A golden year of A Level results for BGS students. 

This year’s A Level results provide multiple reasons to be super proud of Bury Grammar School’s Year 13 students whose grades reflect a true “gold standard” of academic excellence.

This is one of Bury Grammar School’s strongest sets of A Level results outside of the Covid era with a perfect 100% pass mark, nearly four in ten grades at A*-A and three quarters of A Level grades at the ‘gold standard’ of A*-B.  BGS has a strong reputation for adding value to students’ grades, but this year has smashed records, with students exceeding all expectations and achieving the best ‘value added’ in the School in a decade. 

Many congratulations to our students, their families, our teachers and support staff for a stunning collective effort and outstanding outcomes. 

With 111 A*-A grades in total this is certainly an impressive year group and a cause for celebration! 

The vast majority of students have gained a place with their university of choice with students spanning 445.4 miles across the country and one student embarking on a new opportunity in Indiana, USA.

Russell Group universities in the Northeast and Northwest remain extremely popular destinations amongst our BGS students. 

Students have achieved exceptional grades across a wide range of subjects and our students are now preparing to move on to wide range of courses including Accounting, Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies, Applied Sports Studies in Athletics, Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Business Management, Criminology, Creative Music Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Dentistry, Fine Art, Film Production, Law, Pharmacology, Medicine, Nursing, Neuroscience, Psychology, MFL, Geography,  History, Performing Arts, and Veterinary Science at universities throughout the UK. 

Here are just a few individual achievements... 

⭐ Helena, Sohaib and Imaan each achieved a full suite of A* grades! 

⭐Helena is heading to the University of Cambridge - Christ's College to study Computer Science after achieving a full suite of A* grades in Computer Science, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics, plus an A* in her Extended Project Qualification too! She told us, 

“My seven years at BGS have given me lifelong friendships, unforgettable memories, and most importantly, the opportunity to achieve a set of results I’m incredibly proud of. I want to thank my teachers, family and friends for their unwavering support. Whilst it is bittersweet to leave, I will always look back on my time at BGS with fondness.” 

⭐ Sohaib will study Medicine at Aston University, Birmingham, as he has achieved A*’s in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. Sohaib told us,

“I’m excited to go to university now after working hard through my A Levels. Teachers and friends showed infinite support – thank you.” 

⭐ Imaan will also study Medicine at the University of Leeds after obtaining A*’s in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology plus an A* in her Extended Project Qualification. 

“Thank you to my family and everyone at BGS for supporting me for the past 15 years from Cygnets to Sixth Form. I’m grateful for all my friends and teachers for all the help they’ve given me, and I am looking forward to staying in touch with everyone!” 

⭐ Head Girl / School Captain Amélie will study Social Anthropology at the University of St Andrews after securing an A* Biology, B in French, A* Geography, plus an A* in her Extended Project Qualification too and said, 

“I’ve had the best seven years at BGS – the memories and friends I’ve made will stay with me for life. I’m so excited to see what the future will hold and want to thank the School and all my teachers for everything ?.” 

⭐ Head Boy / School Captain Jake has achieved A in Biology, B in Physics, A* Psychology and will study Medicine at the University of Sunderland. Jake told us, 

“Thank you to all my subject teachers and all the wonderful support staff. I’ve had the best time at BGS and have appreciated this incredible opportunity. From Kindergarten to Sixth Form the experience has been amazing and now I can’t wait for my next adventure!” 

⭐Olivia is heading to Newcastle University and ⭐Adil to the University of Manchester where they will both study Law, after achieving A* to A grades! They said,  

“My favourite part of my BGS experience has been the people and teachers who have pushed me to be the best version of myself. Thank you!” - Olivia 

“Thank you to all the teachers who have supported me during my 11 years at BGS. I am grateful for all their support over the years.” -  Adil

Here’s what some parents told us today... 

“Helena has worked incredibly hard, both at school and at home to achieve her fantastic results. We are very proud of her achievements and couldn’t ask for anything more. We are also so very grateful for the support she has had from everyone at Bury Grammar School. Thank you and well done." - Helena’s parent  

“Thank you for looking after Imaan, for all the support you provided to help her achieve her goal of studying medicine and helping to shape Imaan into the person she is today. We are all really proud of her." - Imaan’s parent 

“What an experience! We were welcomed into the BGS family and valued every experience. Thank you so much for your care and support. A fantastic school." - Amélie’s dad 

“We cannot thank the amazing staff enough for their hard work and dedication. You’ve all been wonderful. Jake has had a fantastic journey and is now off to Med School!” - Jake’s mum 

“We are grateful to the School and all the teachers for inspiring our daughter to excel and reach her goal and we’re really proud of all she’s achieved at Bury Grammar School” - Olivia’s parents 

Our students have excelled in traditionally challenging subjects such as Mathematics, Sciences, and English, as well as in the Arts, Humanities, and Languages. These outstanding results are testimony to the high academic standards we uphold at Bury Grammar School and the unwavering commitment of our students and staff. 

Mrs Anderson, Principal, expressed immense pride in the students' achievements, stating,

“We are all over the moon for our A Level students. They have surpassed themselves and shown that hard work and commitment really do pay off. I hope today’s results give our students even more self-belief and confidence as they move into the next stage of their lives. They should be so proud of themselves, having achieved grades that demonstrate just phenomenal individual progress. And it is apt that, in an Olympic year, they have set a new record for the number of grades at the golden standard of A*-B. Golden results for a golden generation! Very many congratulations to every one of them.” 

This year's outstanding A Level results reflect the collaborative effort between students, teachers, and parents and Mrs Simmons, Head of Sixth Form told us

“What a fantastic set of A Level results!  I am delighted to be able to congratulate the class of 2024 for their wonderful individual academic achievements this year. It has been a pleasure to share your journeys over the last two years and I would like to wish you all the very best for the future.” 

At Bury Grammar School we like to say that “hard work will put you where good luck can find you”. The A Level results and university places our students have received today are certainly a testament to this. Our students work incredibly hard to achieve their goals, and each goal is always very different for each person, whether it be personal, or career driven, each student adds something special to our school, and we are immensely proud of them all.