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🎉 Congratulations to everyone receiving their GCSE results today!

If you've achieved the grades you were hoping for, you should be incredibly proud of your hard work and commitment. Well done on reaching this important milestone.

If your results weren't quite what you expected, please don't panic. There are always options available, and the path to future success is rarely a straight line.

Our experienced advisers are here to help you explore your next steps, whether that's reviewing Sixth Form choices, considering alternative courses, or discussing other educational pathways.

📞 +44 303 003 2259 we're here to help. Visit www.best-schools.co.uk to find out more and book a consultation.

Whatever your results, this is not the end of the journey. It's simply the beginning of the next chapter. 🎓

Education Advisers has been helping students and families navigate important educational decisions for over 20 years.

🌍 Looking for the best IB schools around the world?
Not all school rankings are created equal.
At https://conta.cc/3t9Haur, our league tables are built using verified IB results data, helping families compare schools using objective information they can trust.
With: ✅ 209,000+ IB graduates worldwide
✅ Schools across 159 countries
✅ A global average DP score of 30.88 points
- our tables make it easier to see which schools are achieving exceptional results and how they compare with global benchmarks.
If you're researching schools for your child, start with the data families trust.
📊 View the latest 2026 league tables: https://conta.cc/4j60CjH://conta.cc/3t9Haur/top-ib-school-league-tables

📢Education Advisers are pleased to share a round up of topical education news stories for July which we hope will be of interest to our readers. Please click this link https://conta.cc/3Rxm1Kt
to read our newsletter. Please call +44 303 003 2259 if you would like to talk about Independent School Choices for your child. Please do let us know if you have feedback on any of these stories.

🎓 GCSEs are over. But is your child's current Sixth Form still the right fit?
Many families automatically continue into their school's Sixth Form. After all, there are plenty of reasons to stay:
✅ Familiar routines
✅ Strong academic results
✅ Established friendships
✅ Excellent facilities and support
✅ A school you know and trust
But sometimes a young person changes significantly between Year 11 and Sixth Form.
Have their ambitions shifted❓ Are they excited about returning❓ Do they want subjects their current school doesn't offer❓ Are school rules and traditions feeling restrictive❓ Would a fresh start help them thrive❓
The truth is, it may not be too late to explore alternatives. Many excellent schools and colleges continue to consider Sixth Form applications throughout the summer.
Choosing where to spend the next two years is one of the most important educational decisions a family can make.
We're here to listen, offer impartial advice, and help you explore all the options.
📩 Get in touch for a confidential conversation with our friendly team +44 303 003 2259

📢Education Advisers are pleased to share a round up of topical education news stories for June which we hope will be of interest to our readers. Please click this link
https://conta.cc/445OtWn to read our newsletter. Please call +44 303 003 2259 if you would like to talk about Independent School Choices for your child. Please do let us know if you have feedback on any of these stories.

We are delighted to share with you our recent webinar - Guardianship Demystified.
This webinar introduces Henry Michelmore from - a leading provider of guardianship services in the UK. Henry and our Director Fiona discuss why guardianship is an essential part of school life for many students in the UK.
Topics Covered:
✔️What guardianship is and why it is required
✔️Who needs a guardian
✔️What a guardian does on a day‑to‑day basis
✔️How guardians support students, schools and families
✔️How to choose a reputable guardianship provider
Please watch our YouTube recording here https://conta.cc/3SxzOAU

You may be familiar with the three questions which form the Personal Statement section of the UCAS university application:

❓Why do you want to study this course or subject?

❓How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?

❓What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful?

If you are struggling to answer, then we can help.

Some students feel they don’t have much to say to answer question 3 and yet this is the most interesting section for an admissions officer to read. Learning more about a candidate’s reading or work experience for instance and how they have reflected on it is precisely what marks out a strong applicant from a less convincing one.

It’s often not easy to secure work experience but there are summer programmes that offer exactly this kind of opportunity. Some academic summer programmes provide insights into future studies at university and can set alight a genuine passion. This makes it a joy to answer question 3! Just one short session on a summer course can fire up your imagination, give you the opportunity to discuss ideas with other curious students and the session leader – usually a serious academic themselves. It’s not only the content of the summer course that is important but just as often the thinking that you do independently as a result that helps answer question 3 in a compelling way, demonstrating analysis of a topic and thoughtfulness.

Suitable summer programmes to set you on course to write a brilliant personal statement can be in person or even online! A-levels, IB and BTEC success is vital of course, but it’s the inspiration that a summer course can offer that can really push you ahead, opening up new opportunities and areas to research – way beyond your school studies. Have a look at our summer courses and call our helpful team to find the right course. https://conta.cc/3Pi0JN7

📢 How to read UK Boarding School League Tables - and what they really tell you.
If you're exploring UK boarding schools for your child, you've probably come across league tables. But what are they actually measuring and how much weight should you give them?
The League Tables https://conta.cc/4j60CjH://conta.cc/3RK1D4Y/school-league-tables are among the most respected in the world, covering the highest-performing British private schools based on 2025 exam results. Here's what's available:
The tables you can explore:
• 🏫 Top UK Boarding Schools - co-ed, girls' and boys' (by A-Level results)
• 📚 Top UK Boarding Schools by GCSE
• 🎓 Top IB Schools - UK and global
• 🏙️ Top Sixth Form Colleges and London Schools
What the rankings measure:
Each table ranks schools by the percentage of top grades achieved by students in public examinations - A*/A at A-Level, grades 9–7 at GCSE, or average IB scores. Only schools with a minimum cohort of 20 students qualify, keeping the data meaningful. The tables are based on clear and fair criteria and are updated every year.
What the tables don't tell you:
A high ranking often reflects highly selective admissions and some schools at the very top reject over 90% of applicants. A school lower in the table may offer an equally exceptional education for a wider range of abilities and learning styles.
League tables are a useful starting point but they're just one piece of the picture. The right school for your child depends on far more than exam results alone.
This is exactly where independent advice makes all the difference. Book a free consultation to speak to our experts about what to look for beyond the rankings. Call our team on +44 303 003 2259

Don't forget to register for our webinar on 10 June at 12.00pm UK time by clicking on the QR code below. Our topic is - What is a educational guardian and why do I need one?
This webinar introduces Henry from a leading provider of guardianship services and explains why guardianship is an essential part of school life for many students.
Topics Covered:
- What guardianship is and why it is required
- Who needs a guardian
- What a guardian does on a day‑to‑day basis
- How guardians support students, schools and families
- How to choose a reputable guardianship provider