Congratulations to the Class of 2025 – a year group defined by ambition, individuality and heart.

The results are in – and what a set of results they are! But behind every grade is a story of personal growth, late-night revision, moments of doubt, bursts of inspiration and the steady encouragement of a school community that believes in every student. We could not be prouder of what our Class of 2025 have achieved, both on paper and far beyond it.

At The Grove, we don’t just prepare students for exams; we prepare them for life. From academic excellence to co-curricular adventures, from the freedom to explore interests to the guidance of our Sixth Form Pathway Programme, each student has had the chance to shape a Sixth Form experience as unique as they are. Whether pursuing medicine, music, engineering or enterprise, every member of this cohort has followed a path tailored to their strengths, passions and goals and today’s results reflect that.

They leave us not only with impressive results, but with confidence, independence and the quiet resilience that comes from having taken ownership of their journey.

Almost half of this year’s students secured an outstanding ABB or higher.
26 students achieved straight As or A*s.
More than 60% of all grades were B or above, and an impressive 85%+ were C or better.

A truly outstanding accomplishment across the board.

Almost all of our university applicants have secured places at their chosen institutions, and others are finalising plans for exciting next steps, including apprenticeships, gap years and specialist training.

Here are just a few examples of the many extraordinary individuals who make up the Class of 2025:

Anna Jarvis A*A*A*A – Bristol University; Veterinary Science

Lily Edwards A*A*A – Lancaster University; Medicine and Surgery

Annabel Smith A*AA – Manchester University; Medicine

Ruby Xiong A*A*A*A* – Manchester University; Chemistry

Charlie Wright A*A*A*A* – Bristol University; Computer Science

Ellen Dawes A*A*A – Durham University; CompSci with Mathematics

Eimer Treanor A*A*A – Durham University; Chemistry

Fran Tartaglia A*AA plus A* in EPQ – York University; English

Isla Bagshaw A*A*A – Newcastle University; Biomedical Sciences

Chloe Hainsworth A*AA – Newcastle University; Combined Honours

Eilidh Molloy A*AA – Birmingham University; Biological Sciences

Barnaby Steere A* AA PLUS a in Finance Cert – Sheffield University; Civil Engineering

Alicia Ayub A*A*A – Degree Apprenticeship with General Electric; Business Leadership

From our Headmaster, Mr Lockwood:

“Congratulations to each and every member of the Class of 2025. Your success is not just in the grades you’ve achieved, but in the way you’ve grown, adapted and embraced all that The Grove has to offer. I’d also like to thank our exceptional teaching and support staff who have nurtured and guided you along the way.

Here at The Grove, we are passionate about helping young people discover who they are and what they are capable of. Through your academic work, your co-curricular endeavours and your many contributions to school life, you’ve shown courage, curiosity and determination. I have no doubt that you will carry these qualities with you into the world beyond The Grove. We’re excited to watch you thrive in whatever comes next.”

We look forward to celebrating together at our 23/24/25 Leavers’ Reunion on Thursday 28th August.

Thank you, Class of 2025. You’ve been truly unforgettable.