St Wilfrid’s RC College Celebrates Another Year of Exceptional Sixth Form Success
St Wilfrid’s RC College is celebrating another year of exceptional sixth form success, with students achieving outstanding outcomes across A Level and technical qualifications.
The Class of 2026 achieved an impressive overall average grade of B,alongsidepositive value added across all qualifications, demonstrating the significant progress students make during their time at sixth form.
This year’s A Level results were particularly strong, with 84% of all grades awarded at A* to Cand 28% achieved at A* to A. In addition, 18% of students secured AAB or above, opening doors to highly competitive university courses, higher apprenticeships, and careers.
The school’s commitment to offering a broad and ambitious curriculum continues to deliver outstanding outcomes. More than two-thirds of technical qualification grades were awarded at Distinction* to Distinction, while students studying technical qualifications achieved remarkable success, with 100% of technical qualifications graded at Merit or above.
These results compare very favourably with national outcomes. With 84% of A Level grades awarded at A* to C, St Wilfrid’s students have performed significantly above the national figure of around 79% while the proportion of grades awarded at A* to A (28%) is in line with the strong national picture.
One student, Oliver Graywho achievedan A*, A, A, B including an A* in mathematicsand will be progressing to Durham University, said:
‘I am really excited about my future, studying maths at Durham. I am so grateful for the support from all the staff at St Wilfrid’s.’
Another student, Bradley Law who is going to study Medicine at St Andrew’s University added: ‘I am so excited for the next adventure. I have had the best two years of my life at St Wilfrid’s Sixth Form and have had so much support over my time here.’
Other notable successes include Caitlyn Bowyer A*, A, A; Olivia Breheny A*, A, A; Alex Connor A*, A, A and Freddie Norton A*, A, A.
Headteacher, Mr G Sanderson, said: “We are immensely proud of our students and their achievements. These excellent results reflect the hard work, resilience and ambition shown by our young people, as well as the unwavering support of our staff, families, and the wider school community.
The positive progress achieved across both academic and vocational pathways highlights the strength of our curriculum and our commitment to ensuring that every student can flourish.
We look forward to seeing our students thrive as they progress to university, apprenticeships, training and employment.”
These exceptional results reflect not only academic success, but also the character St Wilfrid’s students have developed throughout their time in the Sixth Form.
Alongside their studies, students have embraced a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including the Extended Project Qualification, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, World Challenge, community volunteering, leadership roles, and a range of charitable initiatives. These experiences have helped to shape them into confident, compassionate, and well-rounded young people who are ready to make a positive contribution to our society.
The school is incredibly proud of this year’s cohort and looks forward to following their future successes as they progress to university, apprenticeships, employment and beyond.
St Wilfrid’s R.C. College Sixth Form Open Evening is 4.00 – 6.00 pm on Thursday 19 November 2026. To find out more about St. Wilfrid’s visit www.st-wilfrids.org
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