GCSE Success Stories

2026

Malakai, former Suffolks Primary School pupil

Malakai secured an outstanding 9999999887 across his subjects, including grade 9s in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, History, English Literature and English Language, alongside strong results in Mathematics, Religious Studies and Spanish.

A passionate scientist, Malakai is now preparing to continue his studies at Kingsmead Sixth Form before pursuing his ambition of studying at University College London and becoming a forensic pathologist. He says the encouragement and high expectations of his teachers played a key role in helping him achieve his exceptional results.

The staff at Kingsmead genuinely care about helping every student succeed. My teachers were always incredibly supportive and encouraged me to keep improving. The consistent practice, feedback and guidance I received gave me the confidence to push myself and achieve more than I thought possible.

Asa, former St James’ CE Primary School pupil

Asa is celebrating a phenomenal set of GCSE results, achieving 99999988877 across her subjects.

Her outstanding performance included grade 9s in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geography and Religious Studies.

With her sights firmly set on a future career in medicine, Asa will now take the next step in her academic journey, building on her strengths in science and mathematics. She believes the balance of support and challenge provided by staff helped her to achieve his ambitions.

The teachers here are fantastic. They always gave me the right balance of support and challenge, helping me to achieve my goals while encouraging me to aim even higher. There are so many opportunities available at Kingsmead and the staff genuinely want every student to succeed.

Adam, former Galliard Primary School pupil

A talented mathematician and computer scientist, Adam achieved an exceptional set of GCSE results, securing 999987776 across a broad range of subjects, including grade 9s in Combined Science, Mathematics, Geography and Computer Science.

Adam will remain at Kingsmead Sixth Form to study A Level Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Computing. Longer term, he hopes to pursue an apprenticeship route that combines academic study with practical industry experience.

Reflecting on his time at Kingsmead, Adam commends the support and encouragement of his teachers for helping him achieve his goals. In particular, he highlighted the additional challenge and guidance provided by his Mathematics teacher, which helped him develop both his confidence and academic ability.

Kingsmead is as a place where teachers genuinely care about each student’s learning journey and success. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough. My advice to younger students is simple: start early. Building good study habits from Year 9 can make a huge difference when exam season arrives.

Zacharia, former Raglan Primary School pupil

With ambitions of one day becoming a pilot, Zacharia has already shown the determination and resilience needed to pursue his goals. He achieved an impressive 9999888776 across a broad range of subjects, including History, Food Preparation and Nutrition, Religious Studies, Economics and French.

During his time at Kingsmead, Zacharia embraced opportunities both inside and outside the classroom, making the most of the school’s clubs, activities and wider experiences. September will see Zacharia continue his journey at Kingsmead Sixth Form, where he plans to study Psychology, Economics and a third subject yet to be confirmed.

Zacharia praises his brilliant teachers, the school’s high expectations and the support network around him for helping him remain focused and achieve his grades today.

Alongside exam results, I believe school is about growth, confidence and discovering what you are capable of. My advice to younger students is to embrace challenges, seek support when needed and never underestimate what can be achieved through hard work and perseverance.

Samia, Former Honilands Primary School pupil

Samia was delighted when she opened her results to discover she had achieved an outstanding 9999888877 in her GCSEs, including grade 9s in Biology, Physics, Mathematics and Religious Studies.

Samia is looking forward to continuing her Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics studies at Kingsmead Sixth Form as she works towards a future career in the field of Biology.

She encourages younger students to enjoy their school experience while building good study habits early, believing that consistent preparation is the key to success.

The support from my teachers has been incredible. They always encouraged me to aim higher, provided endless resources when I needed help, and gave me the confidence to achieve more than I thought possible.

Sahar, former Fielding Primary School pupil

Sahar is celebrating an excellent set of GCSE results, achieving 9988877777 across her subjects, including grade 9s in Biology and Religious Studies, alongside strong performances across the sciences, English, Art, Mathematics, History and Spanish.

