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GCSE Results 2026

GCSE Results 2026

Posted: 20th August 2026

Students at Forest Hall School are celebrating their strongest GCSE results to date, following the release of this year’s examination results.

The Year 11 cohort has achieved excellent outcomes across a wide range of subjects, with many departments recording their best results to date. The achievements reflect the hard work, commitment and focus demonstrated by students throughout their GCSE studies.

In English, over 60% of students secured either a strong or standard pass, while more than 60% of students achieved either a strong or standard pass in Mathematics.

Languages also produced strong results, with over 65% of students securing a standard pass and more than 30% achieving Grade 7 or above in Spanish.

Students studying Separate Sciences achieved particularly impressive results, with more than 95% achieving Grade 5 or above in Physics, 90% achieving Grade 5 or above in Biology and 86% achieving Grade 5 or above in Chemistry.

The school is also celebrating 107 Grade 7s, 8s and 9s achieved across the cohort, with particularly strong performances in Computer Science, Spanish, Food Technology, Statistics and Textiles.

Among the highest achieving students in Year 11 are:

  • Jaden Atkins-Linnell: 7 GCSEs at Grade 5+, including Grade 9s in Textiles and English Language, Grade 8s in Photography, English Literature and Maths, Grade 7s in Science and a Grade 5 in Art.
  • Isla Barnes: 9 GCSEs at Grade 6+, including three Grade 9s in History, Maths and Statistics, two Grade 8s in English Language and Literature, two Grade 7s in Physics and Chemistry and two Grade 6s in Art and Biology.
  • Freddie Harvey: 9 GCSEs at Grade 6+, including two Grade 9s in English Literature and English Language, four Grade 8s in Textiles, History, Maths and Physics, two Grade 7s in Biology and Chemistry and a Grade 6 in Art.

Headteacher Dustin Schuyler said:

“Today, we are incredibly proud to celebrate the best set of GCSE results Forest Hall School has ever achieved!

“Following several consecutive years of strong and improving results, this remarkable Year 11 cohort has raised the bar once again, achieving our highest results to date.

“This group of young people has demonstrated ambition, resilience and perseverance throughout their time with us. Their success reflects their determination to aim high, work hard and ensure that nothing stood in the way of achieving their goals.

“We could not be happier for our students. It has been a privilege to watch them grow into confident, ambitious young professionals, ready and prepared to take their next steps into further education, training and employment.

“Today is their day to celebrate everything they have achieved, and they thoroughly deserve it.”

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 and we know they are going to continue to be successful young adults.”

These results reflect the dedication and ambition of Forest Hall School’s students, the unwavering support of their families and the commitment of teaching staff.

The school is exceptionally proud of what has been achieved and looks forward to seeing its students continue to excel as they progress into further education, training and employment.

A huge congratulations to all of Forest Hall School’s Year 11 students on their achievements.

English FHS Pupils
Standard Pass (Grade 4 or Above) 71%
Strong Pass (Grade 5 or Above) 54%

 

Maths FHS Pupils
Standard Pass (Grade 4 or Above) 63%
Strong Pass (Grade 5 or Above) 47%

 

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