EPQ Results 2025
We are delighted to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our Upper Sixth, who have achieved our strongest Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) results in several years.
This year, 25% of all EPQ entries were awarded an A*; a remarkable accomplishment that reflects the depth of scholarship and independence demonstrated across the cohort. Among these, one project achieved full marks (50/50), while another scored an outstanding 48/50, showcasing the extraordinary standard of work being produced.
In addition, 56% of all entries were graded A-A*, our best results since 2021, when outcomes were Centre/Teacher Assessed Grades. This year’s success builds on the EPQ’s long-standing role in enabling students to lead their own research, think critically, and explore academic interests beyond the confines of examined syllabuses. An ethos reflected in the description of the EPQ as a qualification designed to extend and develop students’ abilities beyond the syllabus and prepare them for university or their future career.
As in previous years, pupils undertook a diverse range of topics and presented their findings to staff, family and peers, outlining the work they have undertaken.
The EPQ is a standalone qualification, equivalent to half an A Level, designed to extend and develop students’ abilities beyond the syllabus and prepare them for university or their future career. The EPQ allows students to lead their own projects, planning and carrying out research on a topic that they’ve chosen and isn’t covered by their other subjects.
Charlotte Drinkwater, EPQ Coordinator at The Leys, commented: “We are incredibly proud of the hard work, curiosity and independence shown by our pupils. Their achievements reflect both their commitment and the strength of the EPQ programme.”
To find out more about the EPQ, follow the link here.
