--- title: "Students celebrate impressive A level results and exciting next steps" url: "https://www.forgevalley.school/news/2026-08-13-students-celebrate-impressive-a-level-results-and-exciting-next-steps" school: "Forge Valley School & Sixth Form" --- [Sixth Form Open Evening \| 18 November 2026 \| 4pm - 7pm](https://www.forgevalley.school/sixth-form/sixth-form-open-evenings) # Students celebrate impressive A level results and exciting next steps ![Image of Students celebrate impressive A level results and exciting next steps](https://files.schudio.com/forge-valley/images/news/Forge.png) 13 August 2026 The results recognise the commitment, ambition and determination shown by students throughout their sixth form studies and mark the beginning of exciting new opportunities as they prepare for the next stage of their journeys. Many are now moving on to exciting destinations, including university, apprenticeships or employment pathways that reflect their individual aspirations and talents. Students made excellent progress, again placing rates of progress at Forge Valley Sixth Form amongst the highest in the city. Almost 50% of all grades were A\*-B and average grades for Applied Subjects was a Distinction. The Academy saw particular success across a range of subjects including A-Level Spanish and Sociology and all vocational subjects including Criminology, Sport, Health & Social Care, and IT. Over 40% of students in Sociology, and 80% of students studying Spanish achieved an A\* or A grade, double the national averages. Alongside the school's overall success, many students have achieved exceptional individual results, including: - Pedro Gaspar Lorenzo who achieved four A\* grades in Chemistry, Physics, Maths, and Spanish and shall go on to study Aerospace Engineering at University of Sheffield. **John Watson, Head of School, at Forge Valley School & Sixth Form, said:** *"Today is an important moment for our students, and we are delighted to celebrate their achievements. They have approached their studies with real focus, resilience and maturity, and these results are a fitting reflection of the effort they have put in. It is especially rewarding to see them now taking their next steps into university, apprenticeships, employment and other exciting opportunities.* *“Their success has been supported by the dedication of our staff and the encouragement of families throughout their time at Forge Valley. 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