DLD College London is celebrating the remarkable achievements of its students as the Class of 2024 secure outstanding results.
We are also pleased to share that 75% of grades were given A*-C, with an overall pass rate of 98%.
Subject success included Graphics where an incredible 71% of students achieved grades A*-A, Photography where 63% achieved grades A*-A and Art where 100% of students achieved 100% of students achieved grades A*-C. Beyond the Arts, positive results were achieved in:
Student success stories included Lily June P, attained an impressive A*AAB in Psychology, English Literature, Biology, and Mathematics, securing a place at the University of Oxford to read English Literature and Language. Another high-performing student, Alisa S achieved A*, A*, A in Economics, Business and Mathematics and will now progress to Kings College London to study Business Management.
Commenting on this year’s results, James Kidd, Principal Elect at DLD College London said: “It is fantastic to celebrate the achievements of our students one last time before they progress onto some of the top universities in the UK, Europe, and the US. The last few years have seen a move nationally to see results back to 2019 levels, after the pandemic years; whilst we are seeing the effects of this, I am pleased that we have not only matched those levels but increased our A* attainment rate! It is a testament to our student’s hard work, the excellent staff we have and the diversity of thought and skill of our students.”
GCSE results for 2024 are strong for a non-selective school, with 78% of grades being 9-4.
James Kidd, Principal at DLD College London commented: “Reflecting on this year’s GCSE results, I am incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication shown by our students here at DLD College London. These results are a testament to their resilience, determination, and the outstanding support from our staff. Each student has achieved something remarkable, whether inside the classroom or in the co-curricular sphere, and I am confident that they are well-prepared for the next steps in their academic journey here at DLD and beyond. Congratulations to all!”
Our BTEC Extended Diploma students secured equally impressive results. 100% of Business students and 100% of Media students achieved Distinction or Merit grades.
Notable student successes included Mylo who achieved a Distinction in BTEC Business, reflecting on his result and time at DLD he said, “Choosing to study BTEC Business at DLD proved to be the right decision. My achievements surpassed my expectations and I have secured a place at my first choice university to study Aviation Management with Flight Training at New Buckinghamshire, the next step in fulfilling my ambitions to become a commercial pilot. I loved my time at DLD and can’t recommend it highly enough.”
Other BTEC students have gone on to study at Russell Group universities and even secured a coveted apprenticeship at the international firm Unilever. These successes showcase 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 50% of grades awarded at Distinction (D) or above.
IFP students achieved an impressive 100% pass rate, with 40% achieving a Distinction and 39% of those offered a place at a Russell Group university.
A total of 58 IFP students completed the DLD International Foundation Programme.
A selection of university destinations for these students are shown below.
IFP Pathway | Destination |
Art & Design | Goldsmiths University of London, Design |
Art & Design | Kingston University, Interior Design |
Biomedical | Queen Mary University of London, Biomedical Sciences |
Business & Economics | University of Westminster, Business Management |
Business & Economics | City University London, International Business |
Economics & Advanced Maths | Kings College London, Economics & Management |
Computing & Advanced Maths | Kings College London, Artificial Intelligence |
Fashion Management | IFM Paris, Management in Fashion and Creative Industries |
Engineering | Kings College London, General Engineering |
Social Sciences | Kings College London, Culture, Media & Creative Industries |
Celestine Cawley, Head of IFP & Housemistress (Jubilee)
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 | 17 |
Queen Mary University | 10 |
Royal Holloway University | 8 |
University of the Arts London | 8 |
University of Westminster | 7 |
King’s College London | 5 |
SOAS | 5 |
UCL | 4 |
Oxford Brookes University | 4 |
Instituto Marangoni | 4 |
University of Greenwich | 4 |
University of Manchester | 4 |
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.
Preliminary destinations for some of our students are as follows:
Student | Grades | University | Subject |
I-Ying | A*A*AA | Imperial College London | Biomedical Technology Ventures |
Guzal | A*AAA | International Social and Political Studies | |
Sameeha | A*A*A* | University of Bath | International Management |
Vlad | A*AA | UCL | Economics |
Alena | A*AA | Law | |
Giovanna | A*A*B | University of Warwick | Politics and International Studies |
Ryan | A*A*B | University of Cambridge | Engineering |
Alina | A*AB | University of Manchester | Management |
Ameile | A*AB | City University | Law |
Anna | A*AB | University of the Arts London | Fashion Buying and Merchandising |
Kathleen | AAB | UCL | Sociology |
Soroush | AAB | City University | Finance |
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 |
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 |
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
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:
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.
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.
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.