The Royal Hospital School (RHS) in Ipswich is celebrating its best-ever exam year, with pupils achieving exceptional A Level and BTEC results, which reflect hard work, ambition, and a thriving academic culture.
An impressive 46% of all grades were awarded at A*–A or equivalent and 87% of grades at A*–C or equivalent. BTEC pupils excelled, with 86% of pupils awarded a Distinction* or Distinction – the highest possible marks equivalent to A*-A.
100% of pupils achieved A*-B across seven departments in the Sixth Form, including Art, History, French, Music and Politics.
92% of pupils received a place at their University of choice.
These remarkable outcomes build on the strong results of 2024, representing another year of significant progress and continued academic success at RHS.
Irfan Latif, Headmaster at RHS, comments: “In my first year at RHS, it is exceptionally pleasing to see continued growth in academic outcomes and to achieve the best-ever exam results for the Sixth Form. This success is the result of a collective effort – pupils demonstrating determination and focus, staff going above and beyond, and families offering unwavering support. The school continues to go from strength to strength, and we are incredibly proud of our young people – young people who have earned not only these fantastic exam results, but also achieved so much more in their personal and social development. We look forward to seeing all they accomplish in the years ahead, as we continue to support them through our worldwide alumni community.”
Katie Banks, Deputy Head (Academic) at RHS, also comments: “This year’s results highlight the strength of our teaching, the depth of our curriculum, and, most importantly, the breadth of talent and drive in our young people. From the sciences to the arts, pupils have demonstrated excellence in every area, and it is particularly rewarding to see so many gaining entry to their universities of choice. These outcomes reflect not only academic skill, but also curiosity, creativity, and the confidence to embrace new challenges.”
