Results & Destinations

DLD College London is celebrating the remarkable achievements of its students as the Class of 2025 secure outstanding results.

A LEVEL RESULTS 2025

We have a strong track record over the last three years, averaging 52% A*-B and 75% A*-C .

Subject Successes in 2025

We continue to excel in our creative subjects:

  • Art & Design – 84% of students achieved A*-B
  • Photography – 84% of students achieved A*-B
  • Film Studies – 77% of students achieved A*-B
  • Graphics – 75% of students achieved A*-B

Beyond the creative, our traditional subject offering also performed well:

  • 67% of students achieved A*-B in History, Politics and Classical Civilisation
  • 72% of students achieved A*-C in Business
  • 33% of students achieved A*-A in Further Mathematics
  • 33% of students achieved A*-A in English and History

Student success stories included Teagan B, attaining an impressive A*AA in Sociology, History and Politics securing a place at Russell Group member, the University of Nottingham to read Law.

Commenting on this year’s results, James Kidd, Principal at DLD College London said: “I’m incredibly proud of our students and their excellent achievements in the latest A‑Level and BTEC results. Our students have demonstrated outstanding commitment, skill, and creativity to secure places at some of the UK’s leading universities, reinforcing the value of vocational learning alongside traditional academic pathways. These achievements speak volumes about their hard work and the high-quality support provided by our staff. We’re incredibly proud of each student’s growth and look forward to seeing them how they progress in the studies and future careers.”

GCSE RESULTS 2025

GCSE results for 2025 are strong for a non-selective school, and continue to outperform the national average.

Notably in subjects such as History where 100% of students achieved grades 9-6 and in English Literature, Chemistry and English Language where 100% of students achieved grades 9-4.

James Kidd, Principal at DLD College London commented: “I am very pleased with this year’s GCSE results at DLD College London, which reflect the consistency and dedication of both our students and staff. To see performance maintained at a strong level, in line with previous years, is a testament to the hard work, resilience, and determination of our students. We are proud of what they have achieved and excited to support them as they continue with us on their academic journeys.”

BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA RESULTS 2025

Our BTEC Extended Diploma students secured equally impressive results. 100% of Business students and 100% of Creative Digital Media students achieved Distinction or Merit grades.

Notable student successes included Josh who achieved a D*D*D in BTEC Business, reflecting on his result and time at DLD he said, “I’m really happy with my results, I worked really hard to get the grades I needed to get into university. My teachers Joan and Laura in my first year and Anna in the second, really helped me to succeed and I’m excited to take the next step and study Business Management at the University of Exeter.”

Other BTEC students have gone on to study at Russell Group universities, demonstrating the quality of the courses, the high-esteem in which their held and the variety in opportunities these offer students.

BTEC EXTENDED CERTIFICATE RESULTS 2025

BTEC Certificate students have secured a 100% pass rate, including 66% of grades awarded at Distinction (D) or above.

INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMME RESULTS 2025

100% of students achieved a pass, meeting the standard threshold for university progression. Impressively, 45% of students were awarded a Distinction, scoring 75% or higher in their final assessments—an outstanding accomplishment demonstrating academic rigour and ambition.

Head of IFP, Celestine Cawley commented: “These results are a testament to the dedication of our students and the strength of our academic support systems. The IFP provides a robust and inspiring pathway into higher education, and we are thrilled to see so many of our students excelling and preparing to take their next steps at leading universities.”

 

University Progression

DLD is proud to have an extremely high entry rate to universities each year, placing students at prestigious institutions in an incredibly wide range of disciplines. This year is no exception with places at universities including St Andrews, Exeter, Warwick, LSE, King’s College London, Imperial and UCL, plus the University of Southern California and University of Richmond in the USA.

Our University Admissions Tutor system ensures that applicants are known well by their academic referees and closely supported and advised by their UATs, who guide them in making appropriate choices of course and institution.

Universities in London are strongly favoured by DLD students, who clearly enjoy the hectic life of the capital with all it has to offer. However, many students – both domestic and international – accept offers to study at reputable metropolitan and provincial universities outside London.

Each September, DLD College hosts an Autumn University Fair in the building with up to 30 providers represented. This allows students to meet representatives from a range of higher education institutions. Students are also encouraged to attend university open days to see for themselves what individual providers have to offer.

