A Level retakes in London
Our students achieve an average of a two-grade improvement in each subject when re-taking A levels.
We know that A Level results day can be a very stressful time. Our Senior Leadership Team has many years of experience in advising students on the best way forward.
- Improve your grades with a programme designed for you.
- Average improvement of 2.5 grades per subject
- Gain entry to Russell Group universities
- Specialist sixth form college since 1966
- Small classes with specialist A level teachers
- Regular exam practice to develop your confidence and understanding
- Individual support with UCAS application
- OUR STUDENTS HAVE GONE ON TO STUDY AT THESE UNIVERSITIES (AND OTHERS)..
About Bales College
We have been teaching intensive A level retake courses since 1966. Our programme will support you in developing your subject knowledge as well as critically-important exam technique.
Please call 020 8960 5899 to discuss, or submit an enquiry form.
- Our A level retake students show an average improvement of 2.5 grades per subject
- 89% grade A* to B
- Small college – lots of personal attention and help with your studies
- Central London, near to Notting Hill
- Daily homework, termly-tests, and feedback to parents
- A Level classes of 4 to 8 students
- Recent A Level destinations include Kings, UCL, Durham, Nottingham, Bristol, Exeter
- Enrichment programme includes sports, music, drama, debating, etc
- A Levels in London
- Personalised study programme
- Courses start September 2025
- Contact us for advice

EXAM FOCUS
Each student gets plenty of practice with exam questions. There are subject topic tests every 2-3 weeks, and half-term tests five times per year, as well as mock A Level exams.

UCAS HELP
We help you choose the right degree course, decide on the best university, write your Personal Statement, and prepare for interviews where necessary.

STRONG ACADEMICS
Highly-qualified, experienced teachers. We give 100% commitment to helping students achieve their best grades and gain entry to the university of their choice..
ISI – March 2020 Full Inspection
Bales is a member of the Independent Schools Association (ISA). ISI conducted an Educational Quality Inspection in March 2020. Comments from inspectors included the following:
“Pupils are proud of being part of the school and have a strong sense of loyalty to it.”
“Pupils throughout the school have a positive attitude towards their learning and are keen to succeed.”
ISI report March 2020
“Pupils have good numeracy skills.”
“Linguistics skills of a high standard were evident.”
“Pupils are confident communicators.”
“Pupils embrace opportunities to contribute in lessons.”
“Pupils enjoy participating in the academic and extra-curricular activities.”
Reviews from students:
My confidence really developed at Bales. I ended up getting A*AAB. The support I got from all the staff and teachers was fantastic, and I achieved my dream of studying Medicine at UCL!

Mohammed: Medicine at UCL
- Student from Year 7 to Year 13
I got 3 A* and 7 A in my GCSE examinations, and A*AB at A Level, while studying at Bales. But more than this, I loved the friendly nature of the school and my brilliant subject teachers

Berk: History at Durham
I studied GCSEs and A Levels at Bales, and then went to do History at Kings College London. I loved my time at Bales and would highly recommend Bales to anyone who is serious about their education.

Lena: Anthropology at Manchester
- Student from Year 8 to Year 13
