Examination Results
The Emmbrook School Celebrates Another Year of Outstanding GCSE Success
GCSE Results Day 2026
The Emmbrook School is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of its Year 11 students, who received their GCSE results today. Building on the significant improvements seen last year, students have achieved even stronger outcomes, reflecting the hard work, resilience and ambition of both students and staff.
Students have once again secured an average grade 5 across all subjects, 
a testament to their dedication and the high-quality teaching and support they have received throughout their time at the school. This year's results demonstrate continued strength across all headline measures and build on the sustained upward trajectory the school has experienced over the past three years.
Performance in the core subjects has been particularly impressive, with English, Mathematics and Science delivering exceptional outcomes. As national data becomes available, the school expects these subjects to perform significantly above the national average.
Beyond the core curriculum, students excelled across a broad range of subjects, with particularly strong results in French, Music, Drama, Computer Science and Religious Studies. These achievements highlight the breadth of talent, commitment and enthusiasm across the student body.
Nick McSweeney, Headteacher, commented:
"I am truly delighted that this exceptional cohort of young people has achieved such strong results. As I have often told these students in assemblies, they are a genuine credit to The Emmbrook School.
"Over the years, they have grown into remarkable young adults who are kind, hardworking and ambitious. It is particularly pleasing to see their dedication rewarded with such impressive outcomes.
"These results continue the significant improvement we have seen at The Emmbrook School since our decision to join The Circle Trust. During that time, we have seen rising student numbers, improved outcomes and a flourishing school community. Following last week's excellent A-level results, today's GCSE achievements demonstrate that we continue to raise standards and reach new heights year after year.
"The strength of these results, combined with the success of our Sixth Form, means we expect a record number of students to continue their studies with us in September."
Mr Tichband, Head of Year 11, commented:
"I could not be prouder of this group of young people. While today is a celebration of their fantastic GCSE results and the hard work that has gone into achieving them, what I will remember most is the kind of people they have become.
Over the past five years, I have seen them support one another through challenges, show resilience when things have been difficult, and contribute positively to our school community. They have demonstrated kindness, humour, compassion and determination in equal measure.
GCSE results open doors and create opportunities, but they do not define a person. This year group leaves The Emmbrook School not only with excellent qualifications, but as thoughtful, respectful and caring young adults. They have been a privilege to work with, and I know they have bright futures ahead of them. We will miss them greatly, but we are incredibly excited to see what they achieve next."
Emmbrook continues to be one of the highest performing Sixth Forms in the area
A-Level Results Day 2026 (13/08/26)
This year’s results continue to reflect the dedication and hard work of our students, with strong outcomes across the board. The progress of students is in line with the outstanding progress made in the last three years placing us as one of the top performing Sixth Forms in the area. Over three quarters of all grades awarded were A*-C demonstrating the determination from our students and teachers.
Subjects including Economics, Criminology, Computer Science, Psychology and Sciences, saw particularly impressive results, highlighting the breadth of academic excellence across our Sixth Form.
Nick McSweeney, Headteacher, shared:
“We are incredibly proud of our students. This is the first cohort to go through the school from Year 7 to Year 13 since I became Headteacher, I am exceptionally proud that their commitment, resilience, and ambition have once again delivered outstanding results. To maintain such high standards is a testament to the strength of our school community. These achievements reflect the tireless efforts of our students, the expertise of our teachers, and the unwavering support of parents and carers.”
David Constable, Head of Sixth Form said:
"This year group has truly upheld Emmbrook's shared values and tradition of academic success. Their achievements are the result of united effort, resilience, and hard work over the past two years. It has been a pleasure to work alongside them during their Sixth Form journey as part of our school family, and I have no doubt that they possess the skills, confidence, and ambition to succeed in whatever paths they choose next."
Pete Whitehouse, Assistant Headteacher for Post 16 said:
“It is fantastic to see so many of our students achieving the results they have worked so hard for. The strong outcomes across such a wide range of subjects are a reflection of the talent, commitment and resilience shown by this exceptional year group. They should be incredibly proud of what they have achieved, and I would like to congratulate every student on their well-deserved success.”
Our students are now moving on to a wide range of exciting opportunities. Many will continue their studies at leading universities, including Oxbridge, while others will pursue high-quality apprenticeships and vocational pathways. We celebrate each and every success and look forward to seeing our students flourish as they take their next steps.
Performance Data
For further statistical information regarding our examination performance in 2024/2025, please visit the Department of Education’s school performance tables website: