Excellent GCSE Results Mark Another Successful Year at Finborough School
Students at Finborough School are celebrating another strong set of GCSE results, achieving excellent outcomes across a broad range of subjects and continuing the school’s tradition of academic success.
This year, 23.7% of all grades were awarded at grades 7 to 9, exceeding the national figure of 21.8%. An impressive 83% of grades were achieved at grade 4 and above, significantly outperforming the national average of 67%.
“I am absolutely delighted to see the success of this wonderful group of young people. Many of them have been part of the Finborough community for most of their lives and, alongside these excellent academic achievements, we are immensely proud of the young adults they have become.” Steven Clark, Headmaster
Highest Achievers
Among the year’s highest achievers was Monty Germeney, who secured an outstanding eight grade 9s and two grade 8s. Christian Gibbs achieved four grade 9s, three grade 8s and three grade 7s, while Theo Treby earned three grade 9s, four grade 8s, one grade 7 and two grade 6s. Martha Greenfield also celebrated an excellent set of results, achieving seven grade 8s and three grade 7s.
Subject Highlights
Students achieved particularly strong results in several key subjects. In Physics, 54% of pupils achieved grades 9 to 7, exceeding the national figure of 45.9%, while all students secured grades 9 to 4. Chemistry also delivered exceptional results, with 45% of students achieving grades 9 to 7 and a 100% pass rate at grades 9 to 4.
In Mathematics, 32% of students achieved grades 9 to 7, with overall performance nearly a whole grade higher than baseline predictions and 15% above the national figure. Computer Science saw 35% of students achieve grades 9 to 7, compared with the national figure of 29.9%, while PE recorded 29.7% of students achieving grades 9 to 7.
The enormity of our students’ achievement is realised not only in these fantastic GCSE exam results but also in how they displayed determination, effort and perseverance in every lesson, clinic, session and in each request for feedback. They have given it their all and their achievements are richly deserved. They are excellent young people, and their futures are very exciting!
