Outcomes & Ofsted
Outcomes
Heathcote is ambitious for all our pupils. We are extremely proud of the astonishing achievements of our young people. We continue to be immensely impressed by their ability to succeed in all fields of life and we enjoy continuing to hear about their triumphs when they come back to visit us.
Note regarding outcomes:
“Given the uneven impact of the pandemic on school and college performance data, the government has said you should not make direct comparisons between the performance data for one school or college and another, or to data from previous years.”
Results at KS5:
Our KS5 results continue to go from strength-to-strength.
Headline results include:
- 26% of grades at A*–A, an increase of 8% on last year.
- 54% of grades at A*–B, an improvement of 5% compared with 2024.
- 76% of grades at A–C*.
- Seven pupils achieved three A grades or better.
- One pupil secured a place at the Universities of Oxford.
According to the national ALPs (A Level Performance System) data, these outcomes place Heathcote School in the top 25% of schools and colleges across the country. A reflection of exceptional teaching, strong leadership, and the determination of pupils to achieve at the very highest level.
Results at KS4:
Our KS4 results continue to be strong, with GCSE 2025 Highlights including:
- 44% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in both English and Maths.
- 29% of pupils achieved the top grades 7–9 in English.
- 25% of all subject grades at Heathcote were Grade 7 or higher.
- 43% of all GCSEs taken were awarded at Grade 6 or higher.
This success in securing the highest grades demonstrates significant improvement in outcomes for the school’s most able pupils and confirms Heathcote’s strength at the upper end of the achievement spectrum.
Statutory Outcomes Data:
| Measure | Data* (from ISDR or ASP) |
| KS4 | |
| P8 Score | -0.44 |
| Attainment in English and Maths (5+) | 39% |
| A8 Score | 43.84 |
| Ebacc APS | 3.89 |
| Ebacc % | 27% |
| KS5 | |
| Attainment | A-Level APS: 212.0 |
| Retention | A-Level: 94% Applied General: 96% |
| Destinations | 87% (2020/21) |