14 Aug 2026
More than a quarter of the cohort at St Columba’s College received at least three A grades and 22 per cent received at least one A* grade in this year’s A level examinations.
Some of the top achievers include: Alec, with an A* grade in biology and A grades in chemistry and mathematics, who will be studying biology at the University of Oxford; Adam, with A* grades in mathematics, further mathematics and design technology, who will be studying structural and architectural engineering at the University of Bath; William, with A* grades in English literature and history and an A in religious studies, who will be reading politics and philosophy at the London School of economics; and Annabel, whose A* grade in geography and As in biology and religious studies, have secured her a place at Warwick University to read liberal arts.
Anton; with A* grades in mathematics, further mathematics and physics, and an A in chemistry will proceed to Imperial College London to study cmputing.
Headteacher Karl Guest said: “The exceptional results achieved this year are a reflection of the ambition, hard work and individual character that defines life at St Columba’s. I am incredibly proud of our young people and grateful to our dedicated staff whose expertise and care have helped them flourish. These achievements demonstrate the true power of a holistic education that nurtures academic success alongside personal growth, thus preparing young people for success in whatever path they choose.”
