GSCE results day 2026 recap as Coventry and Warwickshire students find out grades

Thanks for joining us for GCSE results day 2026.

Congratulations to all of the students - and the teachers - for their hard work.

Enjoy the celebrations and good night.

GSCE results day 2026 has been one to remember for students across our area.

CoventryLive has compiled together the celebration photographs sent in from schools across Coventry and Warwickshire.

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Young people from across Coventry and Warwickshire who had previously struggled to engage with education are celebrating turning their prospects around on GCSE results day.

The success follows a year-long programme run by PET-Xi Training which has been providing educational services in the city for 31 years.

A total of 75 young people celebrated receiving their qualifications after completing PET-Xi Training’s re-engagement and GCSE catch-up programme, which combines academic study with a focus on belonging, helping learners find their “why” and developing their employability skills.

They included young people who had been identified as not in education, employment or training (NEET), as well as “not known” NEETs whose status is off the radar and not connected to support agencies.

The intensive programme is designed for young people for whom college has not been ccessible or is not the right environment with 89 per cent of this year’s cohort having SEND or being neurodivergent.

Forty per cent of the cohort referred had at least one contextual safeguarding concern which needed specialist support.

It led to a 99 per cent attendance at GCSE exams, with 38 per cent of student progressing a grade in Maths, 61 per cent progressing a grade in English and 88 per cent progressing into further education or employment.

Many had previously failed or not taken GCSEs, while some had not attended school regularly since the Covid-19 pandemic and had missed all their secondary education.

Fleur Sexton MBE DL, chief executive of PET-Xi Training, said:

Excellent results are being celebrated at Ernesford Grange Community Academy

Kane Hudson, assistant head teacher, said:

You can check out the results from your area in our map.

It shows some of the best and worst performing areas in the country.

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Pupils at Hartshill Academy have been celebrating their GCSE results which have been described as strong..

Hard work paid for many of them as they were all smiles when they saw their grades.

Principal Lorraine Taylor

Students at Pattison School are celebrating today with staff and their families as they receive their

GCSE grades.

While all students should be congratulated for their achievements, the school said some individuals accomplished

particularly exceptional results, including Lola, Daisy and Daniel, who have achieved brilliant results and are now progressing to their colleges of choice, where they will continue their A-Level studies locally as they take the next steps towards achieving their career aspirations.

Alongside academic studies, Pattison School ensures a broad and rich education. Over the last two years, students have also achieved in performing arts, particularly through our recent production, Encore, which featured a dynamic mix of dance and singing.

Several GCSE students performed to large audiences and have since gone on to submit applications for higher education coursesspecialising in dance and Performing Arts.

Headteacher Jason Lewis said:

Across the board at Grace Academy, the schooll said students are celebrating an exceptionally strong set of results, defined by increased overall pass rates, a significant increase in Grade 7s and a record-breaking number of top Grade 9s.

Crucially, overall student attainment has maintained the exceptional levels established in previous years, with disadvantaged students continuing to perform significantly above national averages.

Prinicpal Emily Wheller said:

Students at Nuneaton Academy are celebrating 'brilliant' GCSE results as the school builds on its sustained improvement

Among the Academy's highest-performing students are:

• Charlotte C, who achieved three Grade 9s and six Grade 8s;
• Lorelai I, who secured four Grade 8s and five Grade 7s;
• Isabelle M, who achieved two Grade 9s, three Grade 8s, three Grade 7s and one Grade 6;
• Leon M, who earned one Grade 9, two Grade 8s, five Grade 7s and one Grade 5;
• Riley L, who achieved one Grade 8, four Grade 7s and four Grade 6s;
• Albert P, who joined the Academy later in his secondary education and achieved one Grade 8, one Grade 7, two Grade 6s, two Grade 5s and one Grade 4.

Mark Dalton, Principal of Nuneaton Academy, said:

Higham Lane School in Nuneatoln is celebrate strong GCSE results, with data indicating that the school’s overall outcomes will once again be significantly above the national average and are likely to place Higham Lane School among the highest-performing schools in Warwickshire.

Headteacher, Michael Gannon said:

The school is particularly pleased with the number of students securing strong passes in the key subjects of English and Mathematics, with well over four fifths of all students achieving grades 9–4 in GCSE English and also in GCSE Maths.

High-achieving pupils at a Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School are celebrating a stunning collection of GCSE grades that

left their headteacher “immensely proud”.

Pupils revelled in a resounding set of results; a reflection of five years of learning, hard work and perseverance.

Many students overcame different challenges to secure the grades needed to progress to sixth form - with many planning to stay on to study A-levels at the school - further education, apprenticeships and other pathways.

Thanks to the hard work and commitment of teachers at the Potters Green Road school, a number of students bounced back from disappointing results in their mocks to deliver better grades in their actual exams; far exceeding their own expectations.

