Bridgewater School: Outstanding exam results and ambitious futures
Bridgewater School in Worsley is celebrating an impressive set of A Level results, with 65% of grades awarded at A–B* and 20% at A–A*.
The school’s Class of 2026 achieved a 100% pass rate across Art, Business Studies, Chemistry, English Language, History, ICT, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology and Religious Studies. Particularly strong results were recorded in Art, History, IT and Psychology, where every grade achieved was A*–B.
The results have opened the door to a wide range of exciting next steps, with students securing places at universities including Oxford, Newcastle, Liverpool and Leeds, alongside degree apprenticeships and vocational routes.
Among the individual successes is Head Boy Josh Martin, who achieved an A* and three A grades and has secured a place at the University of Oxford, where he will study Human Sciences at Hertford College.
Head Girl Jess Weir has secured her first-choice place to study Law at Edge Hill University, while continuing to pursue her equestrian ambitions.
Deputy Head Boy Daniel Stout will study Mathematics at the University of Liverpool after achieving strong grades in IT, Mathematics and Physics, while Deputy Head Girl Maryam Hassan is working towards a future in engineering, having gained targeted experience with Formula 1.
There has also been particular success among Bridgewater’s female students pursuing STEM pathways. Half of this year’s female students are going on to study science-related degrees or degree apprenticeships, reflecting the growing range of opportunities available to young people considering careers in science, technology, engineering and related fields.
Alongside their academic studies, members of the Class of 2026 have taken on leadership roles, supported younger pupils, developed businesses and pursued a range of interests and commitments outside school.
Head of Sixth Form, Mrs Hilton, said:
“We are immensely proud of the Class of 2026. These excellent results are the culmination of a great deal of hard work and commitment, but what makes this group particularly special is everything they have achieved alongside their studies.
“They leave us not simply with strong qualifications, but with the confidence, experience and sense of purpose to make the most of the opportunities ahead.”
The Class of 2026 will now follow a diverse range of paths, from leading universities and degree apprenticeships to technical and vocational careers — reflecting the breadth of ambitions within Bridgewater’s Sixth Form.
