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Queen Mary’s College has a strong and well-earned reputation for excellent results. We are recognised as one of the most successful sixth form colleges in Hampshire for the progress our students make after leaving school.

We believe education is about more than grades. Our holistic approach ensures students grow academically, personally and socially. In 2025, 80% of our Year 1 students completed meaningful work experience, and 98% contributed through Social Action Projects. These experiences deepen learning, build resilience and prepare students for the world beyond college.

At QMC, every student is supported to achieve their best. You will find courses that stretch and inspire you, a community that challenges you, and staff who guide you to success. Our students consistently excel across all levels of study when compared with national performance tables.

Celebrating Excellence- 2025 at a glance

99% A Level Pass Rate
73% A* – C Grades
48% A*-B Grades
90% Secured their preferred choice university
88% Achieved First Class or 2:1 Degree at Russell Group Universities (sixth form average is 86% nationally)
78.5% Achieved First Class or 2:1 Degree – all universities (sixth form average is 77% nationally)
30% Progressed to the Sutton 30 (UK’s most competitive universities)
80% Success Rate for Vet Science Offers (50% national average)
85% Success Rate for Medic Offers (31% national average)
24% Success Rate for Oxbridge Offers (national averages: Oxford 15-16%, Cambridge 19-21%)
65% GCSE Pass Rate (QMC is in the top 5% in the UK for GCSE re-sits)

In addition:

80% students took part in meaningful work experience placements
98% of year 1 students were involved in Social Action Projects

2025 Results

Read about our 2025 Summer A Level results here.

Student Destinations

Our students go places. Many achieve more than they ever thought possible when they came to the college. Set your ambitions high: whatever your aim; a good job, a degree, personal achievement, we will work with you to make it happen.

Higher Education

Every year 60-75% of Queen Mary’s College students go on to Higher Education courses: highly specific vocational degrees, traditional academic courses, HNDs, medical training, performing arts courses, Oxford and Cambridge University. Some take a gap year, a year doing interesting things or earning money before going on to HE.

While at the college you will develop the study and personal organisation skills that will make you an attractive candidate for a university place. Your time at Queen Mary’s will enable you to develop the confidence and maturity to interview well and to make the most of your time at university.

When you apply to university you will have the security of knowing that you will have a special programme of support and advice each step of the way. You will also have the reassurance of knowing that your application is backed by Queen Mary’s College, one of the most respected sixth form colleges in Hampshire.

Employment

Lots of people now find that college is the most effective way of increasing their own employability. General and Applied A Levels and BTEC Awards, Certificates and diplomas from Queen Mary’s are much prized by local employers and those further afield.

Whether you are going to university, apprenticeship, sponsored degree or directly into employment, it is important that you understand the employment opportunities leading from the courses you are taking. Many student programmes are given an added dimension through the college’s connections with local and national businesses.