Principal Laura Burtonwood said

Finham Park School is once again celebrating a strong set of GCSE results with three quarters of all results are at grade 4+, against a national average of 67.3 per cent.

In English and Maths, the proportion of grade 4+ ignificantly exceeds national averages (21 per cent higher in both maths and English).

At the top end, a quarter of all grades are at grade 7+ (compared with the national average of 22 per cent). In maths, the proportion is almost double that nationally (32 per cent vs. 17 per cent) and in separate sciences, the average 7+ grade is 86 per cent compared with a national average of 46 per cent

Standout student performances with Mikayeel Hussain achieving 8 grade 9s, 3 further students achieving 8 grade 8+ grades including Louis Limoges and Abby Davis, and 17 students achieving 7+ grades in 8 or more subjects. T

There have been strong performances in a number of subject areas including Science, Maths, Drama, Film, Art and Business. Finham Park prides itself on offering a broad curriculum and it is great to see students excelling in the full range of different areas.

Speaking of the science results, Dr Uliana, director of science said: "We are celebrating an outstanding set of A-level and GCSE results this year, which reflect the exceptional dedication, resilience and ambition of our students, supported every step of the way by a highly committed team of staff.

"Our staff take pride in knowing our students as individuals and are therefore better equipped to support each student in a manner that translates into personal success."

Students and staff at Ash Green School are celebrating a record-breaking set of provisional GCSE results, with the school's strongest-ever outcomes.

Provisional results show that the proportion of grades awarded at 7 and above has risen from 14 per cent in 2025 to 23 per cent in 2026.

Strong passes at grade 5 and above have also increased, rising from 50% to 59%, well above the 2025 national average of 45.4 per cent, while grades at 4 and above have risen from 68% to 74 per cent (compared with the 2025 national average of 65 per cent).

These record outcomes mark the culmination of a significant transformation at Ash Green School under the leadership of Principal Fuzel Choudhury.

Since taking the helm, Mr Choudhury has led an uncompromising drive to raise expectations, strengthen behaviour and attendance, improve the quality of teaching, and establish a culture where every student is expected and supported to succeed.

Students performed strongly in the sciences, Biology, Chemistry and Physics along with Maths and English as the school’s strongest-performing academic subjects. Students also secured high grades across humanities, creative subjects and vocational qualifications.

Among those celebrating outstanding results was Gracie Pegg, who achieved five grade 9s, two grade 8s, one grade 7 and one Level 2 Distinction*. Jakub Smusz also achieved an exceptional set of results, securing five grade 9s, one grade 8, one grade 7, one grade 6 and one Level 2 Distinction*.

Other high-achieving students included Karina Greenwood, who achieved four grade 9s, three grade 8s and two grade 7s, and Parneet Kaur, who achieved three grade 9s (including an incredible full marks on both of her English Literature papers), two grade 8s, two grade 7s and two Level 2 Distinction* grades.

Fuzel Choudhury, Principal of Ash Green School, said:

Bablake School says it is celebrating exceptional GCSE success, with pupils achieving 63 per cent of grades at 7-9, an increase from 60 per cent last year, while 40.2 per cent of all grades were awarded at 8/9.

Among this year's cohort, 21 pupils achieved eight or more grades at 8/9, while an exceptional six pupils secured straight grade 9s across all of their subjects.

The pupils achieving this remarkable feat were Chase, Alfie, Keyaan, Atreya, Sukhmani and Anushka, who collectively amassed an extraordinary 62 grade 9s between them.

There were many other individual success stories across the year group. Lara achieved an outstanding five grade 9s and four grade 8s while balancing her studies with a football career that has seen her secure a contract with Leicester City FC.

Sascha achieved nine grade 9s and one grade 8 and will continue his academic journey at the highlyselective Imperial College London Mathematics School.

Head of School Andrew Wright said:

Pupils at Princethorpe College are celebrating after receiving excellent GCSE results.

This year, just under half of all entries were awarded the coveted 9, 8 or 7 grades and almost a third of the cohort of 132 pupils achieved an incredible eight or more 9, 8 or 7 grades.

Headmaster, Grove du Toit

King Henry VIII School is celebrating a strong set of GCSE results, with Year 11 pupils

achieving impressive outcomes across a broad range of subjects.

This year, 64 per cent of all grades were awarded at 9-7, with 45 per cent at grades 9-8 and 97 per cent at grades 9-4.

Across the whole of Year 11 of 81 students, there were 322 grades awarded at 9-7, including 164 grade 9s and 158 grade 8s.

Individual achievements were equally noteworthy. Three students, Laura-May, Yuvraj and Leann, each secured nine grade 9s and will continue their studies in the King Henry VIII Sixth Form. A further three students, Myah, Marta and Drishika, achieved eight or more grades at 9-8.

