Results & Destinations

At NLCS, academic achievement is driven by genuine curiosity and a love of learning. Our students are supported by expert teaching, thoughtful pastoral care, and a rich co-curricular programme that encourages them to explore ideas beyond the classroom.

We offer both the International Baccalaureate Diploma and A levels, allowing each student to follow a path that reflects her interests, strengths, and ambitions. This breadth and flexibility help to create confident, independent thinkers who are well-prepared for the next stage of their journey.


INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 2026

We are incredibly proud of our students’ exceptional IB results this year, with an average diploma score of 43.22 points. Three students achieved the maximum 45-point score and two-thirds of the cohort achieved 43 points or higher. These outstanding achievements reflect the hard work, ambition and intellectual curiosity of the Class of 2026 and reinforce NLCS’s reputation as one of the world’s leading IB schools. Our students now look ahead to an exciting range of university destinations across the UK and internationally.

For more information about studying the IB Diploma in the Sixth Form at NLCS, click here.


A-LEVEL 2026

North London Collegiate School proudly celebrates an outstanding set of A Level results achieved by the Class of 2026.

The Class of 2026 achieved an impressive 51.5% A* grades, with 83.6% of grades awarded at A-A* and 97.4% at A-B*. These results are a testament to our students’ commitment to academic excellence and the intellectual curiosity that defines their approach to learning.

For more information about studying in the Sixth Form at NLCS, click here.


GCSE AND IGCSE 2026

North London Collegiate School celebrates another exceptional set of GCSE and IGCSE results.

Our students achieved outstanding results, with 81.2% of grades awarded at Grade 9, 95.0% at Grades 9-8, and 98.9% at Grades 9-7. These results reflect the dedication, resilience and academic excellence of the Class of 2026 across an exceptionally broad range of subjects.

For more information about joining the Senior School, click here.


 

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University Destinations

Our students are intellectually curious and academically ambitious, with many choosing to apply to some of the world’s most competitive universities. They are supported every step of the way by expert guidance and a culture that encourages them to aim high.

“Additional sessions for Oxbridge Geography applicants were really helpful in the run up to interviews. Spending 30 minutes a week going through questions, practising how to think out loud and receiving specific feedback on our individual performance made me feel much more confident going into my interviews.”

– Anusha, successful Oxford applicant

We are proud of the wide range of destinations our students go on to after their time at NLCS. Universities recognise not only their academic excellence and subject passion, but also the confidence, leadership, and curiosity they bring to everything they do. We aim to give every student the strongest possible foundation for life beyond school — and we’re always delighted to celebrate their successes when they return as part of our ONL community.

2026 Leavers’ Destinations accordion-plus
ARU1
Bocconi1
Birmingham7
Bristol4
Cambridge9
Durham2
Edge Hill1
Edinburgh1
Glasgow2
Hull York1
Imperial9
Kingston2
KCL5
Leeds2
LSE1
Manchester3
MIT1
Newcastle2
Oxford15
QMUL6
Queen’s Belfast1
Sciences Po/Columbia1
St Andrews2
Trinity College, Dublin1
UAL1
U Chicago1
UCL10
Warwick8
2025 Leavers’ Destinations accordion-plus
Bath1
Birmingham3
Boston College of Fine Arts1
Bristol3
Brown1
Cambridge11
Chicago1
Columbia1
Durham4
Edinburgh8
Exeter/JP Morgan (Degree Apprenticeship)1
Exeter/UBS (Degree Apprenticeship)1
Georgetown1
Imperial College London5
King’s College London7
Leeds1
Leicester1
Liverpool1
London School of Economics2
Loughborough1
McGill1
Newcastle1
Oxford13
Queen Mary University of London1
Queen’s Belfast1
Southampton1
St Andrews2
University of the Arts London1
UCLA1
UCL (University College London)15
Warwick7
Yale1
2024 Leavers’ Destinations accordion-plus
Bangor1
University of Birmingham1
University of Bristol9
University of Cambridge7
Columbia1
Duke1
University of Edinburgh4
University of Glasgow1
Heidelberg1
Imperial College London10
Johns Hopkins1
King’s College London6
University of Leeds2
University of Leicester1
London School of Economics3
University of Nottingham4
University of Oxford12
Queen Mary University of London3
University of St Andrews1
Tel Aviv/Columbia1
Thessaloniki1
UCL (University College London)18
Universidad Católica de Valencia 2
University of Warwick8
Yale1
University of York2
2023 Leavers’ Destinations accordion-plus
Anglia Ruskin University1
Durham University6
Imperial College London 2
King’s College London, University of London 2
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London6
Royal Academy of Music1
Royal Veterinary College1
UCL (University College London)16
University of Birmingham4
University of Bristol9
University of Cambridge8
University of Edinburgh5
University of Exeter4
University of Leeds3
University of Manchester3
University of Nottingham9
University of Oxford9
University of Southampton1
University of Warwick9
Yale1

