Of those who applied, 84% secured their first-choice institution, including 32 students heading to Oxbridge—22 of them to the University of Oxford. All 11 medicine applicants gained places at top universities such as Bristol, Exeter, Manchester, UCL and Cambridge.
Bursary students also excelled, with 80% of their grades at A* or A and 60% achieving exclusively top grades. Many will be the first in their families to attend university, with destinations including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, Warwick, Princeton and Durham, studying subjects ranging from Law and Economics to Veterinary Medicine and Architecture.
Students undertaking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) also performed strongly, with 73% awarded an A* and 96% achieving A* or A. International university placements reflect the cohort’s global outlook, with Latymerians enrolling at institutions across Europe—including Bocconi, IE and Leiden—as well as elite US universities such as Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia and Williams.
Head Su Wijeratna praised the students’ “hard work and commitment,” while Deputy Head Hugh Stephens described the results as “outstanding,” highlighting the resilience and dedication of the Upper Sixth.
Hugh Stephens, Deputy Head (Academic) commented, “The results this morning are outstanding and represent continued academic success at Latymer, with more records broken this year. We are immensely proud of our students and recognise the extraordinary dedication and resilience of our Upper Sixth Year group. We wish them all the very best for their next steps.”
Students at Hammersmith Academy are also celebrating a strong set of A-level and BTEC results, with many securing places at top universities and competitive apprenticeships. This year, 75% of A-level grades were between A* and C, and half were A* to B. Vocational outcomes were equally strong, with 62% of BTEC grades at Distinction* or Distinction and all students achieving Merit or higher.
Pupils will go on to study a wide range of subjects including law, neuroscience, medicine, economics and fine art at institutions such as Oxford, Queen Mary University of London, Edinburgh, Southampton and Bath. Among the standout achievers was Head Student Anisha Ali, who earned four top grades and will study mathematics at Bath. Fellow Head Student Musa Said will also read mathematics, while Georgia Marshallsay continues the school’s Oxbridge tradition with a place at Oxford to study fine art.
In addition to university offers, students have secured degree apprenticeships with major employers including L'Oréal and National Highways. Headteacher Gary Kynaston described the results as a testament to the students’ resilience and ambition, adding that the cohort is “stepping confidently into the next chapter of their lives.”
At London Oratory School 40% of all grades were at A*/A or above and over 72% at B or higher. More than a quarter of pupils achieved at least one A*, and over 60% secured at least one A. Highlights include 10 pupils gaining a clean sweep of A*s and 41 pupils achieving AAA or better.
In terms of next steps, just under three quarters of pupils will be off to their first or second university choices including 10 to Oxbridge, 4 Medics/Dentistry and an range of research intensive, competitive higher educational institutions, conservatoires and Art colleges, both at home and abroad.
Fulham Cross Sixth Form, located on Kingwood Road, also reported its best-ever results. The majority of students are progressing to university or competitive apprenticeships, with particular strength noted in STEM subjects. Executive Principal Sally Brooks highlighted the achievements of students who had attended the school for the full seven years, citing their consistency across GCSE, BTEC and A-Level qualifications.
Among the high achievers were Hadjer Mohammadi, who earned top grades in chemistry, mathematics and biology and will study dentistry at King’s College London; Ibrahim Kasunmu, who will read chemistry after securing three B grades; and Keilan Crawford, who achieved three A grades and will study physics at the University of Bath. Other students, such as Isra Ahmed and Shawal Hussein, are heading to London Southbank University and the University of Nottingham respectively.
Mustafa (left) and Noura (right) collecting their A-level results from Fulham Cross Academy
Lady Margaret School also reported strong outcomes, with 39% of grades at A*-A and 93% at A*-C. Nearly half of students attained at least three A*-B grades, and 20% achieved three A*-A grades. The school noted particularly strong results in subjects such as biology, English, maths, sociology, psychology, and geography, with no student scoring below a C in those areas.
Students from Lady Margaret will be pursuing a wide range of courses at universities across the UK and abroad, including medicine, law, economics, architecture, and fashion design. Destinations include Durham, Queen Mary University of London, University of Sheffield, University of Bath, and Arizona State University.
Cllr Alex Sanderson, Deputy Leader of Hammersmith & Fulham Council, said, We couldn't be prouder of every single young person who's got their A-level results today. If you didn't quite get the results you were expecting, don't worry, we have loads of opportunities right here in H&F and we're here to support you every single step of the way. I also want to say a big thank you to every single member of the teaching community who are making sure our young people get to fulfil their potential."
Students across London have outperformed their peers nationally with 32.1% of entries awarded grades A or A*—the highest proportion in England. The capital’s results continue a trend of strong academic performance, with London maintaining its lead over other regions for the second consecutive year.
Nationally, 28.3% of entries received an A or A*, up from 27.8% in 2024 and well above the pre-pandemic figure of 25.4% in 2019. The overall pass rate (grades A* to E) rose slightly to 97.5%, while 77.9% of entries achieved a grade C or above.
The gap between London and the lowest-performing region, the North East, has widened to 9.2 percentage points—its largest since the current grading system was introduced in 2010. In the North East, just 22.9% of entries achieved A or A*, down from 23.9% last year.
This year also saw boys overtake girls in top-grade attainment for the first time since 2018. Boys secured 28.4% of A or A* grades, compared to 28.2% for girls. At the highest level, 9.9% of boys’ entries received an A*, compared to 9.1% for girls.
Maths remained the most popular A-Level subject for the twelfth consecutive year, followed by psychology and biology. More than 814,000 A-Level results were issued across England, alongside over 250,000 vocational and technical qualifications.
For students who did not receive their expected grades, UCAS Clearing offers over 22,000 courses with vacancies, including at Russell Group universities. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson described this year as “a return to normal” following pandemic-related disruptions.
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