Richard Sewell, Head of King Henry VIII School, said:

Finham Park 2 is celebrating its best-ever Year 11 results

Overall attainment has been maintained at its highest recent level, with further improvement in the proportion of students achieving the stronger grade 5+ threshold in both English and maths.

EBacc outcomes have also improved, with more students achieving both the standard and strong measures.

The school said there were some excellent individual performances, including Sienna G, who achieved seven grade 9s, alongside a number of students securing very strong grades across their subjects.

The GCSE results follow last week’s very positive A-level outcomes, where the proportion of A-level entries achieving the all-important grades of A*-B increased from 27 per cent to 40 per cent, alongside an increase in the proportion of top A*-A grades.

Headteacher Will Keddie said

North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College celebrates improvements in GCSE results

Compared to last year, the College has seen a rise in the number of students aged 16 to 18 achieving a grade 9 to 4 in English, along with an increase in the number of adult learners achieving a grade 9 to 4 in English and maths.

A particular success story is the College’s adult learners sitting GCSE maths, where there has been a significant improvement in the number achieving 9 to 4 grades in the last two years.

Those picking up their results today include students from the College’s 14-16 Learning Academy, which is designed to offer young people unique opportunities for success through its three alternative provision pathways and elective home education.

Among these cohorts, the number of students achieving grades 9 to 1 hit 100 per cent across a number of areas, with a number of students achieving grades 7, 8 and 9 in subjects including English, English literature and geography. Another highlight was 44 per cent of Learning Academy students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English.

Marion Plant OBE FCGI, Principal and Chief Executive of NWSLC, said:

'Significant improvements' have been made at George Eliot Academy after this year’s GCSE results.

It says that over half of pupils (53 per cent) achieved a Grade 5 or higher in both English and maths, with nearly three quarters of them (73 per cent) achieving a Grade 4 or above in the two subjects.

This, the school says, was a significant improvement on last year’s figures and a credit to pupils and staff alike.

Among the many fantastic examples of individual achievement and STAR values were:

Hallie B achieved four Grade 9s and three Grade 8s

Ruby H achieved one Grade 8, two Grade 7s, four Grade 6s and a Grade 5

Caitlin G achieved six Grade 9s and one Grade 8. She chose to complete a GCSE in Art and an Extended Mathematics qualification entirely in her own time after school. She was awarded Grade 7 in GCSE Art and a Distinction in Extended Mathematics.

Oli W achieved four Grade 9s, one Grade 8, a Distinction in Further Maths and a Distinction

Theo achieved three Grade 8s and four Grade 7s.

Principal Homeira Zakary said:

Blue Coat CofE School says students have sustained strong outcomes across a broad curriculum, with results significantly above national averages:

• At the very highest grades, students performed exceptionally well. Grade 9s almost doubled from 74 to 160, while Grade 8s rose by 68 per cent, increasing from 151 to 222. Overall, Grades 7–9 increased from 25.6 per cent to 31.3per cent, a rise of 5.7 percentage points.
• Across all subjects, students achieved 76.2% Grades 9–4 and 64.7 per cent Grades 9–5.
• In English and Maths, 52.9% achieved Grade 5 and above, and 69.5 per cent achieved Grade 4 and above, both significantly above historical local and national averages.

Among the top performing students were:

• Libby Raistrick achieved 7 Grade 9s and 3 Grade 8s
• Isabel Faulkner achieved 7 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s and 1 Grade 7
• Markus Wong achieved 7 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8, 1 Grade 7 and 2 Grade 6s
• Marcus Poon achieved 6 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s and 1 Grade 6
• Annabelle Baynes Clarke achieved 6 Grade 9s and 4 Grade 8s

The school said that while the highest-achieving students have secured exceptional grades, it is equally proud of the determination, progress and personal success shown across the whole year group.

Headteacher Lisa Wright said

Caludon Castle School says irs pupils are flying high following GCSE success

Results in core subjects continue to be consistently high, with 63.9 per cent of students achieving

grades 9-4 in English and Maths.

It says it has continued to narrow the attainment gap for students who have experienced disadvantage with an increase of 9.8 per cent students achieving 5+ in English and Maths.

There have also been strong outcomes across a range of subjects, including Sociology, Spanish and French. Our students can now move onto their chosen post-16 pathways

"At Caludon, we offer a broad curriculum which caters for a range of learners and interests," a school spokesperson said.

"By engaging students in subjects that they love, we hope to open the doors for them to thrive at in the

future!

"We are proud to be welcoming many of our students back into our 6th form at Caludon, as well as new students from across the city. A number of students have chosen to move onto new destinations, and we are excited to follow their progress as they thrive on their chosen pathways.