The impressively wide range of subjects studied at Higher Education by the 2023 year group include:

Aerospace Engineering 
Law with French Law
AnthropologyMechanical Engineering
Bioveterinary ScienceMathematics
Cancer Biology & ImmunologyMedicine
Classical CivilisationModern European Languages
Computer ScienceNatural Sciences
Engineering Optometry
EconomicsPPE
Experimental PsychologyPhilosophy & Theology
English (Language & Literature)Politics & International Relation
GeographyPolitical Science
History of ArtPhysics with Astrophysics 
HistorySpanish & Politics
International MediaTheology
LawVeterinary Science
2022 Leavers’ Destinations accordion-plus
Brown2
Columbia 1
Durham University 2
Imperial College London 6
King’s College London, University of London 6
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London5
Loughborough University1
Notre Dame University1
Princeton1
Queen Mary University of London1
Royal Holloway, University of London1
St George’s, University of London1
University of Edinburgh7
UC Berkeley1
UCL (University College London)15
University of Birmingham2
University of Bristol7
University of Buckingham1
University of Cambridge8
University of Leeds5
University of Leicester1
University of Manchester2
University of Nottingham3
University of Oxford13
University of Plymouth1
University of Warwick8
University of Southern California1
Yale1
2021 Leavers’ Destinations accordion-plus
UCL18
Warwick12
Oxford11
Cambridge9
King’s9
Durham8
Edinburgh7
Imperial6
Bristol5
Nottingham5
Leeds4
Queen Mary3
LSE2
Southampton1
Cardiff1
Stanford, USA1
UCLA, USA1
Birmingham1
Yale, USA1
Manchester1
McGill, Canada1
2020 Leavers’ Destinations accordion-plus
Aberdeen 1
Birmingham1
Bristol5
Cambridge12
Cardiff1
City & Guilds London Art School
1
Durham 9
Edinburgh4
Exeter1
Imperial5
King’s5
Lancaster1
Leeds2
LSE5
Manchester5
Nottingham2
Oxford 11
Queen Mary4
Sheffield1
St Andrews1
UCL21
University of the Arts London1
Warwick6

International Universities

Brown (USA)1
Columbia (USA)1
Harvard (USA)1
McGill University (Canada)1
Northwestern University (USA)1
Notre Dame (USA)1
Pomona (USA)1
Princeton (USA)1
Saarland University (Germany) 1
Stanford (USA)1
University of British Columbia, Vancouver (Canada) 2
Trinity Dublin (Ireland)1
UCLA (USA)1
University of Chicago (USA)1

 

2019 Leavers’ Destinations accordion-plus
Birmingham3
Bristol6
Cambridge13
Durham1
East Anglia1
Edinburgh8
Exeter2
Imperial7
King’s3
Leeds1
Manchester1
Newcastle 1
Nottingham2
Oxford 8
Queen Mary1
St Andrews1
SOAS1
UCL11
Warwick13
York1
IE Business School, Madrid1
University of Nicosia1
Princeton1
Stanford1
University of Columbia1
University of North Carolina1
UCLA1
University of Pennsylvania 1
Yale1

 

2018 Leavers’ Destinations accordion-plus
American University in London1
Bath2
Birmingham2
Bristol10
Cambridge17
Durham6
Edinburgh5
Exeter2
Glasgow2
Imperial2
King’s4
Lancaster1
Leeds6
Liverpool1
LSE2
Nottingham4
Oxford 5
Queen Mary3
St Andrews3
Southampton2
UCL7
Warwick7
York1
University of Columbia2
Upenn1
Stanford1
University of North Carolina1
Wesleyan1
Northwestern1

 

In addition to this, a number of students are pursuing foundation courses in Art & Design, whilst one student has an apprenticeship at the Foreign Office

The range of subjects studied at Higher Education by the 2018 year group include:

 

Ancient & Modern HistoryHispanic Studies & Italian
Applied Medical ScienceHistory
Arts & SciencesHistory of Art
Asian Middle Eastern StudiesLand Economy
ArchitectureLaw
BiochemistryLaw with French Law
Biological SciencesLiberal Arts
Biomedical EngineeringMaterials Science & Engineering
Bio-veterinary SciencesMathematics
ChemistryMathematics & Economics
Classical CivilisationMedicine
ClassicsMidwifery
Combined Honours in Social ScienceModern & Medieval Languages
Computer ScienceNatural Sciences
EconomicsNeuroscience
Economics & ManagementPharmacy
EngineeringPhilosophy & History
English (Language & Literature)PPE
English with FrenchPolitics
GeographyPolitics & International Relations
German & ArabicPsychology