Thorpe Tops 2026 WASSCE Results
Alfred Farwell Thorpe of Sierra Leone Grammar School emerged as the top candidate in the 2026 WASSCE with a 1.63 average grade point, followed by Silawi Alie of Kamboi Lebanese Senior Secondary School in second place, Basic Education Minister Conrad Sackey announced Tuesday.
Overall performance improved significantly, achieving an 81% paper pass rate among 141,810 candidates, up from 74% in 2025. Additionally, 64.3% of students secured at least five credits in a single sitting.
A total of 73,573 candidates qualified for diploma and certificate programs, while 11,772 met university entry requirements—a notable increase from 7,024 in 2025. Bo’s Awader Senior Secondary School ranked as the top-performing school, with 96.7% of its candidates qualifying for tertiary admission.
While praising successful students, Minister Sackey highlighted upcoming legislation designed to penalize examination malpractice and institutional maladministration.
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