Results & Destinations

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 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.”

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

We are celebrating outstanding academic success after achieving a 100% pass rate in this year’s Foundation Programme (FP). The results highlight the college’s continued commitment to academic excellence, with 42% of students earning Distinctions across all pathways.

Several subject areas delivered particularly strong performances. 75% of students studying on the Economics & Advanced Maths pathway achieved a grade of 85% or above and were awarded a Distinctions, reflecting the college’s strength in quantitative and analytical disciplines. Biomedical Science students also excelled, with 67% awarded a distinction as a result of achieving a grade of 80% or above, while half of students on the Computer Science pathway reached a top grade of over 80%. 

Many of our departing FP students have secured places at leading Russell Group universities, where they will begin their studies in September. Their achievements highlight the transformative impact of the FP and the college’s commitment to nurturing ambition and academic confidence.

Assistant Principal and Head of Programmes, Celestine Cawley reflected, “Congratulations to students for their resilience, ambition, and academic commitment. It is great to see fantastic results yet again, a testament to our teaching staff who consistently get the best out of our students. The results further strengthen DLD’s position as a leading provider of foundation pathways for students preparing for university study in the UK.”