Highlights across Eckington Sixth Form’s class of 2025 include an A-level pass rate of 100%, with 75.9% of students achieving grades between A*-C, 41% between A*-B and 10.8% between A*-A. Students studying vocational courses including BTEC applied science, health and social care and digital film and video production were also celebrating some impressive results.

Eckington sixth form students have particularly impressed in the headline ‘value added score’, a progress measure which compares their A-level performance with what might be expected from their GCSE results. Initial indications suggest that on average, Eckington sixth formers may have progressed almost half a grade more than the national average.

Eckington Sixth Form’s strong and diverse curriculum can be seen in the performance of a wide variety of subjects. Students studying A-level science subjects achieved almost a grade above their expected progress, with English language and literature students also demonstrating strong progress. Furthermore, subjects such as fine art and photography also achieved very impressive results.

Eckington Sixth Form class of 2025 have studied hard and actively taken up the wide array of opportunities offered as part of the school’s ‘Building Futures’ enrichment programme. They are now well-prepared to pursue a diverse array of courses, ranging from biochemistry, physics and law to digital media, business management and criminology. They will be studying at a variety of universities including Sheffield, Leeds, York and Manchester. Others have secured apprenticeships and a range of different employment opportunities.

Headteacher, Richard Cronin, said: “We are all extremely proud of our Year 13 students who together have achieved an excellent value-added score. Their excellent results are testament to the hard work and dedication of students and staff. We wish all of our Year 13 students well as they go on to start their future education or career pathways.”