Pupils have been celebrating their success across a range of subjects, from sciences to the
humanities and to the creative arts. Among many highlights were 100% of Photography pupils
gaining an A* grade, 83% of Art pupils achieving grades A* to B, 91% of our Geography pupils
earning grades A* to B, 87% of Biology pupils securing grades A* to B and 85% Further Maths
pupils achieving A* to B grades.
Although results nationally have returned to the pre-pandemic 2019 levels, Wells pupils have
improved on the results of their 2019 peer group. Overall, the percentage of pupils achieving
grades A* to C stands at an impressive 84%, with over 32% of pupils achieving A*-A grades, both
of which are significantly above the national average in England, which demonstrates the
consistent academic success seen across all subjects.
Pupils are now going on to study at a variety of institutions with around 70% of pupils heading
to a Russell Group University or Music Conservatoire (with many of these on substantial
scholarships). Destinations include Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, UCL, Cardiff, Royal College of
Music and Royal Academy of Music, with pupils studying a range of subjects from Medicine to
Music, and Environmental Science to Criminology. Others are heading straight off into their
chosen career, including with the Armed Forces.
Alastair Tighe, Head Master, commented:
"I'm delighted to be able to celebrate the successes of our departing Upper Sixth pupils as they
receive their A level results. As always, I am so proud of the way they have worked hard, with
the support of family and teachers, to achieve such great results and secure such great
post-school options. But these have done so while still engaging so committedly and
successfully in all the other areas of education offered to them while at Wells, including in
Music, Sport, Drama, Outdoor Learning and so much more - and that’s been wonderful to see. I
am delighted that they leave us as well-rounded, successful and aspiring young people and
wish them all the very best for the future."