One Year A-Level Retake
Birmingham's most successful retake programme isn't a second chance. It's a second opportunity to exceed expectations.
At Edgbaston College, we specialise in transforming disappointing A-Level results into exceptional outcomes. Our One-Year A-Level Retake programme delivers an average improvement of 1.78 grades per subject.
Our 2025 Results Demonstrate Excellence Across All Programmes:
- 65.1% of all grades at A*-A
- 87.7% of all grades at A*-B
- Retake students: average improvement of 1.78 grades
- Two-Year A-Level students: +0.58 A-Level value-added score (#1 Sixth-Form in Birmingham, #25 nationally)
- 17 students secured Medicine & Dentistry places (92% Success Rate)
- 72.7% Russell Group progression
What does 1.78 grade improvement mean? Students who achieved BCC often leave with AAA. Those with BBB frequently achieve A*A*A. These aren't outliers. They're our average.
ResultsPrevious Resit Outcomes
Why Our Retake Students Excel
- Exceptional Grade Improvement: Edgbaston College is dedicated to ambitious grade improvement. Our A-Level retake students see an average 1.94 grade increase, with jumps from BBB to A*AA not uncommon.
- Bespoke University & Careers Guidance: Receive personalised support from the Principal, Owais, throughout your application journey. From compelling personal statements to intensive interview preparation, our track record speaks for itself. The Principal personally oversees UCAS applications, bringing years of expertise in securing top university places.
- Frequent Exam Practice & Continuous Feedback: Our rigorous approach to exam preparation includes weekly assessments conducted under exam conditions and 3 mock exams throughout the year, each with individualised feedback to pinpoint areas of improvement. This ensures you're always aware of your academic standing and making steady progress toward your goals.Genuinely Small Classes: Maximum 10 students per class (typically 7), ensuring every teacher knows every student's strengths, weaknesses, and ambitions.
- Supportive Environment: As a family-run Sixth Form College, we offer a personal, socially relaxed atmosphere where every student is encouraged to be ambitious. Students are pushed to exceed expectations with encouragement, not pressure.
- Enrichment Programme: Enhance your experience with diverse range of clubs, events and exciting trips. Examples include debating society, sports teams, charity fundraisers, cultural excursions, and even go-karting adventures
Course Structure
Whilst retaking A-Levels might not be your first choice, it can open up a world of new opportunities. Our one-year course provides the time and support you need to master your subjects, refine your exam technique, and achieve the grades you deserve.
Here's how the structure works:
- Choose between 1 to 3 subjects to retake
- Full coverage of the A-Level specifications in your chosen subjects
- Weekly timed assessments with detailed feedback
- Three mock examination periods with parent reports
Exact subject availability can be seen HERE.
University & Careers Guidance
Gain a competitive edge in your university applications with personalised guidance from Principal Owais Ahmed, who provides expert support tailored to your chosen path, including for competitive programmes like Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry, Law, and Economics.
We guide you through every critical step: strategic university selection, crafting compelling personal statements, preparing for admissions tests (UCAT, LNAT, TSA), and intensive interview preparation. With years of expertise in securing top university places, our track record speaks for itself.
Students who complete our A-Level retake courses leave with more than improved grades. They gain renewed confidence, better university prospects, and a profound self-awareness with a heightened drive to succeed.
Accomodation
For students relocating to Birmingham, we've partnered with quality student accommodation providers just minutes from college. Five Ways residence is a 2-3 minute walk, while Beech Gardens in Edgbaston is 4-5 minute walk away. Both offer safe, modern student living with all bills included, ensuring parents have peace of mind while students focus on their studies.
Contact Us
For more information about One Year A-Level Retakes and how to apply, you can call us or fill out the online enquiry form and we will get in touch as soon as possible. Please also feel free to email us at enquiries@edgbastoncollege.co.uk or call us on 0121 306 0182.
