St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College Achieves Outstanding Top 25% National Recognition in 2026 ALPS Progress Awards

St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College is celebrating exceptional academic success after being awarded two prestigious ALPS 2026 Gold Awards, placing the college in the top 25% nationally for student progress across both A Level and BTEC pathways.  

The ALPS (Advanced Level Performance System) Certificates of Outstanding Progress measure the value added to students' education from their starting points, comparing performance against the Department for Education (DfE) dataset outcomes.  

The 2026 achievements confirm that St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College has secured: 

• A Level Gold Award: Ranking in the top 25% nationally for A Level progress.  

• BTEC Gold Award: Ranking in the top 25% nationally for BTEC vocational progress.  

This double Gold Award status highlights the college’s commitment to academic excellence, high-quality teaching, and personalised student support, ensuring young people achieve beyond their initial expectations regardless of whether they follow an academic or vocational route.  

Martin Twist, Principal of St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College, praised the hard work of students and staff: 

"We are incredibly proud to receive double ALPS Gold Awards for 2026. Placing in the top 25% nationally for both our A Level and BTEC provisions is a testament to the dedication, resilience, and ambition of our students, as well as the unwavering support and expertise of our teaching staff. At St Charles, our mission is to empower every student to reach their full potential, and these results reflect the exceptional value we add to their educational journey."  

Colette Thomas, Vice Principal - Quality and Curriculum, of St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College said: 

“We are extremely proud of both our staff and our students, all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes that enable our students to achieve what they are capable of, and to progress to exciting and competitive destinations.”  

Mr Twist added: 

"Once again our students have demonstrated that with grit and determination they can perform with the best in the country. We are incredibly proud of them and hope that their St Charles journey this has set them up positively on their path to independence.” 

The ALPS evaluation system is widely recognized across the UK education sector as a key metric for measuring student value-added growth. By securing top-tier placement across both main post-16 qualifications, St Charles continues to solidify its reputation as a leading destination for post-16 education in London.