Best Ever GCSE Results, The Leys

22 Aug 2025

The 2025 cohort of Year 11 pupils at The Leys received the best GCSE results in the School’s recorded history.

An impressive 86% of all grades awarded were 9, 8 or 7, 66% were graded 9 or 8, and 38% were graded 9, the highest possible mark. This is the second time in four years that The Leys has celebrated record-breaking GCSE results, continuing its upward academic trajectory.

Overall, 10% of pupils secured nine or more grade 9s, and 21% received all grades at 8-9. Top-performing pupils included Yazen A, Phillipa F, Benjamin S, Kitty S, and Pax Z, all of whom achieved straight grade 9s.

Subject highlights include an outstanding 78% of Mathematics grades at 9-8, and more than 70% of Drama grades awarded at grade 9. The exceptional performance in Drama reflects the continued success and excellence of the School’s wider curricular Drama programme, which remains a cornerstone of creative life at The Leys.

Incoming Head, Clare Ives, commented: “These outstanding results are a testament to the dedication of our pupils and the unwavering support of our teaching staff. I am particularly proud to see such strength across the range of academic subjects, which speaks to the breadth of excellence at The Leys. I look forward to working with staff and pupils as we continue to nurture ambition, curiosity and confidence in every pupil.”

 

The Leys School