Brakenhale School celebrates another year of excellent GCSE results
Brakenhale School is proud to celebrate another year of excellent GCSE results, with continued improvement across all key measures and standout performances from many students.
The school’s Attainment 8 score of 43.9 marks a significant year-on-year improvement, reflecting strong achievement across students' best eight qualifications. Notably, 46% of students achieved an Attainment 8 score above the national average of 46.3, showcasing Brakenhale's commitment to academic excellence.
In core subjects, outcomes continue to build on last year's success:
- English: 71% of students achieved a grade 4 or above, with 58% achieving grade 5 or higher.
- Maths: 70% achieved a grade 4 or above, and 45% achieved grade 5 or above.
- English and Maths combined: 63% of students achieved grade 4 or above, while 40% achieved grade 5 or higher in both.
In addition, 58 grade 9s were awarded across the cohort—an outstanding achievement representing 9% of students. Several subjects stood out with performance well above national averages, including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Health & Social Care, and Photography.
The following students are among those who achieved particularly impressive results:
- Henry Fattore – 8 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8
- Sachleen Rana – 6 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s
- Aleksej Kostovski – 6 Grade 9s, a Distinction, 1 Grade 8, 1 Grade 7
- Mateusz Nowicki – 6 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 7s
- Aimee Hobson – 2 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s, 4 Grade 7s, 1 Grade 6
Headteacher, Camilla Douglas said: “We are incredibly proud of students' achievements. This is a testimony to their hard work and the support of our wonderful staff and families. Attainment continues to improve and is now significantly above average across a range of academic and vocational subjects. It has been a pleasure celebrating with staff and students today. We look forward to welcoming students back into Sixth Form and wish those who are leaving us for college and apprenticeships the very best of luck."