Dean Close School is today celebrating the exceptional achievements of the Class of 2025, whose A Level results reflect both
individual brilliance and collective endeavour. The outcomes are the result of years of dedication, resilience, and the unfailing support of families and teachers, and they mark a significant milestone in the lives of this outstanding year group.
Head of School, Mr Bradley Salisbury, said:
“This year’s results are a story of exceptional individual achievements and whilst we know that today’s grades do not define their future, it is a day of celebration for the Class of 2025. There are a multitude of success stories which bear testament to the hard work and resilience of the pupils, the commitment and expertise of teachers and the unfailing support of parents.”
Outstanding Success in UCAS, Apprenticeships and Careers
As they look ahead, Dean Close pupils are preparing to take their place in a wide variety of destinations that reflect both ambition and individuality:
Top global universities: Five pupils secured places at Oxford and Princeton, including scholarships.
Leading UK institutions: Offers accepted from many of the UK’s top 20 universities, including St Andrews, Durham, Bath, York, Loughborough, Lancaster, Oxford, Warwick, Exeter, UCL, Birmingham, Bristol, Sheffield, Surrey, Edinburgh, and KCL.
Medicine and related courses: Pupils heading into medicine, veterinary science, and dentistry.
Creative arts: Students taking up theatre, film, art foundation, and fine art degrees.
Direct to work: Others stepping straight into careers, from joining Gloucester Rugby to beginning a highly competitive police apprenticeship.
Results Highlights
Our students have secured places on the most highly-competitive courses, including Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science, Oxbridge and top Russell Group universities, and Ivy League such as Princeton
Several students with straight A* grades
An impressive average score of 128 points (equivalent of ABB)
More than one in three pupils achieved 144 UCAS points (the equivalent of AAA)
Several subjects stood out for particularly strong performance, including Art, History, Politics, Sociology, Photography, Music, Latin, TPE, Spanish, and Economics.
Supporting Every Pupil
The School recognises that results day can feel daunting for some. Mr Salisbury acknowledged:
“There are also those for whom this is a difficult day and I know that our support teams are fully engaged in helping them find perspective and to plot a course forward. It is easy to forget how much grade boundaries and individual marks fill the hearts and minds of those receiving results today and it is a privilege for teachers and tutors to help and advise those who need it.”
At Dean Close, every pupil is encouraged to see beyond the numbers, recognising that determination, values, and character will shape their future as much as grades.
Looking Ahead
As this exceptional year group moves on, the School celebrates both their achievements and their promise.
“It is exciting to see this year group stepping into the next stage of their lives, carrying with them both the skills they have developed and the values they have embraced. The challenges ahead are real — universities face significant pressures, and the world of work is being reshaped by technological, political, and cultural change — but I am confident they will meet them with determination. We look forward to following their journeys and celebrating their future successes.”
