GCSE results
21/08/2025
Its GCSE results day and around our area students have been collecting their results…
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At Blessed George Napier Catholic School 83 percent of students gained at least a Grade 4 or above in English and 80 percent achieved at least a Grade 4 or above in Maths. Seven out of ten achieved a Grade 4 or above in both English and Maths.
Over 20 percent of those receiving their results achieved a top-rated Grade 9 in at least one subject and over half secured Grade 7 or above.
Headteacher, Niamh Dolan, said: “It has been wonderful to share the happiness of students collecting their results today. Their success is well-deserved and they should be very proud of what they have achieved.
“Whether students are continuing their studies to A Level, taking on a new course at College or an Apprenticeship, I know that they will try to be successful and I am confident they will achieve great things in the future”.
Chenderit
At Chenderit in Middleton Cheney there was an 83 percent pass rate in English and 78 percent achieved a standard pass in maths. Overall around three-quarters of students achieved a standard pass in English and maths combined.
Nearly seven in ten students achieved 5 or more standard passes.
Headteacher Chris Billings said: “The atmosphere in school this morning has been so positive as our students, who have done extremely well, collected their results. We are all really proud of their achievements which are a testament to their hard work, dedication and resilience.
“We look forward to our students now being able to go on to their destinations of choice and, whatever our students choose to do next, we wish them success. On behalf of all staff and governors, I would like to congratulate each of our Year 11 students on their successes this year.”
Amongst those celebrating today were Sam Sellick, who achieved 7 grade 9’s and 1 grade 8, and Kaiya Tustian, who achieved 4 grade 9’s, 4 grade 8’s and 1 grade 7.
Will Harding was named as one of the top performing students for GCSE Drama in the country and has received a special commendation from the examination board for his incredible result. Will achieved 4 grade 9’s and 5 grade 8’s.
Sophie Wilson, Chair of Governors, added: “To have seen Chenderit students so happy with their results this morning has been heart-warming. We congratulate each and every one of our Year 11 students, commend our staff for all they have contributed to these positive outcomes and thank our parent body for their unwavering support.”
Futures Academy
At the Futures Institute Jamie Griffin and Liam Vokins were noted as stand-out performers, achieving Grades 7-9 in all their subjects. The school said that this year’s GCSE outcomes showed strong progress across a range of subjects, with individual success stories highlighting the diverse strength of the student body.
Principal, Julia Ingham, said: “We are incredibly proud of all of our students today. The results are a testament not only to their academic ability but to their commitment and perseverance. These achievements represent years of effort and we are delighted to see our young people taking their next steps confidently.”
The Futures Institute focuses on innovative, student-centred learning and equipping young people with the skills and knowledge needed for their future careers.
North Oxfordshire Academy
At North Oxfordshire Academy 67 percent of students achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths, with over half achieving a grade 5 or above in both subjects.
Two students Issy and Nina, both achieved eight grade 9s, including in English and maths.
Another, Sofia, achieved five grade 9s, one grade 8, and one Level 2 Distinction. She said: “The encouragement I received at every stage pushed me to believe in myself – I’m so proud of my results and excited for what comes next.”
Ellie Jacobs, Principal at North Oxfordshire Academy, said: “We are immensely proud of our Year 11 students’ achievements this year. Their hard work, determination and resilience, buoyed by the support and guidance of our excellent staff, have led to these fantastic results which they should all be thoroughly pleased with.
“This cohort set high aspirations for themselves in their academic studies but, beyond their work in the classroom, they also played a key role in fostering the warm and supportive community we have here at NOA. We are looking forward to welcoming many of our Year 11s back into our Sixth Form in September where I am sure they will continue to excel.”
Tudor Hall
The overall pass rate at Tudor Hall School is up since 2024 with more than two fifths of girls achieving Grades 9-7 in all their subjects.
Over half of students who took English, Art, Design Technology, French, German, Spanish or Music GCSEs achieved Grades 9-7. Girls at the school typically choose to pursue nine or ten subjects at GCSE.
Headmistress, Julie Lodrick, said: “The hard work of this cohort has ensured positive outcomes which will allow them to take their next steps at 16+, into Sixth Form and beyond, with confidence. The results across such a broad range of subjects reflect their impressive range of interests and their ability to achieve success. The resilience and fortitude individual girls have shown in applying themselves to their GCSE studies has resulted in them exceeding every expectation.
“I know that the Tudor staff who have taught and supported them to this point will be proud of the girls’ achievements. We wish them every success and happiness as they begin their A Level journey, and we have every confidence that they will flourish in all aspects of school life.”
A Year 11 parent said, “We were blown away with how well our daughter did and that is in no small part down to the care and support you have given her. She worked so hard and this has boosted her confidence beyond measure and has also given her a belief that she can take on her A Levels.”
Warriner School
At the Warriner School in Bloxham two-thirds of students secured a pass in both English and Maths. In Science, over a quarter achieved the highest grades across all disciplines, which the school described as an exceptional accomplishment that highlights their dedication and passion for learning.
Sharon Nicholls, Head of School, congratulated this year’s cohort and said: “These results reflect the students’ commitment to their learning and will now open the door to the various pathways in their next steps on their academic journey.”
In just a couple of weeks many of today’s GCSE students at the school will return to continue their studies at The Warriner Sixth Form. The school wished good luck to those students who are moving on to other sixth forms, colleges, and apprenticeships.
Wykham Park Academy
At Wykham Park Academy the school community came together on results day to mark the achievements of this year’s cohort.
Staff highlighted a range of personal bests and breakthrough performances, including Noah Brewis and Daisy Nunn who achieved Grades 7-9 in all their subjects.
Principal, Carly Berry, said “Today is about recognising the journey our students have been on – not just the grades they’ve achieved, but the resilience, maturity, and independence they’ve shown along the way. We are incredibly proud of every single one of them.”
The Academy noted the efforts of teachers and support staff who had gone above and beyond to prepare students for this moment, with today’s success stories a result of the high aspirations, strong relationships, and a culture of belief.
Advice for those receiving their results
Oxfordshire County Council has given details of a number of trusted organisations who can provide helpful tips and advice on next steps for those receiving their results today, whether they want to continue in education, seek employment or begin training.
Advice can be found at oxme.info and on the National Careers Service’s website, or through its helpline 0800 100 900.
Apprenticeship advice is available online via oxme, Gov.UK or UCAS.
For those who haven’t got the grades needed for their planned next steps, the council encourages them to speak to their school’s careers officer, form tutor or head of year as they rethink their college or sixth form options.
Students can also contact Activate Learning if further education is a preferred option.
Published: by the Banbury FM News Team
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