A Level Retakes

A Tailored Retake Programme

For potential retake students we thoroughly review their situation and their subjects to create a realistic educational programme for them.

For students considering resitting their A levels, this may mean we offer them a one year programme, but only if we feel they can manage the workload and can progress successfully. However, for others, we may advise they consider alternative subject options based on our experience over many years.

The exceptional level of care and assessment that Brampton offers is based on many years of experience and an outstanding track record of success. Ultimately, we want students who have the confidence to succeed and achieve their aspirations. If you have any queries relating to A level retakes, please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your options further.

Outstanding Results for Our Retake Students

Over the years Brampton College has seen hundreds of students retake their A levels and obtain places for highly competitive degree courses, transforming their future prospects and gaining real confidence.

  • We have an outstanding record of improving retake student grades and this year 74% of retake grades are A*/A.
  • Retake students have been placed on some of the most competitive courses, including Medicine and at top universities including, Imperial College, LSE, UCL, the University of Bristol and King’s College London for example.
  • Over the last three years, 25 of our resit students have gained a place to study Medicine (amongst many other competitive courses).

A Level Retake Case Studies 2020-2022

Student from Feeder School Grades In Grades Out University Outcomes
John Lyon School DDU AAB University of Birmingham- Business Management with Marketing
St Dominics College CEE A*AA University of Birmingham- Politics and International Relations
King Alfred School CCD A*A*A* University of Nottingham, Food Science
Watford Grammar School for Boys CCD A*A*A University of Warwick- Mechanical Engineering
JCoSS CCD A*AA University of Leeds, Computer Science with Mathematics
North Bridge House School CCD AAA Loughborough University, Product Design Engineering
Mill Hill County High School CCD A*AB University of Nottingham, Electronic Engineering with a Year in Industry
Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls CCD AAA University of Warwick- Biomedical Science
St George’s School CCD AAB University of Manchester- Molecular Biology with Entrepreneurship
Greenford High School CCD AAB University of Manchester- Law
Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls CCC A*A*A The University of Edinburgh, Cognitive Science
St George’s School CCC A*A*A University of Manchester, Politics and Social Anthropology
Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Boys CCC A*AA UCL, Geography
North London Collegiate School CCC AAA Anglia Ruskin University, Medicine
Queen Elizabeth’s Girls’ School CCC AAA University of Sheffield, Medicine
North London Collegiate School BDD A*AA University of Bristol, Psychology
St Clement Danes School BCD A*A*A University of Manchester, Biology with Science & Society
Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls BCD AAA University of Birmingham- Computer Science with an Industrial Year
Rugby School BCD AAA University of Sheffield, Dental Surgery
Roundwood School BCD AAB University of Manchester, Politics and Modern History
Glenalmond College BCC A*A*A* Anglia Ruskin University, Medicine
North London Collegiate School BCC A*A*A Royal Veterinary College, Veterinary Medicine
Hereford Sixth Form College BCC A*A*A University of Sheffield- Materials Science and Engineering
Bushy Meads School BCC A*A*A King’s College London, University of Lon- Chemistry
Roundwood School BCC A*A*(B) University of Bristol, Accounting and Finance with Study Abroad
Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Boys BCC A*AA University of Exeter, Law
Twyford C of E High School BCC A*AA Newcastle University- Economics
Beaconsfield High School BBD A*AA Loughborough University, Business Analytics
JFS BCC A*AB University of Bristol, Politics and French
St Dominics College BCC A*A(B)
Latymer School BBC A*A*A University of Southampton, Medicine
Parmiter’s School BBC A*A*A University of Warwick-Engineering
Hasmonean High School BBC A*A*(B) University of Sheffield, Structural Engineering and Architecture
Alexandra Park School BBC A*AA Anglia Ruskin University, Medicine
Channing School BBC A*AA UCL (University College London), Neuroscience
Trinity Catholic High School BBC A*AA Anglia Ruskin University, Medicine
Rickmansworth School BBC A*AA King’s College London, Dental Therapy and Hygiene
Beal High School BBC A*AA King’s College London, University of London- Biomedical Science
Highgate School BBC A*AA The University of Edinburgh- Social Policy and Politics
London Oratory School BBC AA(B) University of Strathclyde- Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
St Helen’s School BBC AA(B) King’s College London, University of Lon- Management and Modern Languages with a Year Abroad
St Albans School ACD A*A*(A) University of Nottingham, Economics
JFS ABD A*AA University of Leeds, Economics and Politics
Avanti House School ABD A*A(AB) King’s College London, University of Lon- Dental Therapy and Hygiene
Peter Simmons College BBB A*A*A University of Manchester- Medicine
Watford Grammar School for Girls ABC A*A(A) UCL (University College London)- Economics and Geography
St Albans High School for Girls ABC A*A(AC) University of Bath- Accounting and Finance
St Helen’s School BBB A*A(B) University of Manchester, History
Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Boys BB A*A(B) University of Birmingham- Money, Banking and Finance
St Dominic’s Sixth Form College ABC (A)AA Cardiff University- Dentistry
St Michael’s Catholic Grammar ABC A* (AB) University of Bristol- Accounting and Finance
Chelmsford County High School for Girls ABBC A*A*(AC) Anglia Ruskin University, Medicine
Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls ABB A*A*(A) University of Liverpool, Medicine
Westcliff High School for Boys ABB A*A*(A) University of Nottingham,  Medicine
Harris Academy ABB A*A*(A) King’s College London, University of London- Dentistry
Chesham High School ABB A*A*(A) Queen Mary University of London- Medicine
Watford Grammar School for Boys ABB A*A*(A) University of Manchester- Medicine
St Albans High School for Girls ABB A*A*A Lancaster University- Medicine and Surgery
St Albans School ABB A*A(A) University of East Anglia UEA – Medicine
St Albans High School for Girls ABB A(AA) Cardiff University- Dentistry
Alexandra Park School AAC A(AA) Brighton and Sussex Medical School- Medicine
St Albans School AAB A(AA) University of Bristol, Medicine
The Latymer School AAB A*(AA) King’s College London, Medicine
Albemarle Independent College AAB A*(AA) Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Medicine
St Helen’s School AAB A(AA) University of Glasgow- Dentistry
Chelmsford County High School for Girls A*BC A*(A*)A University of Sheffield, Medicine
City Of London School for Girls A*AB A*A*(A) Imperial College London- Design Engineering
Woodhouse College A*A*B A*(A*A*) Manchester- Medicine

A Retake Success Story

At Marylebone sixth form I got BCC in my A levels in Product Design, Maths and Economics. Disappointed with these results, I moved to Brampton where I agreed to retake my Maths and pick up History. This has resulted in me achieving an A* in History and an A in Maths (improved from a C grade!). I have got a university place at Leeds to study Graphics and Communication Design, which I’m really looking forward to.

The college was really helpful in terms of the very small class sizes, which I was not accustomed to at my previous schools, and therefore the close contact with teachers. But, I’d have to say the most helpful aspect, certainly in terms of Maths, was the weekly tests and feedback.

The college assigned me a Careers Advisor to help me with my uni applications, who was most helpful in re-focusing my existing Personal Statement and reassuring me of my change from Product to Graphic Design and that I did not have to pursue a more engineering/scientific side to design if I didn’t feel it would suit me.

I would say Brampton is an ideal place for focusing on achieving your best potential grades, with really good teaching. I definitely have to say thank you to my teachers for encouraging me to work hard.

Jim Gibbs improved his grades from C to A in Mathematics