'An Exceptional Vintage' as Fulham Sixth Formers Excel
Schools across the area celebrate strong performances
Sacred Heart pupils learn their results. Picture: H&F Council
August 17, 2026
Fulham's sixth-formers celebrated a highly successful results day on Thursday 13 August, as they collected A-level, BTEC, CTEC and T-level grades. More than 1,110 Year 13 pupils from across the borough received their results, with over 30 per cent achieving A to A* and almost 80 per cent graded A* to C.. For the second year running, more than 30% of students achieved A to A* grades."
The London Oratory School reported one of the strongest academic performances in its history, describing this year's results as "an exceptional vintage." According to the school's headline figures, 44 per cent of grades were A*/A, 78 per cent A*-B and 95 per cent A*-C, with 37 pupils achieving A*/A/A or better. The school emphasised that these outcomes reflected "the academic ambition, talent and hard work of our pupils, but also the extraordinary commitment and expertise of their teachers."
Fulham Boys School also celebrated its best-ever A-level results, with 88 per cent of grades at A* to C, a significant rise from the previous year. Headmaster David Smith said the results were "testament to a huge amount of hard work from our boys and staff," adding that the cohort had set high standards since their GCSEs. More than 60 per cent of students progressed to Russell Group universities, with ten achieving at least two A* grades. The document highlights standout achievers including James Davison, who earned three A*s and an A and will study engineering at Cambridge, and Mats Von Waldthausen, who secured a place at Oxford to study design.
Fulham Boys sixth formers with their results
Fulham Cross Academy reported strong results across A-levels, T-levels and BTECs. Ninety-one per cent of A-level entries achieved grades A* to E, with biology students performing particularly well. The school's first cohort of T-level health students achieved a 100 per cent pass rate, with four earning Merit grades. Vocational outcomes were equally impressive, with 100 per cent pass rates in BTEC business and BTEC health and social care. Headteacher Miss Johnson praised students' "determination, resilience and ambition," noting the success of the new T-level programme.
Miss Johnson (centre) with Fulham Cross A-level students
Lady Margaret School celebrated another year of outstanding achievement, with 38 per cent of grades at A*-A, 63 per cent at A*-B and 87 per cent at A*-C. The proportion of A*-A grades remained well above the national average. The school recorded eight A* grades in English Literature and Mathematics, six in Physics and five in Psychology, while subjects including DT, Art, French, Further Mathematics, Music, Politics, Religious Studies and Spanish saw no grades below a C. Extended Project Qualification results were exceptional, with all entries graded A*-A. Students will now progress to universities across the UK and Europe, including Cambridge, Oxford, UCL, Manchester, Bristol, Durham and Amsterdam.
Sacred Heart High School also reported a strong year, with 80 per cent of passes graded A* to C and 83 per cent of BTEC grades between Double Distinction Star and Double Distinction. By mid-morning on results day, 98 per cent of students aiming for university had already secured a place. A spokesperson said the school was "delighted and incredibly proud" of the cohort's achievements.
William Morris Sixth Form celebrated exceptional results across A-levels and vocational Level 3 courses. Principal Mary Berrisford praised students' "amazing hard work and resilience." Among the standout achievers were Haider Ali Malik, who earned A*, A, A in economics, maths and psychology and will study economics at King's College London, and Miles Benedict Estrada, who achieved Distinction grades in applied science and CTEC IT and will begin a lab-based apprenticeship.
Hammersmith Academy recorded its strongest results to date, with a 100 per cent A-level pass rate and significant rises across all grade ranges. Eighty per cent of grades were A* to C, 56 per cent A* to B and 21 per cent A* to A. Spanish and media students achieved 100 per cent A* to B, while psychology, sociology, economics and maths also saw high-performing cohorts. Students are now heading to Cambridge, Edinburgh, Warwick, Bath, Imperial and King's College London, as well as competitive apprenticeships with BAe Systems, British Airways, Deutsche Bank and Ofcom. Headteacher Gary Kynaston said the results reflected "ambition, hard work and resilience," adding that the academy aims to ensure every student is "equipped to achieve real-world success."
Hammersmith Academy students L-R: Alec Traykov, Anas Fudle, Tegan Aumayer, Numair Huda, Asya Al-Wafai, Sara Ali
West London Free School celebrated a record-breaking year, with 27 per cent of entries awarded A, 58 per cent graded A* or A, and 85 per cent graded B or higher. Two-thirds of students achieved at least three Bs, and 40 per cent achieved three As. Students from disadvantaged backgrounds secured places at leading institutions including Imperial, Leeds, Durham and City St George's. The school also reported a record number of medical placements and several students heading abroad to universities including NYU and Maastricht.
Godolphin and Latymer also had an exceptional year, with 47.4 per cent of A-level grades awarded at A*. More than 90 per cent of leavers secured places at their first-choice university, with destinations spanning the UK, Europe and the United States, including Cambridge, Chicago, Dartmouth, Duke, Georgetown, Imperial, NYU Tisch, Oxford, Princeton, Stanford and UCL. Headteacher Dr Frances Ramsey said she "could not be more proud of the Class of 2026," praising their commitment and the support of staff.
Latymer Upper School also achieved stellar results, with 43 per cent of grades awarded A*, 81 per cent A* or A, and 95 per cent A-B. Twenty-seven students achieved straight A*s, and seven achieved four A*s. Oxbridge will welcome 23 Latymerians this autumn, while others have secured places at leading universities across the UK, Europe, Canada and the United States. Headteacher Su Wijeratna said the results reflected students' "extraordinary hard work and commitment," while staff highlighted the school's strong international advising programme and record EPQ outcomes.
Cllr Hannah Bulmer, H&F Cabinet Member for Social Advancement and the Pathway Bond, congratulated all students receiving their results, noting that "great grades don't happen on their own and neither do great careers." She emphasised the council's Pathway Bond programme, which provides work experience and support long before results day to help young people prepare for their futures.
Nationally, top A-level grades have risen for the third year running, with 28.5% of all grades across England, Wales and Northern Ireland awarded at A* or A, up slightly from 28.3% last year. Although still far below the inflated results of 2020 and 2021, when exams were cancelled and grades were based on teacher assessment, the proportion of top grades has been slowly climbing since the return to pre-pandemic grading standards in 2023.
This year also saw notable differences in outcomes between boys and girls. While more A* and A grades were awarded to girls overall—137,000 compared with 120,900—the percentage of top grades favoured boys, who achieved A-A in 28.9% of entries compared with 28% for girls. This continues a reversal first seen last year, though girls still outperform boys across the broader A-C range, with 79.8% of their grades falling within that band compared with 76.8% for boys. Ucas also reported a record number of 18-year-olds securing a place at their first-choice university.
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