The Dukie Journey: Forging Leaders Through Academic Excellence and Resilience
The Duke of York’s Royal Military School is celebrating outstanding academic achievements, with students excelling in both A Levels and BTECs. Over half of the A Level grades were A* to B, and 85% of students achieved A* to C grades, while BTEC students earned an average of Distinction*. These successes have led many students to prestigious universities, such as Joanna Bowtell heading to Cambridge University to read Geography, and others securing high-profile apprenticeships, like Daniel Ibikunle in Nuclear Engineering.
Beyond academics, the school excels in nurturing life skills, which are not just taught but lived through experience. Students, affectionately known as ‘Dukies’, are provided numerous opportunities encouraging maturity and independence, with hands-on experiences like the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and overseas expeditions, which develop resilience, strategic planning, and adaptability.
Principal Alex Foreman attributes the recent academic success to the strong peer and staff relationships within the school and its unique environment which blends academic rigor with character development. The school’s ethos, grounded in military values, ensures that students not only excel academically but also emerge as well-rounded, confident individuals ready for later life.
As Dukies move on to Russell Group universities or begin promising careers, they carry with them the skills and resilience to make a significant impact on the world. The Duke of York’s Royal Military School continues to be a beacon of excellence, preparing the leaders of tomorrow with a foundation of academic success and strong character.
