The average score on the IB Diploma is an impressive 34.4 points, which exceeds the global average and is equivalent to 192 UCAS points (A*A*A at A Level). 45% of students achieved a score of 35 points or above. 
An impressive 29% of students achieved 38 points, equivalent to a standard offer at Oxford University. 
A remarkable 18% of students attained 40 points and above, the equivalent of 3A* at A Level, placing them in the highest echelons of UK academic achievement. 

Once again, our IB curriculum pathways at Dane Court have proven to be an excellent springboard for prestigious university destinations.  5 students have confirmed places at Oxford and Cambridge, and DP, CP and Bespoke students are moving on to a wide range of courses, from Medicine and Biochemistry to History and Law, many at leading Russell Group providers. 
Here are just some of the individual successes celebrated by top performing Diploma students at Dane Court this year:

• Gregor Hutchison’s exceptional score of 44 points has won him a place to study Computer Science at the University of Oxford
• Milo Ainsworth has achieved 43 points and has exceeded their offer to study Medicine at the University of Oxford
• Edward Dunne has also attained 43 points and will study Computer Science at the University of Cambridge, our second Oxbridge Computer Scientist this year!
• Amelia Parris’ score of 43 points has won her a place to study Biochemistry at the University of Bath
• Lola Crossley has scored 42 points and will study Medicine at Exeter
• Connie Chesters has also achieved 42 points and has secured a prestigious choral scholarship to study Music at the University of Oxford
• Neeraj Rajeev achieved 42 points and will study Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London
• Our Head Student, Louis Eldred, has attained 41 points and will study Chemistry at the University of Oxford

In addition, our IB Careers-Related Programme students are celebrating exceptional results as 92% of the cohort have achieved D*/D in the vocational subjects released so far. 48% of the IBCP cohort have also been awarded an A or B grade in their Reflective Project - a core component that requires the study of an ethical dilemma in their vocational subject, developing students’ commercial awareness and critical thinking.

The strength and breadth of the IB pathways has enabled high achieving students to choose between degree courses at Russell Group universities and paid, degree-level apprenticeship programmes. Will Hume achieved a starred Distinction in BTEC Sport within his CP programme and has won a place to study International Security Studies at the University of Manchester. CP students are celebrating a wide range of university offers from Sports Management at Bath, to Law at Greenwich. Other students are in line for impressive apprenticeship and employment opportunities in areas such as engineering, healthcare and software design. 

Headteacher, Martin Jones, said: “We are incredibly proud of all our Year 13 students. These excellent results are a testament to their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to their studies. This impressive level of success opens the door to exciting opportunities as they move on to the next stage of their education or careers. We are thrilled that so many have already secured places at university or on prestigious apprenticeships, setting them up for a bright and promising future.

I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to our fantastic teachers, the Sixth Form Office, and all the support staff at Dane Court, whose hard work has helped make these achievements possible.”

It's not too late to join us in September

Students interested in joining the school’s sixth form in September should contact the school on 01843 864941 or email. sixthformadmissions@danecourt.kent.sch.uk.