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La Retraithe Sixth Form

Results 2024

Impressive results and ambitious plans for the future once more at La Retraite 6

Once again, we are delighted to share the outstanding results attained by La Retraite 6 students, across our comprehensive range of academic courses. 

The achievements of students this year are a testament to, and the richly deserved rewards of, their hard work and dedication throughout their time at La Retraite 6, marking another year of academic and personal achievements for students to add to our legacy of academic excellence.

This year, students were elated to accept places at prestigious and first-choice universities, alongside embarking on their chosen career pathways and apprenticeships.

Having received positive results across the board, there were many standout subjects and individual successes. In addition to high overall pass rates, highlights included:

  • We are in the top 5% of schools for proportion of students going on to study degrees, apprenticeships or other Level 4 study, taking prior attainment into account.
  • Our school achieved a Progression Score of 18 in the Well Above Average category, demonstrating exceptional student advancement and educational excellence.
  • Our students have excelled with a 100% pass rate in our T Level, EPQ and Cambridge Technical cohorts, and an impressive 73.68% of A-Level entries attained A*-C grades.
  • In specific subjects, our students exceeded beyond expectations with 100% of students achieving A*- C grades in Art, Drama, French, Geography, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian and Textiles. This demonstrates their proficiency and dedication in these fields.

  • Wuraola excelled with A* A* A and has secured a place at the University of Cambridge to study English Literature, where she plans to join the writing community and become a student ambassador.
  • Lydia achieved outstanding results with A* A* A* A and will be heading to the University of Surrey to pursue Veterinary Medicine and Science, fulfilling her dream of becoming a vet.
  • Nylah achieved a Distinction in her T-Level in Construction and has earned an apprenticeship with the Berkeley Group, with aspirations to advance to the role of Design Manager.
  • Stephanie achieved A* AA and will be studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bristol.
    "Put your all into it! Applying to top universities was a challenging but rewarding experience. My maths teachers made learning fun, and I built great bonds with them—I wanted to make them proud. Now, I'm heading to the University of Bristol to study Mechanical Engineering, determined to become an engineer!"

La Retraite 6 is founded upon on an offer that equips every student with the practical experiences, knowledge and attributes to succeed and embark on their chosen future pathway. Continuing to expand its offer, La Retraite 6 introduced Craft and Design and Media, Broadcast and Production to its T Level syllabus in September 2024.

"We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Class of 2024, who have set a new benchmark with the best KS5 results in La Retraite’s history. Their exceptional motivation, resilience, and dedication have not only led them to impressive destinations but have also inspired the entire La Retraite community. Everyone at LR6 is incredibly proud and excited to see the amazing things they will accomplish in the future. We know they will continue to make us proud!"

– Matt Dutton, Director of La Retraite 6

View our school's 2024 performance on the Department for Education (DfE) website.

                     GCE a level & Cambridge Technical Results 2023-2024

2024 2023
Average  A Level Grades  30.68 pts (C) 30 pts (C)
Average Cambridge Technical Grade  Distinction- Distinction -
Average T level grade Distinction+ Distinction +
Students progressing to education or employment 88% 80%

Progression score

 

18 17
    

               gce a Level & Cambridge Technical Results 2024

Academic Average Point Score 33.16
Average GCE Grade C+
Vocational Courses Average Point Score 30
Average Cambridge Technical Grade D-
YEAR 13 RESULTS 2024 2023
GCE Subject No. of Students A*-A A*-B A*-C No. of Students A*-A A*-B A*-C
Art  6

50%

66.67% 100% 4 25% 75% 100%
Art - Textiles 6 33.33% 50% 100% 7 71% 86%
Biology 14 7.14% 14.29% 42.86% 27 3.7% 41% 67%
Chemistry 10 10% 20% 50% 16 13% 56% 81%
Drama 4 50% 100% 4   75% 75%
Economics 10 40% 80% 15 6.7% 27% 53%
English Literature 26 7.69% 19.23% 69.23% 12 50% 67%
Extended Project 2 50% 50% 50% 1 100%
French 2 50% 100% 100%  
Further Mathematics 5 20% 40% 80% 4   75% 100%
Geography 2 50% 100% 100% 4   25% 25%
History 15 6.67% 46.67% 73.33% 10 50% 80%
Mathematics 17 41.18% 41.18% 70.59% 20 25% 65% 85%
Physics 7 28.57% 42.86% 42.86% 3   33% 33%
Politics 9 44.44% 88.89% 13   7.7% 31%
Portuguese 2 50% 100% 100% 2 50% 100%
Psychology 23 8.7% 30.43% 69.57% 35 8.6% 23% 49%
Religious Studies 9 33.33% 66.67%
Sociology 37 13.51% 51.35% 75.68% 30 6.7% 43% 77%
Spanish 22 22.73% 95.45% 100% 13 31% 85% 85%
CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE 2024
Cambridge Technical Subject No. of Students D* D*-D D*-P
Business 32 43.75% 100%
Media 18 5.56% 66.67% 100%
Health & Social Care 8 37.5% 100%
ICT 6 16.67% 83.33% 100%
Sport 7 42.86% 100%