St. Edmund’s, Hindhead Celebrates Excellent GCSE Results
Pupils at St. Edmund’s are celebrating an outstanding set of GCSE results, reflecting their hard work and achievement across a broad range of subjects.
Headmaster, Adam Walliker praised the year group’s achievements, saying:
“I am immensely proud of our pupils and the excellent GCSE results they have achieved this year.
These outcomes reflect years of hard work, commitment and determination, supported by
outstanding teaching and the encouragement of families. What is particularly impressive is that our pupils have achieved this success while making such valuable contributions to every aspect of school life, from sport and music to art and drama and community service. They have shown resilience, character and enthusiasm throughout their time at St. Edmund's, and I offer them my warmest congratulations. I look forward to seeing them build on these strong foundations as they move on to the next stage of their education.
This year’s results reflect both the dedication of pupils and the commitment of staff. Despite national headlines about falling pass rates, St. Edmund’s continues to achieve above-average success. The school recorded an overall pass rate of 97% (against a national average of 67%), with 88% of grades at 9–5 (a “good pass” suitable for A Level study), up from 85% last year.
High standards were achieved across key subjects, with an impressive 100% pass rates in English Literature, English Language, Maths and Science, (compared to national average pass rates of 59.5% for English and 57.2% for Maths). Several additionalindividual subjects also achieved perfect outcomes, with Drama, History, Music, and Sports Science also all securing a 100% pass rate.
The proportion of top grades remained strong with 46% of grades awarded at 9–7 (the old A*/A grade – double the national average of 22%). Value-added scores for the cohort indicate that on average students improved their predicted grades by 1.0 per subject, a tribute to the innovative academic arrangements, high standards of pastoral and academic care, and an average class size of 15 pupils.
Simon Hyett, Head of Senior Academic, added:I am delighted that the commitment and perseverance shown by our pupils have been rewarded with such strong GCSE outcomes. Today's young people navigate a world that is constantly evolving and increasingly demanding, yet they have demonstrated remarkable positivity, courage and determination throughout. As they move on to the next stage of their educational journeys, I wish them every success. They leave St. Edmund’s with lasting friendships, invaluable life skills and the confidence to embrace whatever opportunities lie ahead.”
These results come in a year when the national GCSE pass rate has dropped for the fifth year running to 67.0%, highlighting the continued resilience and determination of St. Edmund’s pupils.
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