Academic Results
We are extremely proud of our academic results at Sedbergh, both GCSE and A Level results have risen over the last three years, with a high % of our pupils studying at their first choice university.
Beyond the classroom, the academic opportunities we create give Sedbergh girls and boys a solid footing when it comes to competing for places at top universities, GAP year work placements or their first step on the career ladder. We ensure all pupils receive the guidance and support needed to further their academic development and career prospects.
Below is a summary of our A Level and GCSE results
2024 Key Sixth Form Statistics
86%
A*-C Results (National ave 76%)
44%
Russell Group University Offers
82%
First or Insurance University
“We are delighted with the results that the pupils have secured this year, and the subsequent offers that they have received. The breadth and depth of courses and destinations that the pupils are now moving on to study is testament to their hard work and dedication combined with the commitment and support demonstrated by the staff team. I would like to congratulate all pupils and wish them the best of luck as they move forward with their individual pathways.””
Ms Abigail Stubbs, Deputy Head (Academic)
A Level results
| Year | (A* - A) (%)
Distinction * - Distinction | (A* - C) (%)
Distinction * - Merit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.5 | 84.0 |
| 2023 | 29.7 | 80.7 |
| 2022 | 36.8 | 88.6 |
| 2021 | 50.0 | 90.0 |
| 2020 | 36.6 | 88.3 |
| 2019 | 23.4 | 77.1 |
“Returning to normal, pre-pandemic, grading is a painful process for pupils across the board. Nonetheless, this year’s set of GCSE results represents an achievement of which we are unreservedly proud. They are a real testament to the resilience and hard work of our pupils and also our dedicated staff.”
Dan Harrison, Headmaster
GCSE results
| Year | 9 - 7
(A* - A) (%) | 9 - 4
(A* - C ) (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36.5 | 91.0 |
| 2022 | 38.6 | 93.3 |
| 2021 (TAGs) | 59.2 | 96.8 |
| 2020 (TAGs) | 48.5 | 99.4 |
| 2019 | 40.7 | 92.0 |
TAGs: Teacher Assessed Grades as a result of the COVID pandemic
University Destinations
The majority of Sedberghians apply for university, however we acknowledge that for some it is not their preference. Pupils are encouraged to stretch themselves academically and by achieving their best whilst at Sedbergh they leave the door open to returning to Further Education at a later stage.
Our most popular University destinations
Newcastle, Edinburgh, Leeds, Loughborough, University of London, Durham, Manchester, Nottingham, Glasgow, Oxford and Cambridge.