Top Yorkshire Independent School Celebrates Outstanding A-Level Results
Students and staff at Queen Ethelburga’s, a leading Yorkshire independent school, are celebrating today after achieving another exceptional set of A Level and BTEC results, reflecting the hard work, enthusiasm, and commitment of the entire school community.
QE is one of the most popular independent school choices for families across Yorkshire and beyond, with nearly 500 day students and 800 boarding students.
This year’s cohort has achieved an impressive 77% of students attaining A*-A grades and 91% securing A*-B grades, continuing Queen Ethelburga’s strong tradition of academic excellence.
Students achieved a variety of high-profile first-choice university places at institutions including Imperial College London, London School of Economics, Durham, Bath, Sheffield, Nottingham, and Cardiff, alongside other excellent UK and worldwide universities.
Daniel Machin, Principal of Queen Ethelburga’s, said:
“We are incredibly proud of our students. As this year’s cohort includes a huge number of pupils who have been with us since prep school, alongside recent starters who have made a fantastic contribution to school life. These results reflect their determination to make the most of all the opportunities available to them. Thank you to our dedicated teachers and the support of families, without whom none of this would have been possible.”
An Exciting New Chapter for QE
From September 2025, the Queen Ethelburga’s community are excited to unite the ISA Independent School of the Year (QE Faculty) and the leading school for academic results in the North (QE College) into one exceptional senior school: Queen Ethelburga’s College.
This new senior school for Years 10 to 13 sits alongside Chapter House Preparatory School and King’s Magna Middle School on our modern, well-equipped campus close to York, Harrogate and Leeds.
QE College brings together the very best of what is offered across the two current senior schools. Students can create their own personalised programme of study with an unparalleled mix of academic, vocational, sporting, performance, and creative opportunities for all students.
This announcement comes hot on the heels of The Telegraph naming Queen Ethelburga's as the Best Value Co-Educational Private School in Britain. The school continues to excel as the top-performing Yorkshire independent school.
Student Success Stories
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RotolaGrades: AAA Rotola joined QE in September 2021 and excelled in Biology, Psychology and Business. Having received several offers, she has chosen to go and study Medicine at the University of Sheffield. Beyond academics, Rotola contributed extensively to school life, taking part in the Biology Olympiad, volunteering in hospitals and care homes, organising cultural events, and mentoring younger students. She balances her academic excellence with interests in piano and photography. Read Rotola's excellent article on Black History Month and her exemplary work publishing an article in a science journal. |
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GabrielGrades: A*AA Joining in Year 11, Gabriel has flourished academically and personally. At QE, he played rugby for the school and the Yorkshire Rugby Academy. Gabriel even began his own business venture in a nutrition app. Now, he is ready to study Industrial Economics at the University of Nottingham. |
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DavidGrades: A*A*A*A*A* David joined QE for the Sixth Form and took full advantage of the opportunities available to him. He has taken the time to represent QE at badminton and has mentored younger pupils in Mathematics. An active member of the Economics Society, David is heading off to study Economics at the London School of Economics. |
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