A-levels 2026: King's Academy Bay House students in Gosport receive their grades

Students in Gosport have been celebrating a strong set of A-level results with almost 30 per cent collecting A* or A grades.

Staff at King’s Academy Bay House School were thrilled with the results which has seen a significant surge in top A* and A grades for students.

Many students excitedly filtered into the school this morning to collect their results and celebrate securing places at some of the UK’s top universities.

Head of sixth form Stacey Osborne said: “Our staff work tirelessly to enable young people to flourish and refuse to put a ceiling on their potential. We praise the character of our staff and students. We are proud and excited to see what can be accomplished in the students’ and our sixth form’s future.”

Head of school Luke Adderley said: “I’m delighted to see such a fantastic set of results, even better than last year! Behind the headline figures, there are so many fantastic stories of student progress. I’m so proud of the work of all of our staff and students.”

Kebba Podesta got three A*s in history, English literature and history. He also got an A in his EPQ. He is going to study history and politics at The University of Warwick.

He said: “I feel great. The results are as good as they could be. I did well in my coursework so I was hoping it would be reflected in my exams.

“It’s been really good here at Bay House. The sixth form has definitely been a highlight. I have become friends with my teachers. They dedicated lots of time for me to get the grades that I did.”

Evie Rooke got A*s in politics and maths, an A in English literature and a B in further maths at AS Level. She’s going to The University of Oxford to study philosophy, politics and economics.

“It’s been really good here,” she said. “All the teachers have been really supportive. It has been stressful but it’s been worth it. Now, I’m excited about starting university.”

Charlie Mapp got an A* in politics, an A in sociology and a B in film studies. He’s going to study politics and international studies at The University of Warwick. He said he’s looking forward to the next step.

“It’s really good because it’s the university I have wanted to go to for a really long time. I am really excited. It’s a brilliant opportunity.”

Ava Rattley got A*s in politics, psychology and sociology and she has a place at The University of Exeter studying psychology.

She said: “I am very excited. I’m very happy, I wasn’t expecting this at all so I was very nervous. “It’s been really good at Bay House. There are smaller classes which means you get more one-to-one support when you need it.”

Ellie Penton got three A*s in psychology, sociology and criminology and will also study psychology at The University of Exeter.

She said: “I’m really happy. It feels really good that all my hard work has paid off. It’s been amazing here - I wouldn’t have been able to do it without the staff. I’m excited about university. It’s a fresh start.”

Executive headteacher, Christopher Willis said: “These outstanding results reaffirm King’s Academy Bay House Sixth Form’s position among the top Post-16 providers nationally.

“We are putting Gosport firmly on the map by providing our young people with a world-class education and opening doors to extraordinary global opportunities. I extend my warmest congratulations and deepest thanks to our brilliant students, dedicated staff, and supportive parents and carers, this success is a testament to the power of our incredible community.”

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