A-level results day 2026: students across Lancaster and Morecambe get their grades
The long wait is finally over as many students across the Lancaster district will discover if their hard work has paid off.
A mixture of A-level, T-level, BTEC and other and Level 3 VTQ (Vocational Related Qualification) results are set to be handed out to thousands of young people.
Pupils at Ripley St Thomas are celebrating fantastic A-level exam results!
Helen Best and Alexia Barnes, co-headteachers, said: ‘We are thrilled with our Year 13 pupils’ achievements this year. They have worked incredibly hard to achieve such amazing results. We wish them all the very best as they embark on their next steps.
"Our school vision is to provide a learning environment which allows pupils to live life in all its fullness during their time with us, and beyond, and we are delighted that these results, combined with all the skills and values they have developed during their time with us, will allow them to live this vision out.
"We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our staff, parents and carers for their support. This year’s results include fantastic numbers of A*-B grades, which is very much a team effort. Our outstanding Sixth Form continues to grow and thrive!'
“We are extremely proud of all of our pupils, but a special mention to the following pupils for their excellent results: A McCrink A*A*A*, E Wilcock A*AA, L McCabe A*AA, D Poluektov AAA, I Hyde AAA, G Tinson A*AB, N McGregor A*AB, E McTigue A*AB, C Page A*AB, E Toliadis A*AB, and J Turzynska A*AB.”
Our Lady’s Catholic College is delighted to celebrate another year of exceptional student success in A-levels and Level 3 qualifications.
They are proud that almost all of our students have secured places on the next stage of their educational or career journeys. In particular, they would like to recognise those students who achieved outstanding results.
Jacob Pyne achieved A* grades in chemistry, mathematics and physics, while Olivia Taylor, Patrycja Prus, Emily Chadwick, and Marnie Wright-Longworth also achieved excellent outcomes and deserve special recognition for their hard work and dedication.
Headteacher Helen Seddon said: “It has been another outstanding year of A-level and vocational results, and we are immensely proud of the achievements of our Year 13 students.
"Their success is a testament to their hard work, resilience and commitment throughout their studies.
“I would also like to thank our dedicated staff, who have worked tirelessly to support every student in reaching their potential and progressing to the next stage of their education, training or chosen career pathway.
“We are delighted that the vast majority of our students have secured places at their first choice universities or on their preferred progression routes.
"We warmly congratulate the Class of 2026 on their achievements and wish them every success and happiness as they embark on the next exciting chapter of their lives.”
The year group of 204 Upper Sixth students at Lancaster Royal Grammar School achieved A and A* grades in almost half of all their exams (49.8%).
More than three-quarters of all results (77.6%) were graded A*, A and B.
Amongst other exceptional achievements, 19 students achieved three A* grades and 3 students achieved 4 A* grades.
Headmaster Dr Chris Pyle said: “It has been wonderful to celebrate the hard work and achievements of our fabulous Sixth Form students today. We are very proud of every single one of them for their achievements.
“It is excellent to see our headline A-level figures continue to rise year on year. Today is all about individuals, though. Students should be delighted with their excellent academic results. Some of them have come through very significant challenges.
"They have also set a great example in leadership and have represented the school beyond the classroom in a thousand different ways.
“This year group is brilliantly prepared to thrive on opportunities ahead. It is very exciting to see them heading to such a wide range of university courses across the UK and overseas, to competitive degree apprenticeships and employment. Huge congratulations to each of them on their well-deserved success.”
Morecambe Bay Academy head Jennifer Pardoe said: “Students have demonstrated resilience, determination and commitment throughout their studies and are now progressing to a diverse range of universities, apprenticeships, employment and training opportunities.
“This cohort has made a significant contribution to the wider school community. Students have taken on key leadership roles, supported younger pupils and served as positive role models throughout their time in the Sixth Form.
“As they move on to the next stage of their journeys, the school community congratulates them on their achievements and thanks them for the lasting legacy they leave behind.”
Students from Queen Elizabeth School and Queen Elizabeth Studio School in Kirkby Lonsdale are once again celebrating outstanding achievements as they receive their A-level and Post-16 results.
This year, 98 Sixth Form students from Kirkby Lonsdale are marking an extraordinary milestone with results that place them at the forefront nationally, with nearly half of all grades awarded at Grade B or higher.
David Waugh, executive headteacher, said: “In the space of three minutes I have spoken with one student who was skipping (literally) as she had successfully gained her place at Leeds Beckett University to study speech & language therapy, another student who is going on to read economics at Leeds and was telling me all about her accommodation already arranged, and our very own Head Student who has successfully achieved his life’s ambition, a Degree Apprenticeship with BAE.
"These are just a handful of the inspirational stories, whether it be the four A* Grades achieved by Connie, the two A*’s and an A Grade by Lily, or the seven Distinction Stars achieved by our Digital Creative cohort within our Post 16 Studio School.
“Connie is off to Durham University to read physics and mathematics, Lily, also off to Durham, is going to read anthropology and archaeology.
"Connie and Lily topped the charts academically, however every single one of our students has their own individual success story.
"Marley Atkin (AAB) has secured a highly competitive degree apprenticeship with Channel 4’s social media team and William Page (Dist*AA) and Euan Dawson (Dist*BC) both take up prestigious degree apprenticeships at BAE Systems.
"Creative careers continue to be a focus: Solomon James (AAB) is heading off to Salford to study fim production; Hannah Case (Dist*BB) goes to study interior architecture at Leeds Beckett.
“Our broad curriculum opens up a range of vocational and technical routes into higher education: Annalise Bamforth (A*AA) leaves us to study criminology at the University of Manchester; Arthur Waters (D*BB) goes to study computer science at Newcastle University and Scarlet Macdonald (ABB) to study law at the University of Lincoln.
“These individual results are the tip of the iceberg: we are so proud of all our students, not only for their results but for their leadership. community spirit and resilience. We wish them all the very, very best for the future.”
County Coun Matthew Salter, Lancashire County Council's cabinet member for Education and Skills, said: "Congratulations to all of our Lancashire students on receiving their A-level, BTEC and T Level results today, for their dedication, hard work and perseverance.
"We are incredibly proud of your accomplishments and are excited to see the opportunities that your talents, skills, and passions will lead to.
"Whether you choose to further your education, enter the professional world, or explore other paths, I wish you every success as you begin this new chapter in your adult lives.
"I would also like to say a huge thank you to all the education staff who have supported our young people through their study programmes.
"However, if you didn't get the grades you wanted, please do not think all is lost as you do have options and there is help available.
"Our Talkzone advisors are at hand, to talk confidentially about anything from results, to feeling low, relationships, finding work or training."
Young people planning to continue their studies should contact their higher education provider they had planned to attend and discuss the options available to them.
However, any young people whose results are not as they'd hoped for can contact Lancashire County Council's Talkzone or the Youth Futures Team.
Talkzone is a specialist support service which has trained advisers who can talk to students, in confidence, about their exam results and anything else that might be concerning them. Talkzone can be accessed by telephone, email, text and webtalk.
It is available from 2pm to 10pm every day, including weekends and Bank Holidays, and young people can call Talkzone on 0800 511 111, text on 07786 511 111 or email [email protected]
Alternatively, get in touch through our access webtalk services or via Facebook.
Meanwhile, advisory service Youth Futures can be contacted by telephone, email or self-referral through their online form. They are also hosting a series of in person and online events throughout August to support young people with their next steps.
Young people, parents or carers can call the Youth Futures Team on 01772 531044, email [email protected] or complete the online form here. You can also find more information about the online and in person events at https://padlet.com/youthfutures/youth-futures-team-23npg69oldgac6n4