Her ambitions do not stop there. Sahar hopes to achieve top grades at A Level before progressing to a medicine-related degree at either Oxford or Cambridge University. Throughout her time at Kingsmead, she benefited from the support of teachers who continually challenged and encouraged her to achieve her best.

My teachers always went the extra mile with constant support, home learning and feedback to help keep me productive. They were attentive, caring and always willing to help. My advice to younger students is to stay focused and do a little bit each day – don’t cram! Time flies by so fast. It seems like Year 8 was only yesterday.

Lillian, former Enfield Heights Academy pupil

Lillian achieved an impressive 99888887776 across her Mathematics, English Literature, English Language, Combined Science, Geography, Music, Economics, Further Mathematics, Religious Studies and Spanish studies.

Lillian hopes to pursue a future in the fields of finance and mathematics and is excited to continue working towards her ambitions.

Reflecting on her time at Kingsmead, Lillian praised the support she received from her teachers throughout her studies as well as the high-quality teaching.

The teachers care truly care about you here at Kingsmead – they provide you with the support, materials and resources to achieve your potential. My advice to younger students is to work consistently from the start and learn from your mistakes – those small steps can make a big difference.

Kristiana, former Firs Farm Primary School pupil

Kristiana secured an incredible grade 9s in Spanish and History alongside strong grade 8s across Mathematics, Drama, Combined Science, Dance, Religious Studies, English Language and English Literature.

Throughout her time at Kingsmead, she embraced every opportunity to grow both academically and personally, developing confidence, resilience and a genuine passion for learning. She is looking forward to continuing her journey at Kingsmead Sixth Form, where she will study Psychology, Spanish and Drama, and dreams of pursuing a career that reflects her passions and interests.

Kingsmead has helped me grow in confidence and believe in my abilities. The support from my teachers, both inside and outside the classroom, has been incredible, and the friendships and connections I’ve made here have shaped me into the person I am today.

Brayan, former Carterhatch Junior School pupil

Brayan has his sights set firmly on the future, with ambitions to study Computer Science at the University of Cambridge before progressing to a Master’s degree in Quantum Informatics. He is already well on his way after achieving an exceptional set of GCSE results, including grade 9s in Spanish, Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Religious Studies, alongside a grade 8 in Further Mathematics.

Brayan will continue his studies at Kingsmead Sixth Form, where he plans to take A Levels in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics. Reflecting on his time at Kingsmead, he credits the support and dedication of his teachers for helping him achieve such strong outcomes.

Enjoy your time at school but make sure you work hard for your grades. You have so much time and potential - use it, because time cannot be bought.

Alexis, former Keys Meadow Primary School pupil

Alexis achieved an excellent set of GCSE results including a grade 9 in Mathematics and strong grades across the board, with grade 8s in Combined Science, Religious Studies, English Language, English Literature and Further Mathematics. Her impressive results reflect both her academic ability and commitment throughout her time at Kingsmead School.

Hoping to pursue a future career in finance, Alexis plans to continue her studies at sixth form, taking Economics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Spanish. She would recommend Kingsmead School for its strong sense of community and the commitment of its teachers, particularly within the Maths department, who helped her thrive throughout her secondary school journey.

Don’t be afraid to reach out when you need help and make the most of your amazing teachers – they’re there to support you and help you succeed.

Angel, former Hurst Drive Primary School pupil

Creativity has always been one of Angel’s strengths, and her GCSE results reflect that talent. She achieved an impressive 9999877777, including grade 9s in Art, Media Studies, English Language and English Literature.

Throughout her time at Kingsmead, Angel’s achievements in Art and Media were recognised through awards, certificates and invitations to special student celebration events.

Having secured a scholarship to a private sixth form, she will now study Art, Media and English Literature as she continues to develop her creative talents.

I really valued the additional revision sessions, resources and guidance provided throughout my GCSE studies. My advice to younger students is to revise whenever you can and start as early as possible. Most importantly, believe in yourself – hard work really does pay off.