AFTER a hard fought two years, college and sixth form students across Malvern have been collecting their exam results to find out if all their revision time has paid off.
Pupils will be hoping they’ve got the grades they need to progress onto university, or their preferred training and employment opportunities.
A-Levels are graded A* to E. An A* is an exam score of over 90 per cent, while A is 80 to 89 per cent, B is 70 to 79 per cent, C is 60 to 69 per cent, D is 50 to 59 per cent, and E 40 to 49 per cent. Anything below is ungraded (U).
Return to this blog for live updates as we learn more about exam results across Malvern.
Malvern St James School
YEAR 13 students at the school are celebrating a ‘fantastic’ set of results.
A-Level A* grades are up on 2024 and three quarters of all grades are at A* to B. In addition, 50 per cent of Level 3 BTEC sport grades are Distinction* and Distinction (equivalent to A* and A at A-Level).
Crucially, 98 per cent of students obtained their place at their chosen university, gaining places at the most competitive institutions such as Imperial College London, UCL, Durham, Bath and Warwick, to name but a few.
The school also has a number of students going to international universities in Canada, Australia and Hong Kong, while one secured a place at the world-famous Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Other successes include 100 per cent of students achieving A* to A in computer science, 60 per cent in English Literature, and 56 per cent in Chemistry.
Roseanna and Grace, both from Malvern, are typical of the top achievers this year. Roseanna secured her place at Durham to read English. She has been at MSJ since Reception and had success as an Academic Prefect, Music and Academic Scholar, chorister, percussionist and debater.
Having starred in MSJ productions from a young age, Grace takes up her place at RADA to train as a professional actor; participation in sports teams, choir, and being a House Captain have developed her skillset, confidence and character.
Abi, one of the school’s bursary scholars (Academic) from Evesham will be reading English Literature and Creative Writing at Warwick, her first choice university.
Having joined MSJ in Year 12, Abi has immersed herself in the life of the school. “I have loved being part of this community where I am known as an individual. The small classes at MSJ have done wonders for my self-confidence and taking part in MUN has developed my public speaking skills. I am really grateful for the opportunities I’ve had here.”
Malvern St James is a partner school and centre of excellence for delivering the Leiths Level 3 Extended Certificate in Professional Cookery. Alongside her other qualifications, Mia from Bromyard was awarded a Leiths Distinction and goes on to study at the prestigious Ashburton Cookery School.
Dr Gareth Lloyd, head of Malvern St James, said: “This summer has truly showcased the determination and focus of our students, underpinned by our ethos of ‘work hard, play hard, and look after each other.’
“That mindset has clearly paid off for every individual. A Level results day is a pivotal moment — it’s not just about securing university places, though that is of course hugely important.
“It is also about acknowledging the wider impact our students have made — the commitment they have shown to the MSJ community and the strength of the relationships they have built here.
“They have thrived in an environment where every teacher knows their students as individuals, enabling a truly holistic education.
“On behalf of the entire MSJ community, congratulations to all our Leavers, and to students across the country celebrating their A Level results today.”
The school added that these achievements from students ‘should be seen in the context’ that Malvern St James is not ‘highly selective on entry’.
