A-level results day 2025
Congratulations to the students who've achieved the grades they need to get in to Cambridge
Huge congratulations to all the students who have got the grades they were hoping for to secure their place on a degree course at the University of Cambridge. This is the result of your hard work and the support of those around you. We're looking forward to welcoming you in October.
Rafik
Rafik Fatalijeva will be studying medicine at Gonville & Caius College after securing four A*s (Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Further Maths). Rafik will be coming to Cambridge from Liverpool where he was a student at the Blue Coat School.
"Through hard work and determination, I am grateful to have the opportunity to study at the University of Cambridge. The next chapter in my life is to embark on a journey into medicine and to become a doctor. By achieving a place at the University of Cambridge, I will have the tools and preparation to achieve my future aspirations and dreams. I thank my parents, friends and the teachers at the Liverpool Blue Coat school for helping me achieve a place at my dream university."
Lois
Lois Cullen will be coming to Cambridge to read History and Modern Languages at Pembroke College. She achieved A*s in French and German and an A in History while studying at the City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College.
“I’m very pleased with my results – all my hard work has paid off! My ambition is to work in international relations, and achieving these grades has given me the confidence to go for any job opportunity in the future. I’d like to give a special thank you to Sian Holah, Lee Dawson and Colin Lindley for all their extra support throughout my studies.”
En
En Liang will be studying Engineering at Pembroke College. He has been a student at Torbay Boys Grammar where he achieved A*s in Maths, Further Maths and Physics and an A in Chemistry.
"I am really excited to finally study at Cambridge as it has been a lifelong dream of my family ever since we moved here. I'm glad I was able to achieve this, but I was initially unsure if this would be doable. It wasn't until I went to the STEM SMART residential, where I received amazing support from the tutors there as well as that from my sixth form teachers, that I realised this really was possible."
Sara
Sara Lindsay will be coming to Corpus Christi College to study Natural Sciences. From Derry in Northern Ireland, she's been studying for her A-levels at Thornhill College.
"I’m so delighted to have the opportunity to study at Cambridge and am infinitely grateful for all of the support and advice I’ve received from my teachers; Miss Rice, Mr McCafferty, Mr McCloskey and Mr McSorley. Over the past two years they have each played a vital role in making it possible to achieve these grades and encouraging me to apply. It is such a dream to have got in and I’m very proud to be an incoming Corpus Christi student."
Alfie
Alfie Thomson, a student at the University of Liverpool Mathematics School, will be studying Maths at Girton College. And he's not alone...two of his mates from the same School, Jamie Little and Ahmad Adebowale, are also coming to Cambridge to study Computer Science. Jamie's heading to St John's College and Ahmad will be at Queens' College.
“I’m endlessly grateful for the opportunities that have empowered me to reach this point. I’d like to thank my secondary teacher Mrs Murray for helping me access such an amazing college and pushing me to improve early on. From my college I’d like to thank Samuel for entrance exam support especially, Jamie for helping me through mental obstacles near exam season and all the other staff who taught me and/or maintain such a high quality learning environment. I’m very excited for what will come next for me in academia at Cambridge!”
Alfie's friends from the same school are also coming to Cambridge
Alfie's friends from the same school are also coming to Cambridge
Freya
Freya Gallagher from The Sixth Form College Colchester will be coming to Cambridge to study Design at Christ's College.
"I am from Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. I am lucky to have had such an amazing experience at Colchester Sixth form where I have been fully supported by great teachers. I am excited for my next chapter studying my dream course at Christ's College."
Blake
Blake Lawrence is on his way to Jesus College after achieving A*s in History, Economics and Psychology. He's been a student at the Isleworth and Syon School in west London and has received valuable mentoring from Target Oxbridge.
"I am so excited to be starting a new chapter studying Law at Jesus College after two very challenging, yet rewarding years. The journey has not been easy for me – from getting excluded a number of times in my early secondary school years to going through a significant character change and eventually becoming Head Boy. As I head off to Cambridge and reflect, I am truly grateful for all that my school experience has taught me.
Even during A Levels, I faced immense obstacles. I was hospitalised the month before my exams after two major health crises. But I didn’t give up. Through my faith and the dedicated support of family, friends and my teachers at Isleworth & Syon School, I persevered.
I want to especially thank the team at Target Oxbridge – special shout out to Andi Marsh, Marie-Jo Beaubrun and my mentor Bertrand Nzabandora. Before applying, imposter syndrome and lack of belief made me think a goal like studying at Cambridge wasn’t for me. However, the belief, drive and vision instilled by Target Oxbridge has helped me and many of my peers to dream big and achieve our goals!
My journey so far shows anything is possible. I am eager to begin studying Law, engaging in supervisions, meeting new people and laying a strong foundation for my dream career as a commercial lawyer."
Jessica
Jessica Goodwin Lewis who achieved A*s in Geography and Maths and As in Further Maths and Physics at Winstanley College in Wigan. Jessica is on her way to Cambridge to read Geography at Magdalene College.
"I'm both very excited and nervous to start studying Geography at Magdalene College. I was surprised to get an offer as I found the interview challenging, but I am glad I was successful. I am very grateful for support from all the staff at Winstanley College, especially those in the Geography department."
Noah
Noah Clegg from Ackworth School, West Yorkshire, will be studying Music at Homerton College. He achieved A*s in Music and English Literature and an A in History.
"Being an Ackworth student has felt like being part of the greatest family in the whole world, and I can't wait to bring these values with me to a new place! Thank you to all the amazing teachers that have helped me achieve my lifelong dream of going to Cambridge. I can't wait to start making music there!"
Teagan
Teagan Rice from Dominican College in Belfast, Northern Ireland, will be heading to Corpus Christi College to study English.
"I really enjoyed studying my A levels and am proud to have achieved a place to study English at Cambridge despite taking an unconventional route with English, Politics, Media Studies, and Moving Image Arts, and despite suffering from an autoimmune disease. I hope this stands as evidence to prospective future applicants that there is no one route into Cambridge, and that systematic barriers should not be a deterrent.
I can’t thank my parents and teachers, and in particular my past English teachers Mrs Boyle and Ms Vaughan, enough for all the support they provided me in my application. I’m grateful too for the outreach from Corpus Christi College, as without their visit to my school I never would have realised it was possible for someone like me, living in Ireland, to attend Cambridge."
Joshua
Joshua Davies from York College & University Centre who achieved A*s in Physics, Maths and Further Maths and an A in Music Technology. He will be studying Engineering at Trinity Hall.
"I chose York College as I knew it was the best option to help me prepare for university. My tutors have been excellent throughout my time here. I’m now progressing to the University of Cambridge to study BA (Hons) Engineering."
Archie
Archie Pennycook from South Wilts Grammar School, Wiltshire, who will be studying Maths at Robinson College.
"I was home-schooled from year 5 up until year 11 because I didn't fit in well at school. I found GCSEs quite difficult because I had to self study them - funnily enough I particularly struggled with maths. I decided to try and return to school for sixth form. I was accepted by South Wilts Grammar School and started there in year 12 and was able to adjust well to school thanks to the amazing teachers there. Shout out to Mrs Brown for being such a supportive tutor and Mrs Argyle for giving up her free time to mark my STEP mocks for me."
"I'm extremely happy to have achieved A*A*A*A* in Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Computer Science, and grades 1 and S in the STEP papers. I look forwards to starting my degree in maths at Cambridge and am incredibly grateful to everyone who helped me get here."
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