humanities and Global Perspectives. Principal Gemma Thornley praised the achievements saying, “I am immensely proud of our students for their GCSE results this year. Beyond the grades themselves, these outcomes reflect the dedication, resilience, and curiosity that sit at the heart of our school…We nurture young people who think critically, act compassionately, and carry forward a deep sense of responsibility for the world around them.”


Students from King’s Ely


In Wales, 19.0 per cent of students achieved grades


7–9, while 62.1 per cent secured grade 4 or above. In Northern Ireland, outcomes were once again strong, with 82.6 per cent of entries at grade C/4 or above and 30.8 per cent at grade A/7 or above – marginally higher than in 2019. These results show a system returning to stability


after years of grade inflation under teacher-assessed marks during the pandemic, followed by a gradual realignment in 2022–24. Former Ofsted chief inspector Baroness Amanda


Spielman described England’s education recovery as a “real success story.” While acknowledging that English results remain slightly behind pre-Covid levels, she highlighted strong performance in maths, where students are now doing “as well or better” than they were before the pandemic. King’s Ely students celebrated 2025 GCSE results,


with more than a quarter of all grades achieved being the top 9s and 8s, equivalent to the old A*. Around half of King’s Ely’s GCSE results this year are Grades 9-7, and well over 80% are Grades 9-5. Virtually all students achieved a pass or better in Maths and English Language. Two students achieved eleven Grade 9s, with a further eleven pupils attaining at least five Grade 9s. Nearly a third of pupils achieved all Grades 9-7 in at least seven of their subjects. Mrs Jane Thomas, incoming Head of King’s Ely Senior, said: “GCSE Results Day marks a key milestone in any young person’s educational journey, and we are very proud of all of them…” Cambridge International reported strong IGCSE


results globally, highlighting the increasing demand for international qualifications as students prepare to thrive in an interconnected world. Fay here is also where Rod Smith’s quote is relevant This year, 178 students at Tanglin Trust Singapore


completed their IGCSEs, with an impressive 93% of grades awarded at A*–B (equivalent to 9–6). 79% of the grades awarded were A*–A (equivalent to 9–7), markedly above the 49.2% achieved by independent schools in England. 95% of Arbour School, Dubai exam entrants in 2025,


achieved 9-4 (A* - C), with 47% of entrants achieving grades 9–7 (A* - A equivalent), and with exceptional performances across a wide range of subjects, including Mathematics, Sciences, and English. Many students also excelled in creative and modern disciplines, including the


BTEC & VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS This year saw the release of nearly 370,000 Level 1 and 2 vocational and technical qualifications, including BTECs and Cambridge Technicals. These provide vital routes for students whose strengths lie in practical and applied learning, opening doors into post-16 study and employment. Construction, health and social care, and business


remain among the most popular vocational pathways, with leisure, travel and tourism continuing to grow. A record number of students sat the reformed BTEC Tech Awards this summer, with outcomes comparable to last year.


A BALANCED PICTURE The story of the 2025 results, then, is one of resilience and recovery. The 2025 cohort has overcome unique obstacles, from disrupted transitions to remote learning and emerged stronger for it. Yet, the celebrations must also prompt reflection. For policymakers, educators and communities, it must


also be a reminder that education is a long game: twelve years of daily attendance, support, and opportunity. Ensuring every young person sees value in that journey will be essential if future results days are to be celebrated equally across every region and community.


RELOCATE GLOBAL & THINK GLOBAL PEOPLE 2025 AWARD WINNERS’ 2025 EXAM RESULTS Authorised in 2004, Chatsworth International School is one of the first international schools in Singapore to offer the IB Diploma Programme. In addition to the IB Diploma, graduates receive the Chatsworth High School Diploma accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The Class of 2025 has achieved a 100% pass rate and a school average of 34.3 points, surpassing the global average of 30.6 points. Twenty-three per cent of their students registered for the IB Diploma were awarded the Bilingual Diploma, achieving a 100% pass rate. In 2025, International School of London graduates


averaged 33 points out of a possible 45, with 41% of our students being awarded a bilingual diploma. The highest score achieved was 44. Our graduates were offered places at many prestigious higher education institutes to continue their academic journeys, both in the UK and overseas.


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