16th August 2025
St Brendan’s Sixth Form College celebrates the Class of 2025 students collecting their A Level and BTEC results today.
With a commitment to driving transformative outcomes for young people across Bristol, St Brendan’s achieved an impressive A Level pass rate of 97%, with 702 high grade passes. The College’s reputation of delivering a broad curriculum was credited by the vocational course results, with 378 BTEC grades being either Distinction or Distinction* (Star) which is the highest grade possible.
Promoting a culture of independence and self-belief, St Brendan’s Sixth Form College celebrates with its cohort of 890 students picking up their results.
As the largest provider of Education exclusive for 16-19 year olds in Bristol, the College has yet again proven its ability to deliver excellent student progress, and further improve on last year’s results.
543 students applied through UCAS to continue to Higher Education, with 84% of applicants gaining their firm choice University offer, and an overwhelming majority gaining and accepting a place at University.
Students going on to Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities include Lewis, Alana and Liv (pictured) who have achieved impressive results. Lewis, (Chemistry A, Further Maths AS Level, Maths A*, Physics A) is going onto the University of Nottingham for a Masters of Science (Physics) and referenced enjoying the freedom you get at a Sixth Form College versus School.
Eva (pictured) is another student at St Brendan’s who achieved high grades at today’s results day. With next steps including a place at the University of Reading to study Graphic Communication Eva (English Language and Literature A, Fine Art B, Graphic Communications A, EPQ A) “loved the teachers” and got to develop a passion for graphic design during their time at St Brendan’s Sixth Form College.
On advice for students about to enter Year 13 Eva shared “start revising as soon as you can, but make sure to make time for yourself. Focus on what you want to do in the future, and work hard to get there, versus solely focusing on results”.
Many students are going onto vocational opportunities, including Degree Apprenticeships with offers from organisations such as Grant Thornton, Amazon, HSBC, CBRE and the RAF. Kunal and Prince (pictured) are looking forward to starting their apprenticeships in Accounting at KPMG and Deloitte. Relieved and excited to start their corporate careers, Prince offered some advice for students looking at the apprenticeship route “research early and keep going”.
Marian Curran, Principal of St Brendan’s expressed her pride of the accomplishments of the students;
“Every young person, and especially students here at St Brendan’s should be immensely proud of the hard work they have put into their achievements. The academic success visible across the College today is a testament to their development as young people; and their unique talents and attributes. We are sure that their experience here at St Brendan’s will enable them to embrace new opportunities with confidence. I am incredibly proud of each and every St Brendan’s student’s work ethic and community spirit and these results reflect the inclusive and transformative environment we strive to keep as a College community.
I would like to extend my appreciation to our dedicated staff as part of that journey; and their outstanding efforts in supporting students shape their futures.”
St Brendan’s offers over 60 courses for Post-16 study, and with an expansive network with FirstBus offers easy commute for students across Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
Lewis, Alana and Liv
Eva
Kunal and Prince
