Leavers head to Top Global University Destinations
Tonbridge School’s recent Upper Sixth leavers are preparing to pursue university degrees around the world at top universities in the UK, United States, Portugal, Australia and Hong Kong. Following outstanding A-level results, 95 per cent of students have since secured their places at high-tariff institutions. More than 66 per cent of students received four or more university offers in 2024, significantly more than the national average.
Within the UK, boys secured places at Oxford (12), Cambridge (11), Bath (9), Bristol (14), Durham (19), Edinburgh (16), Exeter (14), Imperial College, London (5), St Andrews (7), UCL (10), Warwick (6), among others.
A total of 44 unconditional offers were made by leading US universities in 2024. Six boys will shortly be undertaking degrees at such leading institutions, including UCLA, NYU, University of Michigan, Purdue University, and Clemson University. Additionally, one student has been accepted into a prestigious joint international honours programme between St Andrews in the UK and William & Mary in the US. Beyond the US, boys will be joining top universities in Portugal, Australia, and Hong Kong.
A wide range of courses are being pursued. Highlights include admissions to competitive fields such as Aerospace Engineering at the University of Sheffield and Bristol, Biochemistry at the University of Edinburgh, English at Durham, Geography at London School of Economics and Political Science, Philosophy at Bristol, Computer Science at the University of Cambridge and Medicine at Imperial College and Oxford.
Ruth Davis, Head of Universities and Careers, said, “I am so proud of every single Upper Sixth boy. They are heading off to top university destinations around the world and I could not be more thrilled for them all.
“The range of different universities accepting Tonbridge boys expands year-on-year, and it is exciting to be on that journey with them. We have seen some outstanding offers this year, and it is a testament to the hard work of all boys.”
