Celebrating Wandsworth’s outcomes day achievers

Wandsworth noticed a rise within the proportion of prime A stage grades from 2024 to 2025. In 2025, 25% of all A stage grades had been not less than an A, in comparison with 22.1% in 2024. The proportion of BTEC entries attaining all distinctions and above additionally noticed a rise.

While early figures present many robust outcomes and college students transferring on to school, apprenticeships and jobs, outcomes day was about greater than grades. It’s the fruits of years of studying, formed by the assist of mother or father, carers, lecturers and buddies. 

Judi Gasser, Cabinet Member for Children, stated: “Congratulations to each pupil who acquired their outcomes. Whatever the next move, we recognise the trouble it’s taken to get right here and the dedication you’ve proven alongside the way in which. 

“Whether you’re moving on to work, further study or taking time to decide, you should be proud of what you’ve achieved.” 

Teachers have praised college students for his or her onerous work and dedication. 

Ark Putney Academy Principal Alison Downey stated “I’m so pleased with our yr 13 college students who’ve achieved such sensible A-level and BTEC outcomes. All their onerous work has definitely paid off! I’m additionally grateful to our workers group for his or her ardour and dedication.

“We are committed to providing a well-rounded and inclusive education here at Ark Putney, preparing every student to be a pillar of their community. I wish all our year 13s every success in their next steps.”

Nova Levine, Virtual School Headteacher, stated: “We are so proud of our care experienced young people. Their A Level and Level 3 BTEC results are a testament to their hard work, resilience, and the support of those who have championed them every step of the way. Today we recognise their achievements and look forward to all they will go on to accomplish.”

For many college students, the day was about greater than grades. 

Rahma Alam, pupil at Burntwood School, goes to Oxford University to check French and Arabic. She stated “I was actually pretty shocked with my results and I’m so glad I trusted myself on my journey. I’m really excited for what’s to come.”

Hannah Mirchie, additionally from Burntwood, goes to UCL to check diet. She stated “Finally I can breathe – I’m so excited for the future!”

Yunis Abukar a pupil from St John Bosco who’s going off to check cyber safety, stated “I felt calm, I wasn’t stressing as I knew my hard work would pay off and it did! The first person I told was my dad who was relieved and was really happy for me. My school supported me by providing me with the right resources so I can study both at home and at school.” 

Support is out there for any pupil contemplating their choices, together with UCAS clearing, faculty functions and apprenticeship recommendation. Schools, faculties and the council’s careers services are readily available to supply steering.