Gad’s Hill School is proud to celebrate a significant increase in the number of top GCSE grades achieved by its students this year, with one third of all grades awarded at grades 7 to 9; a clear testament to the hard work and dedication of both students and staff and an excellent achievement for a school that is academically non-selective.
Among the standout individual successes – and including a Statistics GCSE qualification gained last year – Kienan achieved an exceptional ten GCSEs at the very highest Grade 9, an accomplishment placing him among the top students nationally. Our Head Girl, Oduware, also performed brilliantly, securing ten GCSEs at Grades 8 or 9, while Mayah achieved seven GCSEs at Grades 8 or 9. Naomi and Austeja both earned seven top grades between 7 and 9.
These results are particularly pleasing as they demonstrate that the most able students can thrive academically and gain the results that their ability and effort deserve, all while benefitting from the nurturing pastoral care, leadership opportunities, and spirit of adventure that are hallmarks of a Gad’s Hill education.
The increase in the very highest grades also saw half of all Mathematics GCSEs awarded at 7 to 9, a feat also achieved in History. Drama was a particular highlight, with all grades at 7 or higher, and students achieving an average of 2.7 grades above their nationally standardised predictions.
In English Language, 100% of students passed at grade 4 or higher, reflecting the school’s strong emphasis on literacy and communication, and 100% pass rates were also achieved in Art, Design Technology, Drama, Food & Nutrition, Geography, Psychology, Statistics, and Further Maths.
These results reflect the hard work of our pupils, the dedication of our staff, and the unique supportive environment we offer at Gad’s Hill. We are proud that our most able students are achieving at the very highest level while still enjoying the full breadth of what our school offers, but all of our Upper Fifth have worked conscientiously and collaboratively, and their GCSE results are only a part of what they leave us with. Alongside their GCSEs, our students gain a host of qualifications, including from LAMDA, the Institute of Leadership and Management, BTEC and First Aid qualifications, Duke of Edinburgh awards, and, most importantly, the necessary personal skills to become confident, resourceful and successful young adults.
Congratulations to all our outgoing Upper Fifth, and we wish them the very best for their future adventures beyond our school. Our first-choice destination for leavers is Grammar School sixth form (47% of leavers). Expert careers guidance, including that delivered in partnership with an award-winning independent careers adviser, means that all our students are helped to find the best next step on their journey.
