A Level Results
2026 Results
This year represents another excellent set of results, with pupils performing strongly across the range of subjects and securing places at some of the best universities.
In unstable times for the independent sector, this year’s candidates underscore the benefits of a Lancing College education. The strength of A* and A grades achieved by this cohort demonstrates Lancing’s appeal to pupils aspiring to the very highest grades – and shows that we enable them to achieve their goals.
Highlights:
- 26% A* grades (up from 24% in 2025)
- 54% A*/A grades (up from 53% in 2025)
- An incredible 33 pupils achieved a clean sweep of A and A* grades at A Level or equivalent (up from 26 in 2025)
A Level statistics are just that – numbers. What underlies them is an incredible record of human success, with students going on to the best courses and employment opportunities in the UK and overseas, while becoming rounded, impressive, independent-thinking human beings, shaped by Lancing’s rigorous academic curriculum and outstanding co-curricular programme. The human stories from individuals below tell the real story of success.
Among the most notable departments in this year’s results:
- 64% of all Mathematics A Level grades awarded were at A or A* and 47% of all Further Mathematics marks at A*.
- The Extended Project Qualification continues to be an outstanding additional fillip to students’ academic profile with 80% of candidates achieving A*-A and 95% A*-B, a mark of independent thinking that is hugely impressive for university entry.
- Business achieved a staggering 94% A*-A grade equivalent in the BTEC qualification with the Sport extended two A Level equivalent programme surpassing even this with 100% A*-A grade equivalence.
- In History, 48% of grades were A* with 64% A* or A.
- German saw 75% of the cohort achieve A* or A with 100% A*-B pass rate.
Most popular courses:
As ever, Lancing has provided access to an outstanding range of academic fields at some of the top universities in the world. Among this year’s most popular courses are:
- Biological, life and medical sciences.
- Engineering
- English
- History
- Economics
- International Relations and Politics
- Business and Management
Our Head Master, Dr Scott Crawford commented:
This cohort has much of which to be proud. Their achievements are the product of sustained commitment, intellectual curiosity and a willingness to embrace the many opportunities available to them at Lancing. While the examination results are excellent, they represent something far more important: the development of young people who are thoughtful, resilient and ready to make their mark on the world.
It has been a pleasure to see this year group flourish, supported by dedicated teachers and families who have played such an important part in their success. As they move on to universities, conservatoires, professional training and other exciting opportunities both in the UK and overseas, they do so carrying the confidence, ambition and sense of purpose that have characterised their time here.
On behalf of the entire College community, I congratulate them warmly and wish them every success in the next chapter of their lives. As OLs they join a remarkable community whose connections span generations and continents, and we shall watch their future achievements with great interest, affection and pride.
Carla U followed her brother and joined Lancing in Sixth Form from Bavaria, Germany and has quickly cemented herself as a first rate academic. Learning in her second language, she secured an incredible two A*s an A and B grade. She goes on to study Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh, one of the world’s top 25 places to study the subject.
Emma V joined the Lancing Sixth Form in 2024. She has been a leading light in debating and current affairs and goes on from Lancing (having attained an excellent pair of A*s in Politics and History alongside an A grade in Religious Studies at A Level) to UCL, one of the world’s top 10 universities, to study the History and Politics of the Americas.
Ethan B leaves Lancing after also going all the way through our preparatory school at Hove. In addition to being Head of his boarding House, and an outstanding sportsman and peer supporter, Ethan leaves with an amazing three A*s and an A grade in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. He is taking a gap year but looks likely to attract the attention of the world’s best engineering courses, having taken part in Lancing’s innovative engineering extension programme.
Harriet B from Fittleworth, West Sussex attained an incredible three A*s in History, Chemistry and Mathematics along with a B grade in Physics. Harriet joined Lancing from our Prep school in Worthing, was an international prize-winning Historian at Lancing as well as a school prefect and a brilliant sportswoman and musician. She goes on to read for a degree in History at Durham University, one of the best places in the country for the subject.
Izzy B has been an outstanding student and debater, actress and member of the Lancing Community, having joined us from our Preparatory School in Worthing. Izzy gained a staggering pair of A*s in English Literature and History at A Level along with an A grade in Biology. She goes on to one of the world’s best courses for her chosen subject, the global top 5 International Relations and History course at LSE, the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Kelly C from Telegraph Bay benefitted from the outstanding international university tuition that Lancing College provides. Nurtured by our excellent Fine Art team at Lancing, Kelly goes on to study Art and Design at one of the world’s leading universities for the subject, the Parsons School of Art and Design in New York City, a global Top 10 course.
Marley and Sienna R leave Lancing after brilliant academic and athletic careers at the school and join their older siblings in achieving outstanding academic success on Lancing’s BTEC programmes. Marley achieved the equivalent of straight A grades while Siena achieved a clean sweep of A* equivalents in their BTECs. They are sticking together, both going on to Exeter University to study for degrees in Business Management.
Rafe C joined Lancing from Copthorne school and achieved an incredible clean sweep of A* grades in Drama, English Literature and History and now faces a tough choice among some of the world’s best English Literature courses. He has already secured a place at Manchester University and now awaits the final decisions of Trinity and University College, Dublin who will also be in contention for his place.
Romily T-J has been an outstanding student and ambassador for Lancing College, serving as Head of School while gaining an incredible A*A*A at A Level in addition to an A* in her Extended Project Qualification. She takes a gap year, volunteering and undertaking internships, with the aim of applying to top universities in the United Kingdom and USA, taking advantage of Lancing’s outstanding university support to manage this twin-track application.
Tom C has set the Lancing stage alight during his time with us, taking leading roles in numerous school plays and musicals, following in a dramatic tradition that includes Sir David Hare and double Oscar winners Sir Christopher Hampton and Sir Tim Rice. Tom joined Lancing from the Prebendal School, was a chorister at Chichester Cathedral and has become an outstanding choral singer, leaving Lancing to go on to the Royal Northern College of Music to study for a degree in Music with a specialism in voice and songwriting. He continues to act and sing to a professional level. Watch this name!
A Level Results by Subject
Please note: In subjects with smaller A Level cohorts, annual results can be influenced by the performance of a limited number of pupils. To provide a more reliable indication of grading trends, Lancing College presents outcomes over a five-year period.