GCSE Results

We are proud to share the latest performance data for our school, which clearly demonstrates both strong academic outcomes and a positive upward trend. When compared to the Local Authority (LA) and National averages, our school continues to outperform in key areas.

Academic Achievement: Attainment 8

• In 2024, our Average Attainment 8 score was 47.1, already above both the LA average (45.2) and the National average (45.9).
• In 2026, our score has risen to 49.62, showing significant improvement and further widening the gap between our school and other schools locally and nationally.

This means our students are achieving higher grades across a broad range of subjects, reflecting strong teaching and a supportive learning environment.

Core Subjects: English and Maths

• In 2026, 75.8% of students achieved a Grade 4 or above in both English and Maths, compared to 70% in 2024. This is well above the LA (64%) and National (65%) averages.
• For the more demanding Grade 5 benchmark, 58.6% of students achieved this in 2026, up from 53% in 2024 and 56% in 2025, again outperforming the LA (44%) and National (46%).

These results show that our students are not only passing core subjects but doing so at a higher standard than their peers elsewhere. This threshold measure is key to pupils progressing to their next steps in education, where Level 3 courses often require a Grade 5 or better in English and Maths as an entry requirement.

Broad Curriculum Success: EBACC

• Our Average EBACC Points Score rose from 4.4 in 2024 to 4.7 in 2025 and remained above local and national figures in 2026, 4.25, compared to LA (4.0) and National (4.1) averages.
• The percentage of students achieving a Grade 5 or above in the EBACC was 16.7% broadly in line with the LA average (17%) and the National average (19%).

This reflects our commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum, preparing students for a wide range of future opportunities.

Student Progress: Progress 8

• Our Progress 8 score improved from -0.14 in 2024 to a provisional -0.07 in 2026. Due to COVID the 2026 exam cohort did not take Key Stage 2 exams. Progress scores for this cohort are estimated from the progress shown from standardised Cognitive Ability Tests (CATs from GL Assessments), and final exam grades interpreted by SISRA analytical software.

The data shows that our school is not only performing above local and national averages but has also made positive improvements from threshold scores that were already above local and national averages. Our students achieve strong academic outcomes, make excellent progress, and benefit from a rich curriculum that sets them up for future success.

Student Destinations

92% of students stayed in education and employment for at least two terms after Key Stage 4 in 2023, compared to 91% at local authority state-funded schools and 92% nationally. This increased to 98% of students remaining in education and employment in 2024.