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Record-Breaking A Level Results for SMMA Sixth Form Students

Posted on: 13th Aug 2026

We are delighted to congratulate our St Mary Magdalene Academy Sixth Form students as they celebrate an outstanding set of A Level results.

This year, 43% of all grades awarded were A or A*, reflecting another year of exceptional academic achievement across the Sixth Form. These results continue the Academy's strong record of success, with students progressing to some of the leading universities and institutions in the country, alongside an exciting range of other destinations.

Daniel Goward, Head of Sixth Form, said:

"It is a real privilege to see this remarkable group of young people reach such an important milestone. Throughout their time in the Sixth Form, they have contributed so much to the life of the Academy and their ambition and determination have been remarkable. I am delighted to see so many now progressing to some of the very best institutions, and I know they leave us well prepared for happy and successful futures. I would also like to thank their parents and carers, whose encouragement and support have been so important throughout their time with us. We are incredibly proud of everything this cohort has achieved and wish them every success in the years ahead."

Vicky Linsley, Hive Education Trust CEO, said:

"The top grades at A Level are a very high bar indeed and I am immensely proud of the students and teachers of St Mary Magdalene Academy Sixth Form who worked so hard to achieve these excellent results."

John Reardon, Secondary Headteacher, adds:

"Another fantastic year for the students of SMMA! We are extremely proud of their achievements and it is testament to the hard work they put in. A huge thank you also to the Sixth Form team and teachers, whose relentless effort and support have helped our students achieve such wonderful results. Wishing the students all the very best for their next steps!"

Please read on for some of the many outstanding achievements and destinations of this year's leavers:

  • Ben achieved A*A*A*A* and will study English at Balliol College, Oxford
  • Lucy achieved A*A*A*A and will study Economics at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge
  • Ava achieved A*A*A*A and will study Physics at Imperial
  • Victor achieved A*A*A*A and will study Physics at Manchester
  • Ronan achieved A*A*A* and will study Maths at Imperial
  • Dylan achieved A*A*A* and will study English at King's
  • Eben achieved A*A*AA and will study Biology at Merton College, Oxford
  • Maryam achieved A*A*AB and will study Biology at Christ Church College, Oxford
  • Maya achieved A*A*A and will study Medicine at Christ Church College, Oxford
  • Shaamir achieved A*A*A and will study Dentistry at King's
  • Ovie achieved A*A*A and will study Computer Science at Warwick
  • Chloe achieved A*A*A and will study Economics at Bristol
  • Phoenix achieved A*A*A and will study Maths at King's
  • Elya achieved A*A*A and will study Economics at Warwick
  • Oscar achieved A*A*A and will study Mechanical Engineering at Warwick
  • Lexi achieved A*A*A and will study Zoology at Bristol
  • Ruby achieved A*A*A and will study Social and Political Studies at UCL
  • Federico achieved A*AAA and will study Maths at King's
  • Rosie achieved A*AAA and will study History and Politics at York
  • Natalia achieved AAAA and will study Veterinary Science at Liverpool
  • Aleyna achieved A*AA and will study Neuroscience at UCL
  • Liza achieved A*AA and will study Aeronautical Engineering at Durham
  • Max achieved A*AA and will study Maths at Durham
  • Martha achieved A*AA and will study History at Bristol
  • Rohan achieved A*AA and will study Mechanical Engineering at Nottingham
  • Alex achieved A*AA and will study Chemical Engineering at Manchester
  • Alan achieved A*AA and is taking a gap year
  • Raf achieved A*A*B and will study English and Philosophy at Bristol
  • Leo achieved A*AA and will study Management at Manchester
  • Melody achieved AAB and a grade 6 IB certificate, and will study Medicine at UCL