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Results

Dean Close School is reflecting on the exceptional achievements of the Class of 2025. Their A Level results showcased both individual brilliance and collective endeavour as a result of years of dedication and resilience.

Former Head of School, Mr Bradley Salisbury, said at the time of result release date: '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.'

A Level Results Highlights

  • 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. In Art and Music, 100% of pupils accomplished A*- B, and our Art and Music Scholars achieved 100% A* - A. 

Outstanding Success in UCAS, Apprenticeships & 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: Our students have secured places on the most highly-competitive courses, including Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science, at Oxford and top Russell Group universities, and Ivy League Universities such as Princeton.

  • 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 apprenticeship.

Supporting Every Pupil

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. At GCSE, 34% of our pupils achieved grades 9-8, 53% grade 9-7, and 95.2% grades 9-4. At A Level, 35.5% of pupils achieved A*/A and 60% A* - B.