Learning
Academic Results
Excellence Year After Year
Our UK pupils are academic achievers with the intellectual energy and desire to produce A level results among the very best in the UK. We are proud our Uppingham Hung Yen pupils have alumni as role models who are inquisitive, enthusiastic learners who go on to study at Harvard,
Oxford and Cambridge and other top ranked global universities.
IGCSEs
We offer the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), one of the world’s most widely adopted secondary curricula that is offered in more than 140 countries. Its popularity comes from its academic rigour, global recognition, flexibility, and suitability for international communities.
It is globally recognised and trusted by universities and employers, on the basis of its success in delivering independent learning and analytical thinking.
IGCSEs emphasise key 21st‑century skills, preparing pupils to study and work confidently anywhere in the world.
Unlike purely exam‑driven systems, the IGCSE blends written exams, oral assessments, coursework, and practical evaluations, allowing pupils with different strengths to excel.
IGCSEs prepare pupils for global pathways, opening doors to international universities and producing adaptable, self‑assured learners. These attributes make IGCSE a powerful, future‑ready curriculum for international and bilingual schools.
A Levels
A Levels are globally recognised, academically rigorous qualifications that allow pupils to specialise and excel in their chosen subjects. With broad subject choice, reliable assessments, and strong international credibility, they prepare learners exceptionally well for top universities and future careers worldwide.
Together, the following strengths make A Levels particularly valuable for international schools whose families priorities university pathways in the UK, US, Europe, Australia, and beyond.
Universally recognised
Accepted by every UK university, all US Ivy League colleges, and thousands of global institutions—making them ideal for schools preparing students for international pathways.
Highly regarded internationally
International A Levels are valued by universities and employers for their academic excellence, opening access to diverse higher‑education and career opportunities.
Deep subject focus
Students typically specialise in three or four subjects, building strong subject mastery suited to competitive university programmes.
Builds advanced skills
The depth of study cultivates critical thinking, intellectual independence, and the ability to manage complex academic content.
Strong preparation for university
Students accustomed to independent study, research, and analytical thinking transition smoothly into higher education.
UK Public Examination Results 2020-25
Uppingham UK pupils consistently demonstrate excellence in globally recognised academic awards as they prepare to venture into life beyond the classroom.
A Level/
Pre-U Results
% OF EXAM ENTRIES GRADED |
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A* | 28.3 | 52 | 31.7 | 21.6 | 21 | 21 |
| A*A | 69 | 85.1 | 63.7 | 51.3 | 53 | 54 |
| A*AB | 87.4 | 97.2 | 91.6 | 82.4 | 85 | 85 |
| A*ABC | 96.7 | 99.8 | 97.1 | 93.9 | 96 | 97 |
| All Passes | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99.8 | 100 | 100 |
A-levels: At Uppingham School UK, more than half of A levels taken produced As or A*s,
over 90% of papers achieved A-C grades, with a pass rate of 100%.
GCSE Results
% of Exam Entries Graded |
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 24.7 | 37 | 29.8 | 21.7 | 23 | 23 |
| 9-8 (A*) | 53 | 66.1 | 53.4 | 46.4 | 48 | 46 |
| 9-7 (A*A) | 79.6 | 85.8 | 75.2 | 68.6 | 69 | 67 |
| 9-6 (A*AB) | 94.7 | 95.6 | 89.9 | 83.4 | 87 | 85 |
| 9-4 (A*ABC) | 100 | 100 | 99.1 | 97.6 | 99 | 98 |
GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education): At Uppingham UK more than half of the GCSE exams
taken were awarded 8s and 9s (with 9 being the maximum grade possible) and more than a quarter awarded 9s.