Year 11 pupils at St George’s Ascot are celebrating today as they receive their GCSE results, marking the culmination of two years of hard work and commitment across a broad academic programme.
This year, 38% of all grades were awarded at 9 (the highest possible grade) and 8, with 55% at grade 9–7.
There were standout performances across the curriculum, with particularly strong results in English Language and English Literature with 65% and 63% at grade 8 and 9 respectively, Art (60% grade 8 and 9) and PE (60% at grade 8 and 9), reflecting the breadth of strengths within the year group.
Behind the headline figures, the results also demonstrate how academic success at St George’s goes hand in hand with a rich and varied school experience. Pupils achieving excellent results this year have balanced their studies with national and international sporting and performance commitments, as well as embracing opportunities including the school’s Australian exchange programme. Their achievements reflect St George’s highly personalised approach, with small class sizes and strong pastoral care giving pupils the support and flexibility to pursue their ambitions, both in and out of school, while continuing to thrive academically.
Hannah Fox, Head of St George’s Ascot, commented: “I am proud of this year group and all they have put into their studies, supported throughout by teachers who know them well and have challenged and championed them.
It has been a privilege to see them grow in confidence and contribute so much to the wider life of St George’s. They have brought energy and enthusiasm, while being wonderfully encouraging to one another along the way.
These results are an important milestone, and also mark the beginning of the next stage of their journey. I am looking forward to welcoming them back to Sixth Form to embark upon their A Level subjects, build on these strong foundations, explore their interests in greater depth and embrace the possibilities ahead.”