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As the class of 2026 celebrates its A Level results, Bedales students are preparing to embark on diverse and ambitious pathways, ranging from leading universities to renowned creative and performing arts institutions around the world.
An impressive 43% of grades achieved by Bedales students were A*- A, with 30 students (29%) achieving the equivalent of at least three A grades, 13 of whom had previously attended Bedales Prep or Pre-prep school. 92% of all grades were A*-C.
79% of Bedales students received offers from their first choice institution, taking up places to study at some of the most prestigious universities featured in the top 100 of the QS university global ranking including:
University of Oxford - Music (x2), Physics
McGill University, Montreal - Bachelor of Arts
UCL - Economics and Business with East European Studies
University of Edinburgh - Classical Studies, Fine Art, History of Art and English Literature, Maths, Social Anthropology
King’s College London - English, European Studies
University of Manchester - Computer Science, Drama and Film Studies
University of Bristol - Criminology, Economics, Economics with Innovation (x2), English, Philosophy, Psychology (x2)
University of Warwick - Maths and Philosophy
University of Birmingham - English Literature, Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology
University of Leeds - Neuroscience
University of Glasgow - History, Human Biology and Physiology, English Literature/Film & Television Studies
Durham University - Liberal Arts, Physics
University of Nottingham - Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience
Members of previous cohorts who applied through this year’s cycle will also be taking up places at QS Top 100 universities including King’s College London (English), University of Bristol (Anthropology) and Durham University (Education Studies).
Bedales’ strong reputation in the performing arts continues this year, with - in addition to the above – a further five students taking up places to study Music at Goldsmiths; Electronic and Produced Music at Guildhall School of Music and Drama; Music Production at University of Westminster; Music at Berklee College of Music, Massachusetts; and Jazz Harp at Berklee, Valencia. One student wiIl also be taking up a place to study Acting at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).
A number of Bedales students have opted to continue their art and design education, pursuing Art Foundation courses at Kingston University, University of the Arts, London and Atelier de Sèvres, Paris. Other Bedales students are joining undergraduate art and design courses including:
Bournemouth University - Animation Production
ESMOD, Paris - Fashion Design
Falmouth University - Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Glasgow School of Art - Fine Art (Painting)
Kingston University - Fashion (x2), Product and Furniture Design (x2), Creative and Cultural Industries: Art Direction
Loughborough University - Industrial Design
Manchester Metropolitan University - Fashion Art Direction
University of the Arts, London - Product and Industrial Design, Media Communications, Film, Fashion Design Technology: Menswear
The diverse choices of Bedales students also include undergraduate courses at Escape Studios (Programming for Games and VFX) and Scotland’s Rural College (Horticulture: Plantsmanship).
International study continues to be popular with Bedales students. Further to the courses highlighted above, other places include: Amsterdam University College (Liberal Arts); IE University, Madrid (Business Administration); Les Roches, Marbella (Hospitality); New York University Tisch School of the Arts; Smith College, Massachusetts (Liberal Arts); and Vogue College of Fashion, New York (Fashion).
Will Goldsmith, Head of Bedales, commented:
"Congratulations to all of our departing 6.2 students on their achievements and the commitment they have shown throughout their time at Bedales. Their results reflect hard work and perseverance, and also the confidence to pursue subjects and pathways that genuinely inspire them. This year, nearly a third of the cohort achieved the equivalent of 3 x As or better across their best three grades, and students have secured places on an impressive range of courses spanning the sciences, humanities, creative arts and performance disciplines."
"What is particularly pleasing is the breadth of ambition represented in this year group. At a time when many students feel pressure to follow conventional routes, our leavers continue to demonstrate intellectual curiosity, creativity and independence of thought. Whether progressing to leading universities, specialist conservatoires, art and design schools or alternative pathways, students leave Bedales with the skills and self-belief to make a positive contribution in the world. We are immensely proud of all they have accomplished and look forward to seeing what they achieve next."
Note results and university destinations are provisional and subject to change.
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