)
)
The capacity of Bedales students to think independently and creatively, and to deliver strong A Level grades makes them attractive to a broad range of top universities. Bedales students have a reputation with universities for their independence of mind and have frequently offered unusual academic and personal profiles in their application for courses.
Our top higher education destinations are a diverse mix of Oxbridge, Russell Group universities and art colleges. Bedales students therefore arrive at a similar place to those in more formal education settings; they have just taken a different route.
Many of our alumni remain actively engaged with the school, returning to offer advice and support for the students following in their footsteps. We make the most of Bedalians’ willingness to learn from each other and to share experiences.
At Bedales, we offer a gradual and structured introduction to the world of careers and higher education.
)
)
Public examination results, set out below, are placed within the broader context of Bedalians' overall achievements. We do this because our aims are ambitious, both academically - "to develop inquisitive thinkers with a love of learning who cherish independent thought" - and, more broadly, in terms of students' personal development.
Having said this, our desire to develop inquisitive, independent-minded people with a good breadth of interests is no substitute for strong academic achievement, reflected in measurable ways - public exam results, access to higher education and successful careers. The intention with the information published here is to give prospective and current students and parents a better sense of Bedalians' various trajectories - at school and in their subsequent university and professional careers.
As the class of 2026 celebrates its A Level results, Bedales students are preparing to embark on diverse and ambitious pathways, ranging from leading universities to renowned creative and performing arts institutions around the world.
An impressive 43% of grades achieved by Bedales students were A*- A, with 30 students (29%) achieving the equivalent of at least three A grades, 13 of whom had previously attended Bedales Prep or Pre-prep School. 79% of Bedales students received offers from their first choice institution, taking up places to study at some of the most prestigious universities featured in the top 100 of the QS university global ranking. Read more here.
See A Level five-year results data below. 2026 data will be added shortly.
Bedales students are celebrating after receiving their GCSE and Bedales Assessed Course (BAC) results, with 60% of grades awarded at 9-7 (equivalent to A*- A).
Although most students study nine subjects, two of them - both of whom attended Bedales Prep before progressing to the Senior School - achieved an impressive 11 grades at 9-8. Another two students secured 10 grades at 9-8, including one who attended Bedales Pre-prep and Prep. A further student achieved a clean sweep of nine grade 9s. Read more here.
See GCSE and BAC five-year results data by subject below. 2026 data will be added shortly.
Top destinations of Bedales leavers over the last 10 years
)
To submit any post-results enquiries, please contact Julie Smart (Exams & Operations Officer, jsmart@bedales.org.uk).
See our detailed prospectuses to understand our innovative curriculum, vibrant school life, and supportive community.