Longley Park Sixth Form Academy – Summer Results 2026
Longley Park Students Celebrate Another Year of Strong A Level and Vocational Success
Students and staff at Longley Park Sixth Form Academy are celebrating another year of excellent achievement as learners receive their A Level, vocational and technical qualification results with an amazing 99% pass rate and 60% of students achieving high grades. An amazing 138 students achieved the highest grades across their entire set of qualifications. Across both academic and vocational pathways, students have demonstrated resilience, determination and ambition, securing outcomes that will enable them to progress to university, apprenticeships and employment.
This year, A Level students achieved an impressive pass rate, with more than 36% of grades awarded at A, A or B*. Strong performances were seen across a range of subjects, including Law, Psychology, English Language, Sociology, 3D Design, Mathematics and Biology and Chemistry. Students in Business, Economics and Criminology also secured excellent results, reflecting the strength and breadth of the curriculum at Longley Park. Extending their learning, we saw78% of our Extended Project Students achieving high grades with some inspiring projects.
Particularly impressive outcomes were achieved in A Level Law, where 57% of students achieved high grades (A*-B), English Language with 50% high grades, and Sociology, where almost half of all grades were awarded at A*-B. Creative subjects continued to flourish, with students in Photography and 3D Design producing work of an exceptionally high standard.
Vocational qualifications once again delivered outstanding results. Across all Extended Diploma programmes, students achieved a pass rate of 99.6%, with over 73% achieving high grades and almost 97% securing Merit or above. The strongest performances were seen in Applied Science, where more than 86% of students achieved top grades, and Health and Social Care, where almost 80% secured the highest outcomes available.
The academy's Extended Certificate programmes maintained a 100% overall pass rate, with two-thirds of students achieving high grades and more than 93% securing Merit or above. Applied Law with 90% high grades, Computing with 86% high grades), IT and Health & Social Care all recorded particularly strong outcomes.
Creative vocational pathways also continued to excel. Students studying UAL Extended Diplomas in Art & Design and Game Art & Design achieved a 100% pass rate, with 88% securing Merit or above. Technical education remained a major success story, with the T Level in Education and Early Years achieving a 100% pass rate, and the majority of students attaining Distinction or Merit grades.
Jamie Davies, Principal of Longley Park Sixth Form Academy, said:
"We are incredibly proud of the achievements of our students. These results reflect not only academic and vocational success, but also the perseverance, commitment and personal growth our learners have demonstrated throughout their time with us. Whether progressing to higher education, apprenticeships or employment, our students leave Longley Park equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in the next stage of their journey."
Mike Westerdale, CEO of Brigantia Learning Trust, said:
"These results are a testament to the ambition, resilience and determination of our students, and the unwavering commitment of our staff. At Longley Park Sixth Form, and across Brigantia Learning Trust, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. This year's outstanding outcomes reflect the power of high expectations, expert teaching and a culture of ambition that enables every learner to succeed, whatever pathway they choose."
Students from across the academy are now progressing to a wide range of destinations including leading universities, degree apprenticeships, specialist training providers and employment opportunities in sectors such as healthcare, law, engineering, business, education and the creative industries.
As results day unfolds, the Longley Park community is celebrating not only outstanding qualifications, but also the determination, resilience and aspirations that have helped students achieve them. Their success reflects the academy's commitment to ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive and realise their potential.
