Newham A Level results show 71% A*-B grades at St Angela’s School

Students at two Newham schools secured some of the borough’s highest A Level results this year, figures released on 13 August 2026 show. At St Angela’s Ursuline School in Forest Gate, 71% of grades were A* or B, while 93% reached A* to C. The overall pass rate stood at 99%.

St Bonaventure’s RC School in Upton Park reported a 100% pass rate. Two-thirds of its students achieved A* to C grades. The school said many would take up places at UK universities or begin degree apprenticeships.

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Mayor returns to former college

Newham Mayor Forhad Hussain visited NewVic college in Plaistow on results day. He studied maths, physics and chemistry there before becoming mayor. Hussain said the visit brought back memories of his own results day in the 1990s.

I remember the morning of my A Level results with the feeling of nervousness and excitement. Being back at the NewVic is emotional, I remember walking down The Link between classes and thinking about the future.

Forhad Hussain, Mayor of Newham

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Hussain congratulated students, including those with special educational needs. He said the borough was proud of all who collected results. For those who did not meet expectations, he urged them to seek support from the council and UCAS Clearing.

Borough ranks third nationally

Newham placed third out of about 150 local authorities in England for average A Level point score per entry in 2025. The council said the ranking reflected strong performance across the borough’s schools and colleges.

The council promoted Our Newham Work, a service offering jobs, apprenticeships and recruitment support. It also directed students to UCAS Clearing for university course vacancies.

What happens next

Students who received results on 13 August 2026 can use UCAS Clearing to find university places. Newham Council said Our Newham Work remained available for those seeking employment or apprenticeships. No further results days are scheduled for 2026.