The Charter School East Dulwich has celebrated its students’ A level results today, with 27 per cent of grades classified as A* to A.
That’s roughly in line with the national average which saw 26.5 per cent of A Level grades classed as A* to A, a drop following the grade inflation of the pandemic era.
Students are now off to study a range of degrees, including Astrophysics at the University of Warwick, English Literature at The University of Edinburgh and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Leeds.
The school reserved a “special mention” for George Thomas who will take up a “highly competitive” apprenticeship with the police.
Headteacher Alison Harbottle said: “I am thrilled with the wonderful A-level results achieved by our inaugural sixth form students.
“Their dedication to their education over the past two years has shone brightly. These strong results reflect not only their academic excellence but also the close collaboration of the whole school community including staff and families.”
Across the cohort, 73 percent of all A level grades sat by students achieved A*-C.
Subject areas which excelled included Mathematics (52 per cent A*/A), Drama (75 per cent A*/A) and Art (46 per cent A*/A).
BTEC Level 3 subjects performed particularly well, with 90 per cent of Business BTEC students gaining a Merit grade or higher, including 65 per cent attaining a Distinction or Distinction
The Charter School East Dulwich is a state-funded secondary school established in 2016.