Academic results and university destinations
From Virtus to the world.
Celebrating outstanding January 2025 Results
Virtus College is proud to announce another series of exceptional academic success, with our January 2025 International A-Level results reflecting the hard work and dedication of both students and staff. This year, an impressive 69% of students achieved at least one A/A*, with 43% of all grades awarded at A/A*—a testament to our unwavering commitment to academic excellence. Subject-specific highlights include 100% of students achieving A-B grades in Year 13 Biology and Economics, and 80% of Year 12 Economics students securing an A grade. In Year 12 French, every student secured a top A grade.
At Virtus College, we pride ourselves not only on high academic achievement but also on value-added progress. Our institution has been ranked as an ALPS 1% school, placing us in the top 1% of British A-Level schools based on student progress, demonstrating that our students consistently achieve above and beyond expectations, securing top university placements and career pathways.
Exceptional
University Offers
Virtus College students continue to secure placements at the world’s most prestigious universities. This year, 73% of our UK applicants have received at least one offer from a Russell Group university, with standout offers including Engineering at the University of Cambridge, PPE at the University of Warwick and Durham, and Aeronautical Engineering at Imperial College London. Other remarkable offers span Mathematics & Philosophy at St Andrews, Mechanical Engineering at Bath, and Finance at Bristol and Durham.
Internationally, our students have received highly competitive offers from top Dutch and Spanish institutions, such as Econometrics at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Aerospace Engineering at Delft, Business Administration at IE University, and Medicine at Universidad de Navarra.
With 45% of our Year 13 students pursuing Business & Economics, 15% venturing into the biomedical field, and 10% in Engineering & Mathematics, Virtus College continues to empower students in diverse and ambitious career pathways. Congratulations to all our students for their hard-earned success—we look forward to seeing them excel at the world’s leading universities!
What is unique about Virtus?
A holistic and personalised
approach to education aligned
with aspirations
Consistent
track record of students
overachieving
Students reaching
the best universities
in the world.
A truly British experience of education with community, discipline, structure, challenge and support.
Highly educated and experienced workforce with teachers from the best universities including Oxford and Cambridge.
Outstanding pastoral
care and support with a mentor
for each student.
Results for the class of 2023-2024
Grade variance: class of 2023-2024
Results in previous years
Grade variance
At Virtus College, the academic journey at the end June 2024 showcased remarkable progress, underscoring the quality of our educational approach. Over this period, we saw a significant increase in our value-added score, gaining a full point, which is a clear indication of the impact our dedicated teaching and personalised support have on student outcomes. This improvement reflects our commitment to fostering an environment where students are not just meeting expectations but are consistently exceeding them.
As a whole school, 45% of students exceed their target grades by one grade or higher.
An incredible 52% of Year 13 managed to obtain one grade of higher than their target grades. This achievement highlights the effectiveness of our strategies in nurturing academic excellence and ensuring that each student reaches their full potential.
At Virtus College, we pride ourselves on creating an educational experience that empowers students to excel beyond their initial targets, making our school a top choice for parents who want to see their children thrive academically.
Understanding the importance of Grade Variance
At Virtus College The British Sixth Form, we monitor students’ progress from the start of Year 12. In order to carefully track their development, students are put on ‘Flight Paths’ which map out their expected progress from their IGCSEs and help to indicate the minimum expected A-Level grade they should achieve when they reach the end of Year 13. This informs our strategy for challenging and supporting students to exceed their potential as we value the growth of each student most.
What is a Flight Path?
It is an estimate of the range of A-Level grades a student should be working towards for the end of Key Stage 5 (Year 13) which is when they sit their final International A-Level examinations.
How do we calculate
the Grade Variance in our data?
This is determined by our Assessment Team using Flight Path data as well as a variety of factors including CAT-4 exam results, internal exams and mock examinations. A statistical analysis of the difference between the minimum expected results and final results is then undertaken to ascertain the final Grade Variance per student and subject. For Virtus, this measure of individual students’ growth beyond expectations is the best indicator of the success of our provision and the difference we make in young peoples’ lives.
University Destinations
UK
- University College London (UCL)
- University of Bristol
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Exeter
- University of Manchester
- University of Reading
- University of St. Andrews
- University of Warwick
- University of Bath
- King's College London
- Loughborough University
- University of Bristol
- University of Sheffield
USA
- Boston University
- Duke University
- St. Louis University
- Notre Dame
Netherlands
- Erasmus University College (Rotterdam)
- University of Amsterdam
- University of Groningen
- Universiteit Utrecht
Switzerland
- Glion Institute of Higher Education
Spain
- IE University
- Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
- Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (ICADE/ICAI)
- Universidad San Pablo CEU
Belgium
- UIBS Antwerpen
Italy
- Bocconi University
