A level RESULTS

From Academia to Apprenticeships: Our A-Level Results Open Doors

Satis House garden was filled with smiles as the Class of 2024 opened their A Level results and looked forward to embarking on the next chapter of their lives. Our pupils are heading off to a wide range of destinations in the UK and overseas, including apprenticeships, a career in the Army, places at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music conservatoire, and to study Fashion at Central Saint Martins. Others have secured university places to study subjects ranging from Medicine, Law, and Economics to Marketing, Psychology and Politics and International Relations.

Principal, Ben Charles said, “With an increase in the highest grades compared to last year, we are thrilled that again the majority of our pupils successfully secured places at their first choice destination. King’s takes great pride in the value added to each pupil’s educational journey. This year’s results highlight our commitment to a balanced approach that prioritises academic rigour while fostering personal growth. These results are a testament to the pupils’ hard work and dedication, and we are incredibly proud of all that these young people have accomplished as members of our King’s community.”

SIXTH FORM

A*s Across the Board

It was a clean sweep of A*s for all our Art pupils this year. Huge congratulations to Inigo, Maggie, Sarah and Siia, whose outstanding artworks earned them top grades. These exceptional results are a testament to the many hours they spent in the Art department honing their skills and exploring their creativity. Under the expert guidance of their Art teacher, Mr Robson, their dedication and passion have truly paid off. Well done to all!

Individual Success STORIES

A*A*A*A Success for Priya

Huge congratulations to Priya, who achieved an outstanding A*A*A and an A* in her EPQ. She will be studying Economics at UCL. 

“I’m looking forward to studying Economics with the hope of going into policy. The work of international organisations really interests me at the moment. My advice is to set your goals high and listen to yourself. But also, have fun—I love the memories I have and the people I’ve met at King’s.”

Sew Long, Farewell Maggie

Huge congratulations to Maggie on achieving A*AB in her A Levels as well as A* in her Extended Project Qualification. Maggie is now off to study fashion design at the prestigious Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London.

She joined King’s in Year 7, where her art teacher quickly recognised her talent and encouraged her to push her boundaries and aim for Central Saint Martins—a goal for which Maggie is profoundly grateful. She recalls being shy when she first started, but King’s provided her with opportunities, including a scholarship and the role of prefect, which gave her the confidence to explore different experiences. “I am really glad that in the Sixth Form I was encouraged to step out of my comfort zone and try activities that the younger me wouldn’t have considered.”

Maggie has lived and breathed Art and DT during her time at King’s. “I either lived in the Art department or the DT department—sometimes until 8 pm! I could be burning canvases or doing veneers on wood.” One of her favourite memories is spending the Easter holidays in the DT department making furniture as part of a workshop, though this might also have something to do with the snacks provided by the DT teacher! Maggie advises, “Don’t take things for granted, as there are so many opportunities that King’s has to offer, and the time goes by really quickly, so you need to make the most of it.”

Straight A*s for Fraser

Congratulations to Fraser, who is headed to King’s College London to study Computer Science after achieving a fabulous A*A*A*.

Fraser has been at King’s since Nursery and particularly valued “the small class sizes and individual attention – it was easy to ask questions and go to teachers after class for extra support”.

As the captain of the badminton team, Fraser enjoyed making rallying speeches to his team, which helped build his confidence in public speaking. He is now looking forward to the next chapter of his life and feels King’s has prepared him well, especially through the talks about university, CV workshops and interview practice.

From School Bag to Stethoscope

Congratulations to Head Boy Chris who will be studying Medicine at Brighton and Sussex Medical School.

Having joined King’s in Reception, Chris has been a Chorister, Choral Scholar and member of all the bands before becoming Prefect and ultimately Head Boy – despite confessing he was quite shy! He credits his success to King’s. “I enjoyed how at home I feel at King’s. I’m comfortable here, and sInce Senior School I’ve grown a lot in my ability to speak to people, whether that be strangers or adults. This has particularly helped me when applying for medicine.”

Chris remembers one of his highlights was returning to school after the COVID lockdowns and taking part in the Colour Run with all his friends. His advice for anyone joining the King’s school community: “Don’t be afraid to get stuck in, as there is so much to do. The more you put yourself out there and the more you’re willing to try new things, the better your experience will be”.

Head Girl Diving into the Future with AAB

Head Girl Liz is set to head to York to study Social and Public Policy, Ethics and Justice after
taking a gap year in Australia, where she will be learning to dive.

Liz discovered her love for the water after spending time wild swimming with her dad in Scotland. Reflecting on her nine years at King’s, Liz fondly recalls how much she enjoyed “getting involved and the amount of things you can do here: the music, the drama and the people here really make King’s the special place that it is”.

