Examination Results
We place particular importance on value-added progress, which uses externally validated data from GL Assessment to measure the growth each pupil achieves throughout their time with us. This provides a clear picture of how much impact our teaching, care, and learning environment have on individual outcomes.
Unlike raw exam results, value-added scores tell us how much progress each pupil has made compared to pupils with similar ability profiles across the UK.
Early in their school journey, each pupil takes a CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test). This gives a baseline of their potential based on national averages. GL Assessment then uses this data to predict what pupils with similar starting points are likely to achieve at GCSE or A Level.
When our pupils sit their exams, GL Assessment and the school compare their actual results with their predicted outcomes. The difference is their value-added score.
What the Scores Mean?
- A score of 0 means a pupil performed as expected
- A positive score means they did better than expected
- A score of +1.0 means pupils achieved one whole grade higher per subject, on average, than similar pupils nationally
2024 GCSE and A Level Exam Results Summary
| Group | GCSE Value-Added (Grade Equivalent) | A Level Value-Added (Adjusted Grade Equivalent) |
| All Pupils | +0.92 | –0.12 |
| EAL Pupils | +1.22 | +0.50 |
| SEND Pupils | +0.70 | –0.29 |
| Top Grades | 31% Grades 7–9 | 30% Grades A*–A |
| Pass Rate | 85% Grades 9–4 | 95% Grades A*–E |
Trends – Attainment and Value-Added (2019–2024)
GCSE
| Year | Avg Value-Added | Top Grades (%) | Pass Rate (%) |
| 2024 | +0.92 | 31% (7-9) | 85% (9–4) |
| 2023 | +0.77 | 28% (7–9) | 88% (9–4) |
| 2022 | +0.85 | 35% (7–9) | 88% (9–4) |
A Level
| Year | Avg Value-Added (Adjusted Grade Equivalent) | Top Grades (%) | Pass Rate (%) |
| 2024 | -0.12 | 30% (A*–A) | 95% (A*–E) |
| 2023 | +0.29 | 27% (A*–A) | 99% (A*–E) |
| 2022 | +0.43 | 47% (A*–A) | 100% (A*–E) |