Results and Destinations
Achieving outstanding exam results
At King’s College Taunton, we’re incredibly proud of the academic achievements of our pupils.
Our GCSE results over the past six years reflect a consistently high standard, with an average of 96.3% of grades at 9-4 and 52.4% at grades 9-7. This showcases the balance we strike between accessibility and top performance, enabling pupils of varying abilities to excel.
Our A-Level results demonstrate sustained success, with 72.7% of grades at A*-B across six years, and a remarkable 99.1% pass rate. This impressive academic record is a testament to the dedication and commitment of our staff and to the hard work and determination of our pupils.
GCSE Highlights
Our GCSE results show a consistently high standard over the past six years.
A-Level Highlights
Our A-Level results demonstrate sustained success over the last seven years.
Pupil Spotlight
Ruby Beresford-Knight | A*A*AA
Ruby was deputy Head Girl and an impeccable role model and inspiration to so many pupils, she led with courage and passion in the classroom, on the sports field, and throughout the school.
Ruby’s academic journey began at King’s Prep, where her love of Science and Maths was nurtured and encouraged. Ruby consistently threw herself wholeheartedly into every aspect of school life.
With the support of the King’s travel prize Ruby will now spend a year travelling and volunteering in South America before applying to study Economics and Maths as a joint honours degree.
Gray Sinfield | A*AA
Gray joined King’s in Year 9 from Hazelgrove on a sports scholarship alongside his twin brother Hal. As Head Boy he was an impeccable role model and inspiring leader to the school community.
School life gave Gray countless positive experiences and in his own words, his time at King’s helped shape him into the person he is today, far more than he could ever have imagined.
Gray is now enjoying a gap year before applying to The University of Edinburgh to study Politics and Economics. His plans include backpacking through India, working on a safari camp in Kenya, and taking on the Mongol Rally.
Brooke Whittaker | BTEC D*DD
(Equivalent to A*AA at A Level)
Brooke went from strength to strength during her time at school, balancing training, matches, and academic commitments with impressive determination. After achieving a D*DD in BTEC Sport, she secured a place at the University of Exeter. Before beginning her degree, Brooke generously shared her skills and experience by coaching at King’s Prep sports camps—a fantastic way to inspire the next generation.
Hal Sinfield | A*A*A*
Hal joined King’s in Year 9 on a sports scholarship and has a number of proud moments under his belt, from captaining the 1st XV rugby team, playing 1st team hockey for three years, representing the school in the winning Sir Stuart Pringle Royal Marines team and leading his house to victory in the house music competition.
Reflecting on one of his most lasting memories of school, Hal recalls a moment on the sports field that stood out not for the victory on the day, but for the character building opportunity it revealed.
In his final game at the Rosslyn Park 7s rugby tournament against Cheltenham College Hal led the team with encouragement and courage. The team defied the odds, battling through two halves of extra time before being eventually knocked out. What stayed with him was not the result, but the way his teammates gave everything, played selflessly for one another, and left nothing behind on the pitch. Delivering his final team talk that day remains one of his most treasured memories.
Sofya Stygar | A*BB
From whole-school plays to LAMDA grades, tennis matches to lifeguarding qualifications, Sofya embraced every opportunity at King’s, both on and off the stage.
Sofya achieved A*BB in her A Levels and is heading to Performer’s College, part of BIMM University in Manchester, ready to take the next step in her performing arts career, with dreams of a master’s degree in London.
Cameron Wallace | A*A*A*A
From his very first days in the Nursery Cameron excelled in many areas of school life making his mark on the sports field, in the classroom and showing outstanding leadership through the CCF.
Cameron gave his all whilst at school, whether representing the team in national hockey and rugby competitions, or leading his peers to victory in the prestigious Sir Steuart Pringle Trophy. Alongside these accomplishments Cameron was awarded one of only thirty nationally awarded scholarships to Sandhurst and is set for a very bright future.
Exam Results (2019–2025)
| GCSE | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of grades 9–4 (A* – C) | 94.5% | 96.5% | 93.1% | 94.9% | 99.3% | 99.6% | 95.0% |
| Percentage of grades 9–7 (A* – A) | 50.5% | 51.0% | 40.0% | 49.9% | 63.5% | 59.4% | 50.3% |
| A-Level | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of grades A* – B | 63% | 54.2% | 71% | 74.3% | 84.7% | 71.4% | 76.6% |
| Overall pass rates | 98% | 99.6% | 98.7% | 99.3% | 99.5% | 100% | 98.3% |
| BTEC Extended Diploma / Diploma | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of grades distinction* / distinction | 79% | 88.0% | 69.2% | 90.3% | 72.2% | 88.9% | 66.7% |
| Combined A-Level and BTEC Result | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of grades A* – B (or equivalent) | 65% | 57.4% | 74.0% | 77.0% | 85.5% | 71.4% | 76.6% |
Top Half Results (2019 – 2025)
As part of our analysis of academic performance, we are proud to present the achievements of the top-performing half of our cohort, comparable to the results of selective schools:
Top 50% GCSE Results (Grades 9-7) – 2019-2024
Average: 78.7%
In 2025, 79.6% of our top-performing pupils achieved grades 9-7, reflecting the calibre of pupils who rise to the academic challenges we offer.
Top 50% A-Level Results (Grades A*-B) – 2019-2025
Average: 85%
The top half of our A-Level cohort continued to perform at a high level, with 63% achieving A*-B grades in 2025.
| GCSE Top Half Results | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of grades 9 – 7 (A* – A) | 81.0% | 62.2% | 70.4% | 91.1% | 87.4% | 79.8% |
| A-Level Top Half Results | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of grades A* – B | 88.2% | 79.2% | 92.3% | 84.0% | 84.7% | 97.1% | 95.4% |
SUMMARY OF 2025 EXAM RESULTS
There have been many huge successes across a range of areas, with pupils achieving some superb public examination results. At A-Level, 63% of our pupils achieved A*-B grades, with an overall pass rate of 99.1%, reflecting a diverse range of abilities and a consistently high level of achievement over the past five years.
Notably, many secured places at prestigious universities such as the Ivy League University of Columbia, with 90% accepted into their first-choice or second-choice institution. The year also saw pupils being accepted into prestigious overseas Universities in Canada, Switzerland, and Hong Kong.
At GCSE, 50.5% of pupils earned grades 9-7 (A*-A) and 94.5% at grades 9-4 (A*-C), maintaining a steady trend of excellent results.
Above all, we take pride in supporting each and every pupil to maximise their potential, whether progressing to Higher Education, vocational courses, or professional careers.
