Students at Barton Peveril Sixth Form College have once again demonstrated their academic excellence, achieving an impressive set of results in this year’s Astrophysics Olympiad.
Building on the recent growth in entries to the main Physics Olympiad, this year also saw a welcome increase in participation in the Astrophysics Olympiad.
This reflects the success of the Physics extension classes, alongside the introduction of an Astrophysics extension, which have helped inspire more students to challenge themselves beyond the standard curriculum.
The 2025 results show not only higher participation but also a marked improvement in overall performance compared to last year, highlighting another strong success story for the department.
Outstanding student achievements include:
| Erin Loader | Gold |
| James Clark | Gold |
| Ryan Michael | Silver |
| Samuel Clark | Silver |
| Hannah Leary | Silver |
| Ali Farhan | Bronze I |
| Jason Kwok | Bronze I |
| Ewan Ross | Bronze II |
| Mila Hunt-Rakić | Bronze II |
| Joseph Cave | Bronze II |
| Tristan Smith | Bronze II |
Nationally, 308 students from 90 schools took part in the competition this year. Congratulations to all students involved for their hard work and dedication, and to the Physics team for continuing to create opportunities that encourage academic ambition and success.