Hammersmith Academy celebrates A-Level Results Day with students securing top grades to catapult them into first-choice universities and competitive degree apprenticeships to start their professional journeys.

A-Level results continue to excel, with 50% of all grades awarded being A*–B, and impressively 75% at A*–C, improving further upon last year’s achievements.

Multiple subjects achieved outstanding results, highlighting the breadth of excellence across the Academy’s curriculum. In Psychology, 71% of students secured a grade B or above. Sociology saw 73% at B or higher, while Economics achieved an impressive 69% B and above. In Politics, 61% earned a grade B or higher. Creative subjects also shone, with Art seeing 79% of grades at B or above, and Further Mathematics, a traditionally challenging subject, securing 83% at B or higher.

Vocational course results are even more impressive demonstrating that vocational pathways are an equally powerful route to university and career success. A noteworthy 62% of all BTEC grades were at Distinction* or Distinction level, with 100% of students achieving Merit or above. Standout courses include BTEC Business, where 67% of grades were Distinction or higher, and BTEC Sport, with a remarkable 71% at Distinction or above.

This year’s cohort proves that academic success at Hammersmith Academy opens the door to exceptional real-world opportunities. From Law at King’s College London, Japanese & Linguistics at University of Edinburgh, and Fine Art at the University of Oxford to Product Design at the University of Leeds, Neuroscience at University of Exeter, Game Development at Kingston University, Interior Design at University of the Arts London, Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London and University of Bath, and highly coveted Marketing Degree Apprenticeship with L’Oréal and Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with National Highways, our students have secured places across a vast range of subjects on some of the most competitive courses and programmes in the country.

These outcomes highlight the Academy’s expertise in guiding students towards a diverse range of destinations, from Oxbridge and Russell Group universities to industry-leading degree apprenticeships that are more sought-after than ever. Through specialist teaching, personalised careers support, and a deep understanding of each student’s ambitions, we ensure every individual has a clear route to success.

A-Level Standout Successes

•  Head Student, Anisha Ali was this year’s highest achiever with A*A*A*A and will study Mathematics at University of Bath. She said, “Balancing the demands of four A Levels, extracurricular activities, a part-time job, and my personal life was one of the toughest parts of Sixth Form, the support from friends and teachers at Hammersmith Academy has been incredible, they’ve been there for me every step of the way, and I couldn’t have achieved these results without them. My advice to future students is to make the most of the help available, because the teachers here are fully invested in helping you reach your goals.”
• Head Student, Musa Said followed closely with an impressive A*A*A and will go on to Queen Mary University of London to study Mathematics. He said of his time, “The most important thing at HA that helped me achieve my goals was definitely the teachers. All my teachers were great and made extra effort to help us, from running interventions to marking answers outside of lessons. A special thank you to the maths department. I went into their office five times a day during exams and they always gave help no matter what, which I really appreciate. I enjoyed A Level Maths, so I’m actually looking forward to doing some harder maths at uni and hopefully getting my degree in it!”
• Georgia Marshallsay continues the Academy’s tradition of sending students to Oxbridge by attaining AAA, and goes on to read Fine Art at University of Oxford. She commented, “I’m so excited to finally be going to University of Oxford after years of hard work. All my teachers and the Careers Team have helped me so much throughout my journey, and I’m incredibly grateful for their support.”
• Sibling success continued with Leo Marshallsay attaining A*Distinction*B to study Product Design (Industrial) at University of Leeds. He concluded, “Having achieved the grades to go to my first-choice university, I feel much more hopeful and optimistic for the future, with a clearer idea of what lies ahead over the next three years. The teachers at Hammersmith Academy were crucial to my success, offering one-to-one support whenever I needed it, not just to help me achieve my academic goals, but to help me grow as a person. I’m greatly looking forward to studying a course I’m passionate about while enjoying the freedom and independence that comes with it.”
• Sean Hamilton has secured his place at University of Edinburgh to study Japanese & Linguistics. He added, “I feel both grateful and relieved to have secured my place at university. The Academy provided ample support by paying for resources along with the tireless support from my teachers which played a huge role in my success. I’m excited to study subjects I couldn’t take in Sixth Form and to make the most of my Year Abroad in Japan.”
•  Millie Stasicka secured A*A*A to read Law at King’s College London.
• Erion Qamili scored A*AA and will also attend King’s College London to study Accounting & Finance.
• Lily Traykov secured a Marketing Degree Apprenticeship with L’Oréal.
• Khalil Ali attained a Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with National Highways.
• Ayushi Mehra achieved AAAB to study Computer Science & Mathematics at St Andrew’s
• Leah Fernandes secured a place to study Medicine at University of Southampton. She said, “I feel so relieved and incredibly proud to have achieved the grades to secure my offer at Southampton, it’s a dream I’ve been working towards for so long, and finally realising it feels unreal. The unconditional support from my teachers, especially the Careers Team, was invaluable in helping me secure my place. Balancing exams, interviews, and extracurricular activities to strengthen my application was challenging, but every bit of hard work has been worth it. I can’t wait to meet new people, share amazing experiences, and study the course I’ve worked so hard for.”

Headteacher, Gary Kynaston, said, “This year’s A-Level and BTEC results are a powerful demonstration that education at Hammersmith Academy is about more than just grades, it’s about opening doors to the futures our students dream of. Whether securing places at top universities, including Oxbridge and the Russell Group, or winning competitive apprenticeships with leading employers, our students are stepping confidently into the next chapter of their lives. They have combined academic excellence with the skills, resilience, and ambition to thrive in the real world.

My thanks go to our dedicated staff and specialist UCAS and Careers Team, whose expert guidance ensures every student has a clear pathway to success. This is reflected in the sheer diversity of the destinations, courses and apprenticeship placements our students have secured. I am immensely proud of what our students have achieved and excited to see the impact they will make in their chosen fields.”