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, 70% consistently achieve at least 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 four years, 29 of our resit students have gained a place to study Medicine (amongst many other competitive courses).

A Level Retake Case Studies

Previous School

Grades In

Grades Out

University Destination

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’ 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

South Hampstead High School

CCD

AAB

King’s College London, University of Lon- Religion, Politics and Society

Haberdashers’ 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’ School for Boys

CCC

A*AA

UCL, Geography

Yavnah College

CCC

AAA

King’s College London, University of Lon- Biomedical Science

Haberdashers’ School for Boys

CCC

AAA

University of Birmingham- Medicine

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’ School for Girls

BCD

AAA

University of Birmingham- Computer Science with an Industrial Year

Rugby School

BCD

AAA

University of Sheffield, Dental Surgery

Watford Grammar School for Boys

BCD

AAB

University of Nicosia, Cyprus-Medicine

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’ 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

Wirral Grammar School for Girls

BBC

AAB

Edge Hill University, Medicine

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

Haberdashers’ School for Girls

ABC

A*A*A*

Imperial College London, Medicine

NLCS

ABC

A*AA

University of Bristol-Medicine

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’ School for Boys

BB

A*A(B)

University of Birmingham- Money, Banking and Finance

Tiffin School

BCC

A*AA

University of Surrey, Veterinary Medicine and Science

St Helen’s School

BBC

A*AB

University of Glasgow- Philosophy and Sociology

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’ 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

University College School

AABB

A*A*AA

UCL-Computer Science

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

JCoSS

A*CC

A*A*AA

University of Exeter, Medicine

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