A Level Results 2026: Among the Best in Burford's History Congratulations, Class of 2026 Our warmest congratulations go to every student collecting results today. Students at Burford School are celebrating today after collecting one of the strongest sets of A Level results the school has ever achieved. Whether heading to university, an apprenticeship, employment or a year out, each has worked with real determination and we could not be prouder of them. Thank you, too, to our teachers, support staff and families, whose encouragement has made these results possible. We wish the Class of 2026 every success in whatever comes next. Across the board, this year's cohort of 114 students has excelled with record numbers of top grades, outstanding subject performances, and a remarkable range of university destinations. The results reflect the diligence of our students and the dedication and support of our staff. "These are amongst our best ever results at Burford. We are incredibly pleased with them, as they represent the hard work of our students and the commitment and support of our staff." The headlines Measure 2025 2026 Number of students 96 114 Average points score 34.6 37.1 Average grade C+ B- A*– A 19% 28% A*– B 50% 59% A*– C 81% 81% A*– E 98% 99% 3 A Levels at A*– A or higher 4% 15% 3 A Levels at A A B or higher 15% 24% 9% of all grades were awarded at A — up from 3.4% last year — and 20 students achieved at least one A grade, compared with 8 in 2025.** Outstanding progress It is not only the headline grades that tell the story. Independent measures of value added:  how much progress students make from their starting points place Burford among the very best sixth forms in the country: Alps and FFT estimates place the school in the top 25% of sixth forms nationally. No department placed in the bottom 25% for value added, compared with six departments last year. Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, English Literature, History and Further Maths all placed in the top 25% for value added. Product Design, Economics, Psychology and Sociology placed in the top 10% for value added. Subject highlights Chemistry - 50% of results at A*- A History - 38% of results at A*- A Art - 100% of results at A*- B Economics - 88% of results at A*- B Politics - 25% of results at A* Sociology - 20% of results at A* Where our students are heading This year's leavers are progressing to a superb range of courses and universities, including Oxbridge, Russell Group and specialist institutions: Natural Sciences, University of Cambridge History and Politics, University of Cambridge History and Politics, London School of Economics Physics with Astrophysics, University of Manchester Mathematics, Durham University Physics, University of Exeter Law, University of Nottingham Biochemistry, University of Sheffield Law, University of Manchester International Relations, University of Exeter Modern Languages and Cultures, Durham University Veterinary Medicine, University of Surrey We are equally proud of the many students continuing into the creative arts, with destinations including Costume at Arts University Bournemouth, Professional Acting at the University of West London, and Fine Art at University of the Arts London. Interested in joining our Sixth Form? Find out more about our courses, facilities and how to apply.