Harrow College students record 97% BTEC pass rate in 2026 results
T-Level and UAL courses also achieved near-perfect pass rates, with several students securing university places and apprenticeships
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Harrow College students have achieved record results across vocational courses in 2026, with a 97% pass rate for BTEC qualifications. The college also reported a 99% pass rate for University of the Arts London (UAL) courses and a 100% pass rate for several T-Level programmes. The figures were released on results day, marking the first under principal Jo Swindells.
Students progress to universities and apprenticeships
Harrow High School Sixth Form posts top 10% A-level results
90% of A-level grades reached A*-C, while BTEC students secured 90% Distinction or Distinction*
Sidrah Esaf, who earned Distinction, Distinction, Merit in BTEC Level 3 Applied Science, will study HNC Level 4 Mechanical Engineering at Uxbridge College. She said the support from teachers had given her opportunities to progress. Devan, who achieved a Distinction in T-Level Digital Business Services, has begun an engineering apprenticeship.
Liliana Da Silva and Nicola Aleksandrowicz, both studying BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, secured Distinction Merit grades. Ms Da Silva said she was happy with her results and had gained a place at her top-choice university. She praised the college for its environment and the connections she made.
It was wonderful celebrating our students’ hard work and recognising their brilliant efforts, which have helped to set them up for a fantastic future.
Jo Swindells, principal of Harrow College
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Principal Andrew Parkin calls the outcomes one of the best years in the college’s 47-year history
College highlights trend of improving results
Dylan McTaggart, group executive principal of HRUC, said exam results across the group continued to improve in 2026. He noted that many students were progressing to top universities, apprenticeships, or direct employment. The college attributed the success to dedicated staff and student effort.
Swindells, who took up the role of principal this year, said she was proud of the outcomes. She congratulated students and wished them well in their next steps, whether in further education or careers. The college has not released the total number of students achieving each qualification.
What happens next
Students who received their results have already begun transitioning to their next stages. Those progressing to universities or apprenticeships will start in September 2026. Harrow College has not announced plans for further reporting on student outcomes, but results will contribute to national further education performance data.
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+What were Harrow College’s pass rates in 2026?
Harrow College reported a 97% achievement rate for BTEC students, 99% for UAL courses, and 100% for several T-Level programmes in 2026. These figures reflect strong performance across vocational qualifications, with students progressing to further study and careers.
+Which students achieved top results at Harrow College?
Sidrah Esaf earned Distinction, Distinction, Merit in BTEC Level 3 Applied Science, while Devan achieved a Distinction in T-Level Digital Business Services. Liliana Da Silva and Nicola Aleksandrowicz both secured Distinction Merit grades in BTEC Enterprise and Entrepreneurship.
+What happens after students receive their results?
Students at Harrow College have begun transitioning to universities, apprenticeships, or further education. Sidrah Esaf will study at Uxbridge College, while Devan has started an engineering apprenticeship. Others have secured places at their preferred universities.
+Who is the principal of Harrow College?
Jo Swindells is the principal of Harrow College as of 2026. She praised the 2026 results as a reflection of student effort and staff support, marking her first results day in the role.
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