The school says the achievements demonstrate the excellent partnership that exists between hardworking students,

dedicated teaching staff, and supportive parents and carers.

"This sense of community is the foundation of success for the young people at Caludon."!

Among the successes highlighted are:

• Daniel Qi – 6 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8’s, Grade 7 and Distinction
• Shiso Gomes – 5 Grade 8’s, 2 Grade 7’s and Distinction*
• Meghna Dhadda – 6 Grade 9’s, 3 Grade 8’s and Distinction
• asmin Grainger – 2 Grade 9’s, 3 Grade 8’s, 3 Grade 7’s
• Arnav Luitel – 4 Grade 9’s, 4 Grade 7’s
• Medha Vidyanathan – 3 Grade 9’s, 4 Grade 8’s and 1 Grade 7
• Loveth Otakho Osaje – 2 Grade 9’s, 4 grade 8’s, 1 Grade 7

Students at Foxford School are celebrating excellent outcomes after years of hard work and dedication.

The school has reported that over 65 per cent of students achieved five or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Mathematics.

In addition, more than 70 per cent achieved a Grade 4 or above in English, while over 65 per cent secured a Grade 4 or above in Mathematics.

Students also performed strongly in vocational qualifications, with more than 80 per cent achieving at least a Level 2 Pass in a BTEC subject.

Headteacher Alison Gallagher said:

Etone College in Nuneaton has said early reports suggest that pupils have excelled with them attaining nearly a grade above on average to national comparisons at a suggested 0.7 additional progress.

With over 70 per cent of pupils achieving a pass in English and Maths (4+) and nearly 50 per cent of pupils achieving a strong pass in English and Maths (5+), marking another year of increased progress and continuing the tradition of strong results at Etone.

"We are really proud of our pupils and there were celebrations aplenty as they come with friends, family and their peers to rejoice and share in the good times," the school said.;

"It was lovely to see the culmination of there hard work as it paid off and the cheers and tears of joy as we shared their results.

While proud of all pupils, the school has revealed highlight some key headlines and congratulations to:

• Jason with four 9’s, three 8’s, a seven and two 6’s
• Hang who has achieved four 9’s, two eights, a seven and two 6’s
• Hebe who has achieved the phenomenal results of nine straight 9’s
• Charlie with seven 9’s and two 8’s
• Zara with three 9’s, four 8’s and a 7
• Eunice who achieved three 9’s, three 8’s
• Diya who has earned her success with three 8’s, four 7’s, two 6’s
• Anisha with five 8’s, three 7’s and a 6
• Jia with two 8’s, two 7’s and four 6’s
• Ashanti with a Distinction, an eight, four 7’s and two 6’s

While we wait for more local results to come in, we can bring you the national picture oln GCSE results day

The proportion of entries receiving the top grades has risen for the second year in a row and remains higher than before the Covid-19 pandemic.

A total of 22. per cent of entries were awarded grade 7/A or above, up slightly from 21.9 per cent in 2025 and higher than the 20.8 per cent in 2019.

• Some 67.3 per cent of entries received a grade 4/C or above.

This is down from 67.4 per cent last year and is the same as 2019.

It is the first time the figure for 4/C has returned to pre-pandemic levels.

• – The overall rate for grades 1/G or above is 97.9 per cent, unchanged from 2025 and below 98.3 per cent in 2019.

This is the lowest figure for entries receiving at least a grade 1/G for two decades, since 97.8 per cent in 2005.

Lawrence Sheriff School has revealed that more than 22 per cent of all GCSE entries achieving a top grade 9, half of all entries achieving grade 9-8, and almost 70% of all entries achieving grade 9-7.

The school has said that 13 students achieved a clean sweep of top grade 9 in their best 8 GCSE’s and over a third of all students achieved all grade 9 and 8’s in their best 8 GCSE’s.

Headteacher, Teresa Mpofu, said

Students who did not receive the results they expected can get advice, guidance and support from their schools and colleges or the Shaw Trust (previously known as Prospects), for free independent careers advice.

To find out more call 0247 032 1950 or visit: Targeted Information Advice and Guidance - Midlands - Shaw Trust

Information about apprenticeships can be found at https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch

Alternatively, The National Careers Service can be contacted for free information and advice about education, training and work on 0800 100 900 or via the website: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/

Warwickshire County Council has said that early results from this morning indicate a positive picture across the board though full results from individual schools are still being collated

In a statement, councillor Wayne Briggs, cabinet member for education, said:

Schools across Coventry and Warwickshire are being urged to get in touch with us today to celebrare their students' hard worl.

You can send your results to share to email us at news@coventrytelegraph.net

We are looking forward to seeing some smiling faces and jumping for joy!