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The Highcrest Academy

Results 

GCSE Results Day 2026

        

Students and staff at The Highcrest Academy are celebrating an extremely pleasing set of GCSE results, with students delighted to receive their results and discover where their hard work will take them next.

Principal, Glen Burke, said: “We are incredibly proud of our students and the achievements they have made. These results are a reflection of the hard work, determination and resilience they have shown throughout their time at Highcrest. It has been wonderful to see so many students celebrating their successes today, and we are delighted that their achievements have opened up so many exciting opportunities for their next steps. I would like to congratulate all of our students and thank their families and our dedicated staff for the support and encouragement they have provided along the way.”

Head of Year 11, Wayne Theobald, said: “We are really pleased with this year’s GCSE results and it has been fantastic to see the students coming into school today and celebrating their achievements. They have worked incredibly hard and shown real determination, and it has been wonderful to see so many of them feeling proud of what they have achieved. We wish them every success as they take their next steps.”

Year 11 student Namra Ashraf Iqbal achieved five grade 9s, four 8s and a 5 and will now be studying Maths, Physics and Spanish in the Sixth Form. She beamed: “I’m really pleased with my results and so proud of what I have achieved. I’d like to thank all the staff at Highcrest for their support and encouragement, and I’m really looking forward to starting my next chapter.”    

Headline Statistics

2026

2025

2024

 Cohort Size

175

180

182

 Attainment 8

4.2

3.8

4.0

 5+ Passes Grades 9-4

55%

47%

47%

 5+ Passes Grades 9-5

38%

28%

31%

 5+ Passes including English & Maths 9-4

55%

44%

46%

 5+ Passes including English & Maths 9-5

33%

23%

31%

 5+ Grade 1 or above  

90%

94%

93%

 Grade 4 or above in English

76%

62%

68%

 Grade 4 or above in Maths

72%

61%

62%

 Grade 4 or above in English and Maths

67%

52%

54%

 Grade 5 or above in English

57%

44%

52%

 Grade 5 or above in Maths

49%

34%

46%

 Grade 5 or above in English and Maths

42%

27%

39%

August 2026 

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school at office@highcrestacademy.org.uk

A Level & BTEC Results Day 2026

  

Students and staff at The Highcrest Academy are celebrating an extremely pleasing set of Level 3 results, with students excited to receive their results and discover where their hard work will take them next.

Principal, Mr Glen Burke, said: “We are incredibly proud of our students and delighted with the results they have achieved. They have worked exceptionally hard and shown great determination and resilience, particularly during what has been a challenging year for our school community. I would like to thank our students, their parents and families, and our dedicated staff for the hard work and support that has contributed to these successes.”

The results reflect the commitment of students and staff throughout the year, with students now preparing to progress to university, apprenticeships, employment and other exciting opportunities.

Head of Sixth Form, Mrs Amy Bingham, said: “It has been fantastic to see the excitement on students’ faces as they have opened their results today. There have been some wonderful celebrations and lots of very happy students, who are off to a variety of universities in September including Southampton, Kings College London, Royal Holloway, Reading and Oxford Brookes, doing diverse courses including Law, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Cyber Security and Paramedic Science. They have worked incredibly hard and thoroughly deserve this moment. We are so proud of them and wish them every success as they take their next steps.” 

Year 13 student, Ryan Murphy, who achieved L3 Distinction*, Distinction and a Merit will now be studying Business at an international university. He said, “I’m so grateful for the incredible support from my teachers throughout the past two years. Highcrest has pushed me to aim higher and believe in myself, and I’m so excited for the next chapter.” 

August 2026 

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If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school at office@highcrestacademy.org.uk