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We are delighted to share the success of our students in this year’s GCSE examinations. Their hard work, commitment, and resilience have been reflected in excellent outcomes across a wide range of subjects.

Over 60% of students in English achieved a strong pass, with nearly 80% securing a standard pass. In Mathematics, nearly 70% of students achieved either a strong or standard pass, reflecting solid overall attainment. In Geography, over 80% of students secured a standard pass, with nearly 30% attaining a grade 7 or higher, highlighting particularly strong outcomes at the top end. We are especially proud of the 100% strong pass rate in German, Polish, and Portuguese. In the Separate Sciences, there was a notable rise in the top grades of a grade 7 or higher, particularly in Physics. More than 90% of students achieved a strong pass in both Biology and Chemistry, while every student achieved a strong pass in Physics.

Among the highest achieving students in Year 11 are:

• Molly Smith: 8 GCSEs at grade 7+. This includes Grade 9 in Citizenship, Grade 8s in English Language, English Literature, Geography, Maths and Physics, two Grade 7s in Biology and French.
• Amy Hancock: 7 GCSEs at grade 6+, including three Grade 8s in Design Technology, Maths and Physics, three grade 7s in Biology, Chemistry and Geography.
• Clarissa Dearden: 8 GCSEs at Grade 6+ including an impressive Grade 9 in German and Grade 7 in French.
• Maddy Lynch: 10 GCSE in Grade 5+ including Grade 7s in English Literature and History.
• Zachary Rogers: 6 GCSE grades at 5+ including a Grade 9 in Maths and Grade 7 in Physics.
• Nathan Roper: 8 GCSEs at 5+ including two Grade 7s in Maths and GCSE PE
• Reuben Thresher: 10 GCSEs at 5+

Headteacher Dustin Schuyler said:

“Year 11 students have shown exceptional determination in their exams, making the most of the support available through in-school study, masterclasses, and Saturday sessions. Their hard work has resulted in outstanding achievements across all subjects.

They have demonstrated that they are ready to progress confidently into sixth form, apprenticeships, and college courses, with the resilience and ambition needed for future success.

These results are a credit to our students, the support of their families, and the dedication of our teaching staff. We are immensely proud of what has been achieved and look forward to seeing our students excel in the next stage of their education.

Assistant Headteacher Kayleigh Trainor added:

“Year 11 students approached their exams with incredible determination. They followed the advice of their teachers and made sure they made the most of the support available in school, from no study leave, masterclasses before and after school and Saturday school sessions throughout the academic year.

Their efforts have translated into exceptional achievements across the board. Each and every student will have their own successes and should be very proud of what they have achieved. They have shown they can compete for the sixth form places, ambitious apprenticeships and college courses and that hard work provides the stepping stones to many post-16 opportunities.

We are incredibly proud of their achievements.”

These results reflect the dedication and ambition of our students, the unwavering support of their families, and the commitment of our teaching staff. We are exceptionally proud of what has been achieved and look forward to seeing our students continue to excel in the next stage of their education.

English	FHS Pupils
Standard Pass (Grade 4 or Above)	78%
Strong Pass (Grade 5 or Above)	61%

Mathematics	FHS Pupils
Standard Pass (Grade 4 or Above)	66%
Strong Pass (Grade 5 or Above)	47%