Local schools and colleges report high grades and progression after results day
Students across Solihull marked A-level, BTEC and T-level results day with a series of strong outcomes reported by the town's schools and further education centres.
Independent and state providers alike published figures showing high proportions of top grades, successful university progression and strong vocational achievement. The results underline the variety of post‑16 routes available locally — from traditional A-levels and Oxbridge places to high-performing T-levels and BTEC programmes that link directly to work and business opportunities.
Solihull School described this year as its best ever A-level performance. The Warwick Road school said 88 per cent of pupils gained grades at A* to B, while 63 per cent achieved all grades at A* to A. The school reported that 96 per cent of its cohort secured a place at their chosen university. A standout individual achievement was recorded by a younger student: 12‑year‑old Dominic Pugaciauskas achieved an A* in A-level Mathematics with a score of 296/300.
Solihull Sixth Form College said its students also secured substantial numbers of top grades this year. Across all exams the college recorded more than 1,386 A/A* and Distinction/Distinction* grades. At A level, 73.6 per cent of grades were in the A* to C band, while 85 per cent of BTEC grades were at Distinction or above.
The college highlighted several individual successes and progression routes:
- Sarah Yousafzai has secured a place at the University of Oxford to study Biochemistry.
- Former Ninestiles Academy learner Kareena Kaur achieved A* grades in A-level Business and Law, and an A in Economics.
- Christopher Hill and Ben Jackson will progress to the University of Birmingham to study History and Mathematics respectively.
Solihull College and University Centre reported strong outcomes on the new technical qualification route, with an overall T-level pass rate of 92 per cent. Students on the T-level in Animal Care and Management achieved a 100 per cent pass rate. The college highlighted the case of 18‑year‑old Lucy Harper, who gained a Distinction in Animal Care and Management; she completed an industry placement with a dog training company, continued working with the team and has begun developing her own business providing dog training and house‑sitting services.
Light Hall Sixth Form also marked results day as its first ever cohort received A-level outcomes, a significant milestone for the school.
“This year’s results reflect a wide range of routes into higher education and employment, with pupils and students demonstrating both academic excellence and technical skill,” said a spokesperson for one institution.
What the numbers tell us
Taken together, the published figures show multiple strengths across Solihull’s post‑16 provision: high proportions of top A-level grades at independent schools, substantial numbers of strong A and A* grades at the sixth form college, and excellent pass rates on vocational T-level programmes that include meaningful industry placements.
| Institution | Key statistics |
|---|---|
| Solihull School | 88% A*–B; 63% A*–A; 96% university progression; A* in Maths by 12‑year‑old (296/300) |
| Solihull Sixth Form College | 1,386+ A/A* & D/D* grades; 73.6% A*–C at A level; 85% BTEC Distinction or above |
| Solihull College & University Centre | 92% T-level pass rate; 100% pass in Animal Care & Management; individual Distinction and business start-up |
Local impact and next steps
High grades at A-level can influence university admissions and local aspirations, while strong performance on BTEC and T-level pathways strengthens links between education and local business. The success of students who took industry placements — and in one case converted that placement into paid work and a business venture — will be of particular interest to employers in and around Solihull seeking skilled entrants.
For pupils, parents and teachers the figures will prompt celebration and, in some cases, relief. For policymakers and education leaders they provide material to assess the balance between academic and technical routes in the borough and how best to support progression into higher education, apprenticeships and local employment.
More detailed breakdowns of results and progression for each institution are expected to be published through their websites and local notices as students finalise their next steps.
