Heathcote School is delighted to celebrate the achievements of its Year 11 pupils in this summer’s GCSE examinations. The results reflect strong performance across the board, with exceptional outcomes for the school’s most able pupils, ensuring that many will progress confidently into A levels and beyond.
Heathcote’s GCSE 2025 Highlights
- 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.
Celebrating Individual Excellence
Among the many impressive results this year, several pupils achieved an outstanding number of top grades:
- Darcey R – 6 Grade 9s and 4 Grade 8s
- Caitlyn M – 5 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s and 3 Grade 7s
- Chelan J– 4 Grade 9s and 5 Grade 8s
- Rufaro M – 4 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s and 2 Grade 7s
- Amira K – 3 Grade 9s, 5 Grade 8s and 2 Grade 7s
Pupils achieved a remarkable 145 Grade 8s or 9s in total across all subjects. These achievements highlight the hard work, ambition, and talent of Heathcote pupils, supported every step of the way by their families and dedicated teachers.
Headteacher’s Statement
Headteacher Sonia Close said:
“We are particularly proud of the improvement in outcomes for our most able pupils this year, with many securing the very highest grades. With 29% of pupils achieving grades 7–9 in English compared to 19.5% nationally, and 25% of all grades across subjects at Grade 7+ against a national average of 23%, our young people have shown that they can compete at the very highest levels.”
“Our priority has been to raise standards across all subjects, with 18 of our 25 departments meeting our ambitious target of at least 70% achieving 9–4. These results give pupils the platform to pursue the A levels and career pathways of their choice. It is no surprise that so many are choosing to stay with us in Sixth Form, confident that they will continue to grow and succeed here.”
“These successes have only been possible thanks to the commitment of our staff, the dedication of the Head of Year and senior leadership team, and the invaluable partnership we have with our families. I feel incredibly proud to lead such a supportive and ambitious school community.” With many pupils now choosing to continue their journey at Heathcote Sixth Form, and following last week’s strong A-level results, the school is confident this year’s successes will lay the foundation for even greater achievements ahead. If you would still like to enrol in the sixth form please use the links and contacts on our website.
