Life Beyond St Leonards

Academic Achievements for 2025/2026

Year after year, the hard work, resilience, and dedication of our pupils consistently lead to outstanding results in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP), and the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE).

International Baccalaureate

Diploma Programme

he Class of 2026 achieved a strong average International Baccalaureate Diploma score of 35 points. An impressive 18% of candidates scored 40 points or above, while 88% of Higher Level papers were awarded grades 7, 6, or 5.

International Baccalaureate

Career-related Programme Results

The IBCP Class of 2026 achieved an average UCAS tariff points score of 145, equivalent to an impressive AAA at A Level.

GCSE/IGCSE Results

Our Pre-IB and Year 11 cohorts delivered outstanding GCSE results, with 44% of grades achieved at 9-7 (A*A equivalent). Nearly 30% of grades reached the top 8 or 9 band, and 9 pupils earned six or more grades at level 8 or 9.

University Destinations

Our pupils pursue higher education across the globe, with their choices reflecting a broad range of aspirations and academic excellence. Annually, about one third attend Scottish universities, another third pursue their studies elsewhere in the UK, and the final third embark on their academic journeys at international institutions. The map below details the prestigious university destinations our students have chosen from 2018-2024.

2018 to 2023 University Destinations
  • Scotland

    University of St Andrews, University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, University of Strathclyde, University of Aberdeen, Heriot-Watt University and more.

  • UK

    University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, University of Bath, Imperial College London, Loughborough University, Durham University, University College London (UCL), Lancaster University, University of Warwick, University of Birmingham, University of Exeter, University of Bristol, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, and more.

  • International

    Glion Institute of Higher Education (Switzerland), University of Milan, Bocconi University (Italy), University of Amsterdam, University of Indianapolis, Furman University, Wingate University (North Carolina), University of Madrid, The University of Hong Kong, Munich Business School, Medical University of Lodz (Poland), University of North Carolina, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Canada) and more. 

Life after St Leonards

Some of our former pupils, known as Seniors, share their stories of how their time at school influenced their university and careers choices, and life after St Leonards. Hear below from former pupil, Lauren Hastie, who is currently studying Classics at the University of Edinburgh.

What is your favourite memory of St Leonards School? I have so many memories from St Leonards that it’s very difficult to pick just one above all others. Whether it’s playing hockey with a Santa suit on, learning how to play bass guitar while dancing in the Jazz Band or even the photoshoot that ended up with me featuring on the back of a bus! I’d be here for months if I was to recall them all.
Lauren Hastie
What part did St Leonards School play in giving you the necessary skills for your chosen path? St Leonards definitely set me up well for university. Not just academically but also socially. Knowing how to write a good essay was just as advantageous as knowing how to be the first to introduce yourself in a group of new people. St Leonards really is true to its motto as it sets you up for life in so many ways. I find it interesting how the term ‘Ad Vitam, ’in Latin can mean to or for life. The skills you learn are to prepare you for life and the memories are for life.
Lauren Hastie
What are your ambitions? Because I didn’t know what I wanted to do after school, Classics was the perfect option for me as the skills you learn can be transferred into almost anything. Currently, something I’m considering as a future career path is Law. Though, I have to say this is subject to change as I change my mind like the weather! One week I feel like composing for Walt Disney, the next I fancy writing for The New York Times or my favourite, becoming a fighter-jet pilot, the options are endless!
Lauren Hastie
What advice would you give to current pupils contemplating entering your field? I would say keep an open mind and enjoy whatever you do. It won’t be easy so ask questions, make connections and don’t be afraid to get something wrong. It’s the getting back up that sets you apart from others.
Lauren Hastie
What advice would you give to current pupils about making the most of their time at St Leonards School? Grasp every opportunity you are given. From singing for Her Majesty the Queen to shooting for Scotland, none of this would have happened without St Leonards. But you have to be willing to take the opportunities. Never played hockey? Try it out. You never know what might become of it. Regardless of the outcome, you’ll make great friends and memories that you’ll treasure forever. Get stuck in, you’re only at school once!
Lauren Hastie
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