West Oxfordshire schools find out A-level results 2026

Data from Ofqual revealed that 28.9 per cent of the district’s exam entries were awarded A or A* grades, up from 25.8 per cent the year before.

This puts it well ahead of Cherwell district with 21.3 per cent of its exam entries receiving the highest two grades but significantly behind the Vale of White Horse on 41.1 per cent.

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Even so, most headteachers appeared happy with their school’s results, wishing their pupils all the best for the future.

Henry Box School in Witney said every English literature, drama, French and religious studies pupil passed with a C grade or above while two-thirds of its geography candidates reached a B or higher. 

Headteacher Wendy Hemmingsley said: “I could not be prouder of our Year 13 students.

Pupils at Henry Box School, Witney, celebrate A-levels success (Image: Contributed)

“These results are the product of real dedication, and there are so many individual achievements across every subject and every pathway this year.

“Whatever comes next, university, an apprenticeship, or the world of work, our students leave us ready to succeed, and we wish them every happiness in the next chapter.”

Rob Shadbolt of Wood Green School congratulated his pupils receiving their A-levels.

Just over 20 per cent of all grades were A* or A while almost three in every four were at least a C.

Pupils at Henry Box School, Witney, celebrate A-levels success (Image: Contributed)

He said: “Of the 73 applicants to university this year, three-quarters achieved their first choice and a fifth achieved their second choice.

“A number of students have some great employment destinations and others are taking a gap year to consider the right route for them.  

“There were some great individual results at all levels.

“I know you will join me in congratulating our students, and thanking staff for the huge amount of work that went into supporting our students to achieve these results and destinations.”

Harry Young and Honey Hughes (Image: Carterton Community College)

Carterton Community College said its proportion of students achieving three or more A-levels climbed significantly by 26 per cent from last year.

In addition, the proportion of pupils gaining A or A* grades rose by 10.5 per cent and those securing A* to C grades rose by 13 per cent compared to 2025.

Matt Maudsley, headteacher called the results “clear evidence of a sea change”.

He added: “Despite a very challenging year, it is great to acknowledge the progress that has been made in our Post-16 results.

“These latest figures solidify Carterton Community College’s position as an improving institution.

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“They prove that targeted academic interventions and student determination are yielding success, although there is still a significant amount of work required to further improve academic outcomes.”

Meanwhile 45 per cent of all A Level, BTEC and CTEC grades at Kingham Hill School in Chipping Norton were A* or A, significantly above the national average of 28.5 per cent.

Headteacher Pete Last said: “It has been a privilege to watch these young people grow in confidence and character as they have flourished during their time at the school.

Honey Hughes and Harry Young (Image: Carterton Community College)

“I am delighted to see them begin the next chapter of their lives with such strong foundations.”

One of the students, Georgia, said she was “really relieved that the wait is finally over”, as she secured her place to study biomedical science at the University of Sheffield, having achieved three A grades in Biology, Chemistry and Maths.

Dr Sarah Squire, the headteacher of Cokethorpe School, said she was “immensely proud” of their Sixth Form cohort.

Students from the Witney-based school achieved 18 per cent of grades at A*, 48 per cent at A* or A and 77 per cent awarded at A* to B, the school’s strongest results in recent years.

Pupils at Cokethorpe School celebrate A-levels success (Image: Cokethorpe School)

She said: “These results reflect their hard work and commitment, and are a great cause for celebration.

“But today is also about celebrating the remarkable young adults they have become.

“Our Year 13s have enriched life at Cokethorpe, whether through nurturing younger pupils as peer mentors, championing house events, organising a charity clothes swap or debating passionately.

Dr Sarah Squire, headteacher of Cokethorpe, with some of her pupils (Image: Matthew Evans)

“Grades are an important measure of success, but we are equally proud of the wider journeys our students have taken, and we are excited to follow their next steps.”

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Her head of 6th Form, Ed Tolputt, added that he was “delighted” with this year’s results.

He said: “I am not surprised about their success by I am incredibly pleased for them.

“They took ownership of their learning, supported each other and took really good advantage of the support available for them.”