Today’s results for local young people were significantly above the national average with a big increase in A* to Cs

A row of six young people holding up papers including their A Level results — Barnet students celebrating their results – (Credit – Barnet Council)

Barnet students celebrated their A Level results today with a big increase in the percentage achieving an A* to C grade.

Based on the results available at this stage, 85.7% have achieved an A* to C compared 81.7% in 2024 and well above the national average of 77.7%, while overall figures for this year show 97.4% of all A-level examinations in the borough were awarded an A* to E grade (in line with the national average).

At the top end of the grades, 66.9% achieved an A* to B and 39.9% A* to A. This means the percentage awarded an A* to A is over eleven percentage points higher than the national average (28.2%) and is over eight percentage points above the London average (31.3%).

Some students from The Compton School in North Finchley reacted to their results early today.

Luca Reddi, who got three As in A-level Physics, Product Design and Maths, and will now go on to study Aerospace Engineering at Sheffield University, said: “I feel great – I feel a bit tired; I didn’t get much sleep.”

Luke Collins, who will go to Cardiff University after getting three As in A-level Chemistry, Biology and Geography, said: “It was a dark time, waiting for my results, but now everything seems to have got brighter. I’m optimistic! It just feels unreal, but it feels right at the same time.”

Xhoana Spacho received a Distinction* Distinction (D*D) in BTEC Business and an A* in A-level Sociology. Her friend Chiara Rapia got a Distinction* Distinction (D*D) in BTEC Business and an A in A-level Sociology.

They are both going to City University to study Law. Xhoana said: “I am happy I got the results. I can’t wait to go there, explore, get more experience and hopefully we will become good lawyers. That’s the goal.” Chiara said: “I am just relieved.”

Louise Ismail and Andrew Hammond, Co-Headteachers at the school said: “We couldn’t be prouder of all our students who we know worked so hard, with the support of their teachers and families, to achieve these results.

“Our mission at The Compton School is to secure academic ‘Excellence for All’, and we know that our students will now be able to take their next steps with confidence they will succeed. It is very rewarding to see students we have worked with heading off to the universities or careers of their choices.”

Students across the borough have also been receiving results from vocational courses (Applied Generals and Technical Levels), with some schools today reporting their highest number of Distinctions* and Distinctions.

Pauline Coakley Webb, Barnet’s cabinet member for education said: “Congratulations to everyone who picked up their results today whether it be A Levels, T Levels, Applied Generals or Technical Levels. You have put in a lot of hard work and deserve a successful future. Your next steps in further education or work will enable you to fulfil a valuable purpose in life.

“We thank you all and also say thank you to all your teachers and the whole school community who have helped make your achievement possible.”

Young people seeking support having received their result can contact Barnet Education and Learning Service (BELS). It has an information line on 020 8359 2011 to inform young people about education, employment and training opportunities. More information on careers advice can also be found online here.

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