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Students produce excellent exam results in 2025
25 August 2025
Final-year students at St George’s International School, Luxembourg are celebrating after almost half of the class of 2025 achieved the highest possible gradings in their exams.
Forty-six per cent (46%) of St George’s A level and BTEC examinations in 2024-2025 received the highest possible gradings of A* or A, well above the UK national average of 28%. Seventy-nine per cent (79%) of examinations were graded A* to C.
St George’s graduating students have demonstrated ambition and talent, securing offers from leading universities across the UK, Europe and the US, including prestigious Russell Group institutions such as Durham University, Manchester University and the London School of Economics. At this stage, 94% of students intending to progress to university have secured their preferred choices, while others are awaiting final confirmation from universities that release offers in September.
A level examinations and BTEC Level 3 qualifications mark the culmination of the final two years of secondary education, known as Key Stage 5 or Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13) in the British national curriculum. Students in Year 12 typically sit AS level examinations, while those in Year 11 complete GCSEs and BTEC Level 2 courses, providing the foundation for progression to A levels and BTEC Level 3 programmes.
St George’s Secondary Headteacher Claire Simmonds said the exam results were recognition of the hard work and dedication by the students and their teachers.
“Congratulations to the class of 2025 on reaching this important milestone. You have faced challenges with courage, shown remarkable perseverance and continued to move forward with determination. As you step into the next chapter of your lives, I share in your excitement for all that lies ahead," Ms Simmonds said.
Director of Key Stage 5 Sarah Roe said the students showed maturity and commitment to their studies. “Throughout Sixth Form, our students have shown remarkable kindness and encouragement towards each other. Their efforts have led to excellent outcomes, and I am delighted to see our Year 13 students heading onto the next stage of their journeys, in a wide variety of countries around the world.”
Students in Years 11 and 12 have also achieved outstanding results this year. In Year 11, 80% of students met or exceeded their predicted grades, with 66% securing grades 9 to 7, significantly higher than the UK national average of 22%. Similarly, in Year 12, 81% of students met or exceeded their predicted grades, with 64% attaining grades A or B, compared to the UK national average of 47%.
St George’s Principal Zeba Clarke added: "This set of results is a testament to the shared commitment and strong relationships between our students and their amazing teachers. I know that our students would join with me in thanking their teachers who are so dedicated and supportive. Here at St George’s, we are incredibly proud of our students and our excellent colleagues. I wish our class of 2025 every success for the future, and I am really looking forward to welcoming our Key Stage 4 and 5 students back to school so that we can continue our work together of helping them achieve their full potential.”
A-level results
- 46% of examinations were graded A* or A
- 79% of examinations were graded A* to C
- 64% of grades were on or above predicted grades
A level results are graded from A* to E, with A* being the highest and E being the lowest.
BTEC Level 3 results
- 100% of qualifications were graded Distinction* or Distinction
BTEC level 3 results are graded Distinction* to Pass.
AS level results
- 64% of examinations were graded A or B
- 80% of examinations were graded A to C
- 81% of grades were on or above predicted grades
AS-level results are graded from A to E, with A being the highest and E being the lowest. There is no A* grade.
GCSE results
- 66% of examinations were graded 9 to 7
- 99% of examinations were graded 9 to 4
- 80% of grades were on or above predicted grades
GCSE results are graded from 9 to 1, with 9 being the highest and 1 being the lowest.
BTEC Level 2 results
- 100% of qualifications were graded Distinction* or Distinction
BTEC level 2 results are graded Distinction* to Pass.