The most popular university destinations for DLD students in 2023 were:

Leading DLD University Destinations 2023
Provider No Students
City University London 22
Regent’s University London 8
University of Westminster 7
King’s College London 7
Royal Holloway University 4
UCL 4
University of Bath 3
Goldsmiths University 3
Queen Mary University 3
University of Sussex 3

32% of A Level students went on to study at the prestigious Russell Group universities, with 19% attending a top 20 ranked university in the UK.

Destinations for some of our students are as follows:

A LEVEL

Student   Grades  University   Subject 
Alisa S A*A*A King’s College London Business Management
Hannah T A*A*A University of Edinburgh English Literature
Sofia V A*A*AB Durham University Law
Lily June P A*AAB University of Oxford English Language and Literature
Nguyen N A*AA UCL Politics and International Relations
Tristan S A*A*B King’s College London Political Economy
Rana S T AAA University of Manchester Economics
Ryan F A*AB LSE Financial Mathematics and Statistics
Alborz M N A*AB University of Warwick Economics
Maya N A*AB City, University of London Finance
Wongtat V A*AB University of Warwick Economics
Ivan V A*AB LSE Sociology

BTEC

Student Grades University Subject
Arnav D*D*D (equiv to A*A*A) University of Exeter Business and Management with Industrial Experience
Akram  D*DD (equiv to A*AA) Royal Holloway University London Business and Management
Ishaan  D*DD (equiv to A*AA) University of Nottingham Management
Lily D*DD (equiv to A*AA) Oxford Brookes University Events Management

INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMME

IFP Pathway Destination
Advanced Maths & Economics City, University of London, Banking and International Finance
Advanced Maths & Economics City, University of London, Investment and Financial Risk Management
Advanced Maths & Economics Durham University, Economics with Management
Advanced Maths & Economics Kings College London, International Development
Art & Design Kingston University, Fine Art
Art & Design Kingston University, Fine Art
Art & Design University of Southampton, Fine Art
Business & Economics City University of London, Business Management
Business & Economics City University of London, Business Management
Business & Economics City University of London, Business Management
Business & Economics City University of London, Business Management
Business & Economics City University of London, Finance
Business & Economics Glion University, Switzerland
Business & Economics Queen Mary University, Business Management
Business & Economics University of East London, Educational Studies
Computer Science Kings College London, Computer Science with Management
Financial Technology Queen Mary University, Computer Science
Social Science City University of London, International Politics
Social Science University of the Arts London, Contemporary Media Cultures

UNIVERSITY, AND ART FOUNDATION APPLICATIONS

Students are encouraged to attend Open Days. Applications are made online. Students applying to drama school have coaching in preparation for their auditions. Those applying to art school are given guidance with their Portfolio and choice of Foundation course. View the UCAS Site UCAS Applications

OXBRIDGE

We provide a comprehensive programme of advice and tuition for those students we think have a chance of being offered an Oxbridge place i.e. a minimum of 6 A*/A grades at GCSE. Lower Sixth students participate in the Oxbridge Entrance Programme in the last week of June.

This includes:

  • Visits to Oxford and Cambridge
  • Lectures from Oxbridge Admissions Tutors
  • Seminars in Critical Thinking
  • Mock interviews are also held

Following AS results, if the application still looks strong, Oxbridge candidates follow an intensive course, which comprises lectures on a range of cultural and scientific topics, seminars to develop analytical skills, and mock interviews followed by an evaluation of the student’s performance.

US UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS

Students wishing to apply to university in the United States will be required to take SAT examinations. Tuition for these exams is organised by the college. For more information please contact Daniel Woodley.

MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY

During the Lower Sixth year students are encouraged to arrange essential work experience and also to visit schools of medicine, veterinary science or dentistry to find out more about the structure and content of the courses offered. Prospective medical students participate in the Careers Week Medicine and Dentistry Programme. Depending on AS results, at the beginning of Upper Sixth the student’s electronic application will be submitted to UCAS before the deadline of October 15th. BMAT tuition is offered in the Autumn Term. Applicants also attend a programme of weekly seminars on medical ethics. Each applicant has three mock interviews.