Exam Results 2023

A Level Results 2023

IMMANUEL COLLEGE’S A-LEVEL GRADES SOAR FAR BEYOND UK AVERAGES  

• A*/A grades outstrip national average by 111%
• Immanuel’s top marks outperform both independent and selective grammar schools’ averages by significant margins
• 100% of all marks in Art, Further Maths, Modern Hebrew and Sociology achieve A*/A
• 100 % of Immanuel College’s EPQ’s achieve top possible marks (A*/A)
• 100% of BTEC students achieved Distinctions*, Distinction or Merits

Despite toughened grade boundaries as part of a national trend to return to pre-pandemic results, Immanuel College achieved 57% top A*/A grades (59% with BTEC) -- more than double the national average of 27%.  In addition to exceeding comprehensive schools’ average top-grade results by 160%, the UK’s only mainstream Jewish independent 4-to-18 school also surpassed selective grammar schools by close to 50% and outperformed other independent schools by nearly a quarter.

2023 A*/A grade percentages

PROGRESSING TO CHOSEN DESTINATIONS

The vast majority of Immanuel College students are now proceeding to their first choice of university. The next steps for Immanuel College Class of ’23 alumni include, amongst many other successes, two top-ten American universities (ranked above several famous Ivy League institutions and with equally selective acceptance rates of less than 6%); numerous Russell Group settings – featuring offers and places in the highly competitive field of Medicine; a coveted degree apprenticeship in industry; and one of the world’s most elite degree programmes for Art and Design.

CREATIVE & INDEPENDENT THINKING ABOUNDS

Immanuel College’s strength in nurturing its students’ creativity showed up across the board.  This year, 100% of the College’s Art & Design A-Level candidates achieved the top possible grade of A* -- compared to the subject’s 2023 national average of just 13%.  Thirty-seven students stretched beyond A Levels to undertake Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). All of them achieved top marks (A*/A).

ENTREPRENEURS’ LAUNCH PAD

In line with the College’s proud tradition of producing more leading entrepreneurs than any other British school, today’s A-Level results suggest the trend will continue. Nationally, fewer than a third (29%) of Economics candidates secured top (A*/A) marks whereas a remarkable 62% of Immanuel College’s secured the top A*/A scores. Similarly, 90% of the College’s students who studied Business achieved top possible BTEC distinctions.

DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE

In line with the College’s individualised learning approach, all Immanuel students are supported in their studies and given expert 1:1 support through the universities and higher learning process.

Three-quarters of students with SEND achieved A-B in their A-Level marks. Girls have succeeded in a wide range of subjects, with 86% achieving A*-B compared with 71% of boys – both well above the national averages for all subjects of 52%.

Immanuel College Head Master, Dr Millan Sachania, comments:

The breadth of achievement earned through the hard work and talent of our students --  supported by expert teachers and our wider school community -- fills me with pride today. This group of pupils faced both the tremendous disruption of lockdown and toughened grade boundaries; yet they have shown strength, imagination and limitless potential. Each of them an individual, our students continue to stretch themselves beyond expectation and deserve hearty congratulations.

GCSE Results 2023

IMMANUEL COLLEGE’S GCSE GRADES SOAR FAR BEYOND UK AVERAGES

• Number of results at top grade (9) outstrips national average by 431%
• Immanuel’s top marks outperform both independent and selective grammar schools’ averages by significant margins
• 100% of all marks in Art (Photography) achieve top grades
• 100% of Immanuel College’s pupils who took EPQ early in Year 11 achieve top possible marks (A*/A)
• A pupil celebrates achieving the top mark nationally in Art (Photography) GCSE and is acclaimed by the Examination Board
• Immanuel pupil results outstrip national average for single sciences by 106%

Despite toughened grade boundaries as part of a national trend to return to pre-pandemic results, Immanuel College achieved 66.2% top grades (9-7) -- more than three times the national average of 21.6% (thus outstripping the national average by 202%). The UK’s only  mainstream Jewish independent 4-to-18 school outstripped other independent schools by 40.3% and also surpassed selective grammar schools by 10%.

2023 9-7 GRADE PERCENTAGES

CREATIVE & INDEPENDENT THINKING ABOUNDS

Immanuel College’s strength in nurturing its pupils’ creativity showed up across the board. This year, 100% of the College’s Art (Photography) A-Level candidates achieved the top possible grades of 9-7 -- compared with the subject’s 2023 national average of just 28%. 10 pupils stretched beyond GCSEs to undertake the AS Level Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) early, demonstrating their aptitude for independent thinking and research. All of them achieved top marks (A*/A). We take great pride in the fact that one Immanuel pupil achieved the highest mark nationally in Photography and has been acclaimed by the exam board.

A CULTURE OF EXPERT PASTORAL CARE

The excellent results are a testimony of the College’s tradition of expert pastoral care and 1:1 focus, and exemplifies the strength of the school community.  It is this culture that has supported pupils in achieving such high grades, for instance in the single Sciences (with 89% of entries securing the top grades, outstripping the national figure by 106%) and in Modern Foreign Languages (80% of entries securing top grades, 34 percentage points more than nationally).

DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE

In line with the College’s individualised learning approach, all Immanuel pupils are supported in their studies and given expert 1:1 support.  A remarkable 58% of exams taken by pupils with SEND (special educational needs or disabilities) achieved the top grades of 9-7, with 44% of these grades being at 9 or 8.

Immanuel College Head Master, Dr Millan Sachania, comments:

I take great pride in the achievements of our pupils and present them with my most sincere congratulations.  As with our A Level students, this cohort of pupils has faced enormous challenges in recent years owing to the pandemic lockdowns, and they have impressed me with their determination, resolve and unfettered potential.  They have been rewarded with impressive results and deserve all our praise.

Past exam results