Carmel College Celebrates Record-Breaking Class of 2025

Carmel College is celebrating a phenomenal year for its Class of 2025, with students achieving outstanding exam results. The campus was buzzing with excitement as students, families and staff came together to mark this remarkable milestone.

Top of the North West

The college is delighted to announce that the Times league tables place Carmel College as:

• The top sixth form college in the North West of England
• In the top four sixth form colleges in the country

(The Times % A*-A grades, 15/08/25)

Exceptional Results

This year, Carmel students achieved a 99.6% Level 3 pass rate, with 68% of grades in the top tier (A*-B / Dist*-Dist) and 89.4% of grades rated high (A*-C / Dist*-Merit) – a true reflection of their dedication and hard work.

Principal’s Praise

Principal Janet Gater said:

“We are thrilled with the outstanding results our students have achieved today and could not be prouder of every one of them. Their hard work, determination and resilience have been inspiring, and we are equally grateful to our dedicated staff, whose commitment and encouragement have been key to this success.

It has been a privilege to support our young people in reaching their goals, whether that means moving on to university, a degree apprenticeship or starting work. Our students have already made an exceptional contribution to life at Carmel College, and we are excited to see the positive impact they will go on to make in the wider community.”

Oxford and Cambridge Success

The day also highlighted some extraordinary individual successes, with students gaining offers at prestigious universities including Oxford and Cambridge:

• Lydia Baldwin – geography, Mansfield College, Oxford
• Adam Hale – biochemistry, St Catherine’s College, Oxford
• Dion Josh – chemistry, St John’s College, Oxford
• Vyara Mihova – law, Worcester College, Oxford
• Karolina Szpilko – biology, Hertford College, Oxford
• Kendi Blackstock – architecture, Selwyn College, Cambridge
• Grace Brophy – English, Murray Edwards College, Cambridge
• Oliver Buckley – law, Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge
• Cerys Burch – English literature, Murray Edwards College, Cambridge
• Abi Mannion – geography, Jesus College, Cambridge

Looking Ahead

These results reflect not only the hard work and talent of Carmel students but also the supportive community that nurtures their growth. The college wishes all its students every success as they embark on their next exciting chapter.