GCSE Exam Results 2026
Congratulations to Year 11, Class of 2026, for an excellent set of exam results.
All students have reasons to celebrate this milestone of their educational careers, equipped with a suite of GCSES to enable them to pursue further study. Their exam results are the results of a lot of hard work from the students and their teachers and also reflect the exceptional support they have received from staff, parents and the wider community for which we are very grateful.
Overall, results have risen for the third year in a row. Students attained an average grade 7, with 33% Grades 8/9 and 74% Grade 6-9.
This cohort of students, who did not sit SATS exams, approached these exams with commitment and resilience. They have also demonstrated that they are a multi-talented, independendently-minded and engaging group of human beings who have developed a strong skill set across their 5 years at NHGS to lay strong foundations for A Levels or further study. We would like to say well done to every single Year 11 student for making this milestone.
We look forward to welcoming the vast majority of you back into the Sixth Form to continue the exciting journey and to lay strong foundations for your future success.
Miss A L Kent, MA (Cantab)
A Level Exam Results 2026
We would like to congratulate our students on the outcome of all their hard work as they celebrate their A Level successes this morning.
Students attained an average grade B overall - a reflection of their hard work and commitment over their course of study, and of the dedication of their teachers. 86% of students received A Level passes at Grade C or above, with 20 students remarkably attaining all A*/A grades. We are especially proud of students from disadvantaged backgrounds who attained the highest average point score.
This year group have achieved far more than grades - underneath the statistics lie individual stories of success and triumph, sometimes against the odds. In a journey that has not been without challenge, they have supported each other, collaborated and shown real determination and resilience to succeed and we are very proud of them. They are bright, independently-minded individuals who have developed a broad range of interests and talents over their time at NHGS.
75% of students have been placed at universities of their choice, with other university applicants being offered alternative courses. Those progressing to university are studying a wide variety of subjects including: English, Natural Sciences, History of Art and Law at Oxbridge; Fashion Marketing at York St John; Dentistry, Civil Engineering, Robotics and Mechatronics in Leeds; Biomedical Science in Birmingham; Games Art at The Northern School of Art; and Business Management and Psychology at Durham. A number of students are taking on apprenticeships including Engineering at Rolls Royce Aerospace, a degree apprenticeship in Technology at ASDA and Software Engineering at Accenture.
We look forward to seeing what they contribute to society and achieve in future years.
We wish them all the very best on the next stage of life’s journey.