Students at Sutton High School GDST are celebrating an exceptional set of GCSE results this summer, with the Class of 2026 achieving impressive success across a wide range of subjects.
An outstanding 23% of all grades were awarded at Grade 9 (4 times the national average), while more than two-thirds of all results were at Grades 9-7 (equivalent to A/A*). Almost half of all grades achieved were at Grades 9-8, the equivalent of the former A*.
There was also plenty of individual success to celebrate, with ten students achieving straight Grade 9s and a further twenty students securing a clean sweep of Grades 9-7.
We are very proud to offer a broad and exciting range of GCSE subjects, and this year saw particular success in STEM, with 75% of grades at A* in Computer Science, 50% of grades at A* across Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and 55% at A* in Mathematics. In addition, over half of all grades were at A* in History (65%), Business (50%), Religious Studies (57%), Music (66%) and Geography (61%).
Beyond their academic achievements, the Class of 2026 has made a significant contribution to school life through their involvement in performing arts, sport, cultural diversity initiatives and outreach projects.
Our GCSE Class of 2026 is a wonderful group of young people who have contributed a great deal to our school community, particularly through performing arts, work within our cultural diversity and outreach projects, and sport. I am delighted that they are now able to celebrate academic success, too, with this strong set of examination results. They are well-set for A Levels in our Sixth Form and we look forward to supporting them as they make this exciting transition.
Beth Dawson, Head of Sutton High School GDST
As students look ahead to the next stage of their education, the entire Sutton High community congratulates them on their hard work, determination and achievements, and wishes them every success as they begin their Sixth Form journey.