Liz took part in as many co-curricular activities as possible, including drama, both front and backstage. As a music scholar, she participated in all the orchestras, the jazz band and the wind band. She also found time to play hockey for the first team. While Liz will miss the people most, she knows that she has made friends for life. She has valued her time here, saying King’s has “taught me resilience, perseverance, patience. The opportunities it has given me have set me up for life, and I am grateful”.

Cardiff Calls for Alfie

Alfie’s journey at King’s has been truly inspiring, as he successfully balanced representing Great Britain as a triathlete with his A Level studies. His commitment to both sport and academics is admirable, managing to perform well in his exams while training at an elite level.

Over his five years at King’s, Alfie embraced the many co-curricular opportunities, from the CCF to Business Enterprise Day, which he credits with helping him build a strong CV. Recent highlights include the moving Leavers’ cathedral service and celebrating A-Level results with friends in the Satis House gardens. Alfie advises current and future pupils, “Throw yourself into everything at King’s; there’s so much to do. And if you need help, just ask—the teachers are always there for you.”

As Alfie heads to Cardiff University to study Environmental Geoscience, we wish him every success in his studies and in his next race. His achievements as an international athlete and dedicated pupil have made us all proud.

Postgraduate Ambitions for Bonnie

Bonnie was thrilled to receive an offer to study Psychology with Child Development at York St John University, with plans to pursue a doctorate in Counselling and Psychology at the postgraduate level.

After joining Sixth Form as a Chadlington Scholar, Bonnie has greatly valued “the atmosphere and environment and just everything that goes on at King’s”.

During her time at King’s, Bonnie participated in the drama production Moon Landing, served on the Charities Committee, and played hockey and netball. A highlight of her experience was House Music, and she fondly recalls the memorable day when pupils went into Rochester dressed as Ali G. Reflecting on her time here, Bonnie advises new pupils to “just enjoy the King’s experience while it lasts. You don’t realise how quickly these two years go, so you shouldn’t take it for granted. These two years have completely changed my life and everything around me. If I could do it again, I would.”

Bonnie will miss the people and teachers, but feels that King’s has prepared her well for the next stage of her life. “King’s has helped me grow my confidence a lot. It has improved my public speaking skills by giving me experience at events. Most importantly, it has made me an adult.”

Success for Summer with AAB

Summer proved today that hard work does pay off as she looks forward to reading Politics and International Relations at the London School of Economics.

Joining King’s for Sixth Form, Summer threw herself into her studies alongside her passions, piano and debating. She advises, “You can still study hard and have a good time by making sure there is a balance of everything”.

In particular, Summar has valued the close-knit teaching environment at King’s. “I really like my teachers; they’re really friendly, and I enjoy how the classes are small, leading to a one to one learning experience”. When collecting her results today, Summer was delighted to celebrate her success with her friends. “I know how hard I have to work, and I know if I put in the effort – something I didn’t fully realise until today – it does get you where you need to be eventually’.

A Bright Future in Brighton

Nik is celebrating after being offered a place at his first choice, the University of Sussex, to study Economics.

Reflecting on his time at King’s, Nik shared, “I’m incredibly grateful to the inspiring teachers at King’s who sparked my love for Economics and helped me achieve the A grade I needed to pursue my passion at university.”

Moving to King’s from a grammar school for Sixth Form, Nik has thoroughly enjoyed the extracurricular opportunities, particularly the CCF, hockey, cross country, and the fun of all the House events and competitions. Highlights include being part of the school band, supporting the drama productions and Open Mic Nights, as well as the whole Duke of Edinburgh experience.

His advice for new pupils: “Get involved in everything you can. Make the most of it, especially in your first year.” Though he will miss being with his friends every day, Nik feels well-prepared for the future. “King’s prepares you through interview practice and helps you figure out what you want to do next.”

Celebrations for Chloe

Chloe was celebrating after achieving ABB, which allows her to pursue her love of English Literature at Southampton University.

Having been at King’s since Reception, Chloe was House Captain for Parker and has always enjoyed the competitiveness and good-natured rivalry of the House events, whether it was sports day, House music, or conkers.

Chloe has thrown herself into everything the school has to offer. “I have enjoyed the extracurricular activities – they have been really fun. I’ve been in the choir, always involved in the school play, and participated in a lot of sports. I was always on the sports teams, playing hockey, netball, and cricket. I would advise newcomers to just get stuck in. Some of my closest friends are those made while doing extracurricular activities.”

Chloe is sad to say goodbye to the teaching staff. “I love the teachers here – they are always really friendly. King’s has made me a well-rounded person. It’s about how to use your manners and interact with others. It has always been more than just academic learning.”

Passport to Success

Nathan will be heading to Aberdeen to read History and International Politics, but first he will be taking a gap year, spending six months in Australia and six months in Canada.

