Thousands of Jewish sixth-formers are celebrating after smashing A-level and vocational records, with results surging across the community’s leading schools. Pupils clocked up eye-watering numbers of A*s, Distinctions and top marks, securing places at the UK’s most competitive universities, overseas institutions and high-level apprenticeships.
At JFS, where there were nearly 700 A-level entries, 55 percent of all grades were at A*–A, with 15 students achieving straight A*s. An impressive 84 percent of all entries were A–B, while in vocational courses, more than 80 percent of students achieved a Distinction or Distinction*.
“These results are up on last year and are a testament to all of the hard work that our fantastic staff and pupils have put in,” said headteacher David Moody. “It has been incredible to watch the determination with which students have applied themselves -they are a credit to the community.”
JCoSS recorded 56 percent of grades at A*/A (or equivalent) and 77 percent at A*–B, with vocational students scooping an outstanding 90 percent Distinction or better. “These outcomes are a powerful reflection of what it means to Achieve, Enrich and Inspire,” said headteacher Dr Melanie Lee, praising “the commitment, perseverance and spirit” of her Year 13s. Standout performers included Millie Ash, Rocco Bloom, Adam Hershkorn, Rocco Lewis and Toni Savage, who each achieved four A*s or equivalent.
Immanuel College celebrated a leap in performance, with 60 percent of grades at A*–A and 88 percent at A*–B, while every BTEC student achieved Distinction*–Distinction. Top destinations include Cambridge, Sheffield Medical School, leading US universities and prestigious arts institutions. Head Dan Endlar called the results “a testament to resilience, determination, and the outstanding support” of staff.
At Hasmonean High School for Boys, 23 percent of grades were A*, 51 percent at A*/A and 74 percent at A*–B. Seven students achieved three or four A*s, with most heading to yeshiva before taking up top university places. Headteacher Miriam Langdon hailed “excellent results” and CEO Andrew McClusky praised students’ “wonderful work for charities and tremendous commitment to Jewish learning.” Menahel Rabbi Jeremy Golker said the grades were “all the more impressive given the amount of time our students dedicate to Torah learning, chessed projects and youth leadership.”
Their sister school, Hasmonean High School for Girls, posted 15 percent A*, 46 percent A*/A and 71 percent A*–B. Twenty-three percent of students achieved at least three A/Distinction grades, with leavers progressing to seminary and then Russell Group universities including LSE, UCL and Imperial. Headteacher Alice Lucas said the school was “proud of their successes” and that “the whole community will benefit from their contribution.”
Yavneh College posted 51 percent A*/A, 83 percent A*–B, and 82 percent of vocational students achieving at least three distinctions. “To get top grades at A Level takes a huge amount of work and dedication, and I could not be prouder,” said executive headteacher Spencer Lewis.
Over at King David High School in Manchester, more than one fifth of grades were at A*, close to 50 percent at A*/A – up 16 percent on last year – and over a third of students averaged an A or higher. Almost 80 percent secured their first-choice university, with destinations including Cambridge, Imperial, Durham, Warwick and three students going into Medicine. Interim headteacher Tracy Basger hailed the leap as “nothing short of remarkable.”
King Solomon High School in Essex is celebrating its best A-level results in three years, with grades improving across every category. A*–A grades rose by 13 percent, A*–B by 18 percent, and A*–C by 18 percent. The average KS5 grade (A-level and vocational combined) is now a B–, up from a C– last year. Headteacher Michele Phillips said the Sixth Form Centre was “full of joy, happiness and pride” and that “almost every single student achieved the grades required for their chosen destination.”
Rabbi David Meyer OBE, Chief Executive of PaJeS, said:“With results even stronger than last year, Jewish schools are yet again performing among the top schools in the country. Especially during these challenging times, this is a testament to the whole school community and reflects the important contribution our community makes to wider society. Congratulations are due to all the teachers, school leaders, governors, parents and, above all, the students.”
You can see the article here
