Students celebrate top A Level results

SGS Sixth Formers celebrated excellent A Level and vocational qualification results, which secured them places at their chosen universities, further education courses, apprenticeships and employment. 

The Sixth Form Team has commended the achievements of the 2026 cohort, who have demonstrated commitment, resilience and determination throughout their studies. 

Among the many  individual successes are:

Ellie who achieved two A*s in English Literature and History and an A in Politics. She will study Human, Social and Political Sciences at Churchill College.

• Emily achieved an A* in Maths, A in Further Maths, A in Chemistry and B in Biology and will now read  Natural Sciences at University College London.

• Zakk  achieved 2 A*s in Art and Photography as well as an A in History and will go on to do an Art Foundation course at MET College.

• Maddy achieved 3 A grades in Photography, English and Sociology and will study English and Creative writing at the University of Sussex.

• Finn achieved a Double Distinction* in Sports Studies and a B in Business Studies. He plans to take a Gap Year before applying to Loughborough University to study Business.

• Tosan thrived as Head Girl of Boarding alongside her studies and achieved 3 A grades in Computer Science, Economics and Psychology; she will study Information Technology for Business at Loughborough University.

The proportion of students achieving A*- C grades has increased significantly from last year, as have student pass rates. Students performed particularly strongly in Art and Design, Photography, History and English Language. Students studying the Sports Studies Diploma continue to excel for a third consecutive year.

Many Sixth Form students also take up the opportunity of boarding at the Sussex School, gaining access to a wider range of experiences in an environment that nurtures students and develops them as well-rounded individuals both inside and outside the classroom, fully prepared to transition to life at university or in work.

These results follow the School’s recent Ofsted inspection, during which inspectors praised students for making a wide and valuable contribution to the school community and highlighted the active support they provide for younger students.

Bohunt Education Trust prides itself on its success in supporting students to complete their studies at Sixth Form, as they then go on to take their place in society as knowledgeable, erudite and principled individuals who are confident and ready to realise their ambitions. 

Aidan Timmons, Headteacher at Steyning Grammar School, said: 

“Steyning Grammar Sixth Form continues to offer excellent educational and enrichment opportunities for young people across the local area, supporting them to secure places at top universities and in exceptional careers. We are extremely proud of the 2026 cohort who have exceeded all expectations and we look forward to seeing them go on to study at universities of their choice, as well as undertaking apprenticeships or entering the world of work – whatever their next steps we know they will take with them their learnings and experiences during their time with us.”

Nicola Bedford, Head of Steyning Grammar Sixth Form, said: 

“We are extremely proud of all our students receiving their results today. Over the last two years, they have all shown immense commitment, resilience and motivation to undertake their studies and achieve such excellent outcomes.”

Neil Strowger, Trust Leader at Bohunt Education Trust, said: 

“We are immensely proud of the achievements of our 2026 cohort and of the staff across our Trust who have worked tirelessly to help our students fulfil their potential. These results are a testament to the ambition, commitment and high expectations that characterise our sixth forms. Most importantly, they reflect young people who are now ready to t