Nathan joined in Year 5 and speaks fondly of his time here. “King’s is about the people you meet and the friends you make along the way. The close relationships you build with the teachers are also special—they’re always there to help with anything you need.”

“I got involved in everything music – all the choirs, orchestras, jazz bands, wind bands and brass groups. I did a lot of acting in my earlier years at King’s, and then transitioned to working behind the scenes, as deputy stage manager for three shows and crewed several others as assistant stage manager.” His highlights at King’s include proudly completing his Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award and the annual Carol Service in the Cathedral.

His advice to others is simple: “Don’t be afraid to ask for help. The teachers really want to see you do your best, and they’re very approachable. They can help you with anything you need.”

Nathan feels the school has fully supported him with his next steps. “King’s has provided excellent career advice, so I understand exactly what I need to do after leaving. On days like this, I feel confident and well-prepared to secure my place at university. It was reassuring to know that if things hadn’t gone as planned, the staff were ready to guide me through the next steps, we all felt supported”.

Not just a pipe dream!

Congratulations to Music Scholar Hugh who will further his passion for music at the world-renowned conservatoire, The Royal Academy of Music.

Hugh has always seized the many opportunities in music offered by the school which has included playing the organ in Rochester Cathedral. “I mainly got involved in music-related co-curricular activities such as ensembles, choir, and orchestra. Playing the organ in chapel on Fridays was one of the highlights for me and I hope to be an organist in a cathedral or a Director of Music at a school – something related to music, at the very least”. Hugh attributes his success to the people at King’s whom he will miss very much, “they have played a significant role in shaping who I am” and thanks King’s for preparing him for the next stage by “providing me with a well-rounded education and teaching me valuable insights about how the real world works”. We look forward to following Hugh’s career and hope he will return to play the Rochester Cathedral organ as a guest in the future.

From LAMDA to Law: Siia raises the bar!

Siia’s journey from Ukraine to King’s as a Chadlington Scholar has been nothing short of remarkable.

After achieving the A-Levels required for her Law degree, including an A* in Art, Siia is now set to return to Ukraine to study Law at Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University, where she has secured a full academic scholarship. 

Reflecting on her time at King’s, Siia shared how the School helped her discover her passion for Law. “At King’s, I realised that Law is the right path for me and developed all the soft skills such as public speaking, debating, and critical thinking. I received all the help I needed from all the departments. I am passionate about international affairs, and I hope a Law degree will open those doors for me! I’m already applying to be part of international youth organisations in Europe and planning to get involved in Erasmus Volunteering Programs. Lots of travels ahead!”

Siia threw herself into everything that King’s had to offer.  “I got involved in almost everything. I really went all out during my A-levels, because King’s supported the diversity and well-roundness of every pupil. Academically I have maintained an excellent level of achievement alongside Choir and Music commitments, Senior Student Council, and DIA (the Diversity and Inclusion Alliance). I even helped with the Drama Production as part of the make-up crew, and earned my LAMDA with a distinction!  Because King’s is more than just a school – I’ve enjoyed all the fun activities that brought our year group closer: the Colour Run, sports day, as well as art and music trips. The memories I’ve made will last forever!”.  

Her advice to new pupils: “Wasted potential is a thing! If you won’t seize the day and the opportunities that the School offers you, then what’s the point? Get uncomfortable and push yourself; the people around you here will make sure it pays off. I told many of my friends that I felt like I was in a TV series every day at school. I’ll miss it all – wearing the uniform, passing the Castle every day, enjoying the organ at Rochester Cathedral… But most of all, I’ll miss the community I’ve been part of for two years. I never knew what true friendship was before King’s. I’ll forever cherish the time I spent with the dear friends I made during my time in England.  It is truly a privilege!”  

Siia, it was our privilege to have you here, and we wish you all the best in your future!  

Not just a pipe dream!

Chloe is off to study Psychology at the University of Birmingham. Looking ahead, she hopes to either pursue a postgraduate degree in Psychology or consider a Law conversion.

Chloe also has her sights set on completing a year in industry, ideally in France or Canada.

After nine years at King’s, Chloe finds it “hard to choose what I enjoyed most. I loved sport, getting involved in Drama and school musicals, and studying Psychology at A-Level. I got involved in as much as I could, with highlights being netball, TechSoc, and the Charities Committee. My time as Stage Manager and Costume Supervisor on three school musicals was really incredible, I made new friends and gained so much confidence. I also adored all of the unique events at King’s like the Carol Service – it never feels like Christmas without it now!”. Chloe advises newcomers to “get involved in as much as you can – you never know what you’ll love!” She feels prepared for the next stage of her journey. “King’s gave me all the support I needed to go into the next chapter, and still continues to give me even after I’ve left! I gained confidence and resilience at Kings that has prepared me for the real world. I will miss the people the most. King’s is honestly like a big family and I am going to miss my friends and teachers so much!”


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