Post-16 Results 2025
The progress made by this cohort is the strongest in Sheldon’s history, with a record-breaking Value-Added score of +0.58. This means that, on average, each student achieved more than half a grade higher than expected based on their prior attainment.
Almost all students secured the grades required for their first-choice university or apprenticeship places, and we look forward to following their exciting futures.
There were some truly outstanding outcomes this year, with the percentage of A* grades (12%) more than doubling compared with last year, and 99% of all entries awarded grades A*–E. These achievements reflect the determination, talent and commitment of both students and staff.
Headteacher, Pete Lynch, commented on the outstanding results this year:
Our students have shown remarkable dedication, resilience, and ambition, truly living out our school value of being the best you. I am thrilled to announce that our value-added score of 0.58 – the highest in Sheldon’s history – demonstrates that every student, whatever their ability, achieved beyond national expectations. This is a testament to their determination and the unwavering commitment of our exceptional Sixth Form tutor team and teachers, who have guided each student towards securing their chosen next step, whether that be university, an apprenticeship, or employment.
Today is a celebration of their hard work and achievements, and I wish them every success as they step into the next chapter of their lives. Wherever their journey takes them, they will always be cherished members of the Sheldon family.
Assistant Headteacher and Head of Sixth Form, Eugene Spiers was delighted with these results and expressed his pride in the students’ achievement:
Our students worked incredibly hard and showed real resilience and commitment to achieve these results. A sizable group of these students were in the Study Room every day after school and many of them came in during the May half term to revise for their exams. This is the sort of dedication that leads to excellent progress and outcomes that most students were happy with.
I would also like to extend my thanks to our hardworking staff and to all the parents and carers for their support. We hope that all the students keep in touch and let us know how they get on in the future.
Overview
While we are proud of every students’ achievements this year, several individuals delivered particularly impressive performances. Below are just some of our top-performing students – but we celebrate and commend the hard work and success of the entire cohort.
| Name of Student | Results | Destination |
| Will Hempstock | A*A*A* | Studying Management with a work placement at the University of Bath |
| Bea Carrington | A*A*A | Studying Law at the University of Exeter |
| Harry Maxwell | A*A*A | Studying Biochemistry at the University of Leeds |
| Michael Agyepong | A*AAB | Studying Aerospace Engineering at the University of Bristol |
| Adam Merrett | A*ABB | Studying Computer Science and Mathematics (with placement year) at Loughborough University |
| Dom Lycett | A*A*B | tbc |
| Josh Maxwell | A*AA | Studying Physics at the University of Leeds |
| Theo Proctor | A*AA | Studying Economics (with placement year) at Loughborough University |
| Dan Holden | A*AB | Studying Economics at Loughborough University |
| Sophie Parker | A*AB | Studying Human Geography at Lancaster University |
| Seda Demir | A*BB | Studying Law at the University of Reading |
| Lottie Porter | A*BB | Gap year |
| Luca Booer | AAB | Gap year with deferred place at Swansea University to study Economics |
| Tilly Childe | AAB | Studying Veterinary Science at the University of Bristol |
| Daisy Gilbert | AAB | Studying History at Loughborough University |
| Hannah Mackledon | AAB | Studying Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at the University of Warwick |
| Filip Mysiura | AAB | tbc |
| Milo Standen | AAB | Studying Civil Engineering at the University of Bristol |
| Aaron Walker | AAB | Level 7-degree apprenticeship with Rolls Royce |
| Harriet Taylor | AAB | Studying Geography at the University of Exeter |
| Lorna Sivewright | AAC | Studying Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting at Newcastle University |
| Millie Barker | ADistC | Studying Primary Education at the University of the West of England, Bristol |
Josh Nelson will also be starting a Level 7 degree apprenticeship with an accounting firm in Bristol. Lewis Clark will begin a Level 7 degree apprenticeship with KPMG in Bristol. Many students will be embarking on gap years including camps in America, travelling in Africa, Asia etc.
Millie Barker, Matthew Baxter, Ollie Purbrick, Seda Demir, Alex Humphrey and Lucas Quantrill were amongst the best for ‘progress made from GCSE’.