20 Year Results Day High Point at Dame Allan’s

Pupils at Dame Allan’s Schools are today celebrating one of the strongest sets of A Level results in two decades, with almost 80% of all grades awarded at A*–B.

Of all exams sat by Year 13 pupils at the Newcastle-based independent school, 78.3% achieved grades A*–B – the second-highest figure since 2005 (excluding Covid years) – and 47.6% were awarded the top A* or A grade.

This year’s cohort includes a strong group heading to Oxbridge, a significant number of future engineers and medics and many pupils achieving top results in the creative and performing arts.

A record number of pupils also opted to take the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) – an independent research project worth half an A Level and highly valued by universities – with 83% achieving grades A*–B.

The results come after Dame Allan’s made a significant investment in its Sixth Form provision, with a full refurbishment of the Queen’s Building to include a dedicated silent study area, group work pods, meeting room, social study space and café.

Will Scott, Principal at Dame Allan’s Schools, said: “I’m absolutely thrilled for our pupils – these results are the culmination of years of hard work, commitment and a genuine love of learning. 

“What makes me most proud is not just the outstanding academic success, but the way our pupils have thrown themselves into every aspect of school life – from sport and the arts to leadership and community service. They leave Dame Allan’s as confident, compassionate and well-rounded young people, ready to make their mark on the world.”