Chiswick School Sees Outstanding Results from GCSE Students
Thirty percent of entries receive top three grades
Chiswick School students with their GCSE results
August 21, 2026
After a sparkling set of results last week from its sixth form, Chiswick School is celebrating another year of outstanding GCSE success, with student attainment once again rising above national averages. Staff say the results highlight both academic strength across subjects and the wider personal development fostered within the school. Assistant Headteacher for Raising Attainment, Siân Green, said the whole community should feel proud of what has been achieved, describing the results as excellent and emphasising the strength that comes from the partnership between students, families and staff.
This year, 30% of all GCSE entries at Chiswick School were awarded Grades 9 to 7, well above the national average and also the higher average for London. More than half of students in History, Science and Religious Studies achieved top grades, and the school expects its English and Maths results to exceed national averages once again. Strong outcomes were recorded across all departments.
The school has highlighted a series of outstanding individual performances:
• Mylu S – ten Grade 9s
• Lily T – nine Grade 9s and one Grade 8
• Cyra L – nine Grade 9s
• Keya S – eight Grade 9s and one Grade 8
• Gretel F – eight Grade 9s and one Grade 8
• Josette L – six Grade 9s and three Grade 8s
• Alfie T – six Grade 9s, two Grade 8s and one Grade 7
• Alfred B – five Grade 9s, two Grade 8s, one Grade 7 and one Grade 6
• Finn R – six Grade 9s and three Grade 7s
• Emma P – five Grade 9s, two Grade 8s and two Grade 7s
• Tabitha T – five Grade 9s, two Grade 8s, one Grade 7 and one Grade 6
• Sura L – four Grade 9s, four Grade 8s and one Grade 7
Headteacher Laura Ellener with Dhyann who got 5 Grade 9s
Gunnersbury School celebrated another year of high achievement, with 90% of students securing five or more GCSEs including English and Maths. Thirty-five students achieved top grades across all their subjects, a result the school attributed to determination in lessons, at home and throughout the exam period, supported by teachers and parents. Staff described the results as a reflection of the high standards students set for themselves.
At St Benedict’s School, almost half of all grades were awarded at 9 or 8, with 66% at 9–7. The school described the results as a testament to the commitment and determination shown by Year 11 throughout the year. Among the standout achievements were Olivia S and Shuhan H, who both secured straight 9s, with Shuhan also earning an A in Additional Maths. Jay W achieved nine 9s, one 8 and an A in Additional Maths, while a further group of students – Gemma S, Henry H, Lorna P, Maverick T, Aimee P, Arabella W and Tom H – gained full sets of grades 9–7. Headmaster Joe Smith praised the cohort’s contribution to school life and said he was delighted that the vast majority would be returning to the Sixth Form in September. Head of Year 11 Will Clarke added that their “hard work, resilience and commitment throughout have truly paid off.”
Notting Hill & Ealing High School also celebrated a remarkable year. Out of a cohort of 94, 45% of entries were awarded grade 9, 74% were graded 9 or 8, and 91% achieved grades 9–7. Nearly a third of pupils gained straight 9s and 8s, and 28 students achieved seven or more grade 9s. Headteacher Allison Saunders said it had been “a joy” to watch the cohort grow in confidence, describing the results as the perfect springboard into Sixth Form. The school reported particularly strong outcomes in Modern and Classical Languages, Music, RS and Art, alongside notable success in STEM and Humanities.
75% of students in Hounslow achieved a pass rate of 4+ in maths, compared with the national average of 71.7%. A further 80.4% of students achieved a pass rate of 4+ in English, compared to the national average of 71.4%.
Students obtaining Level 5+ is also comfortably above national average with nearly 60% of students in Hounslow achieving a 5+ in maths compared to the national average of 53.8% and 67.8% achieving a 5+ in English, over 12.5% above the national average.
Councillor Shantanu Rajawat, Leader of Hounslow Council, said: “I want to congratulate all those who have worked hard and shown incredible dedication in their studies. These fantastic results reflect the effort and determination of young people in the borough. Thank you to the teachers for working tirelessly to ensure that young people, including those with special educational needs, are given the correct environment to foster the skills and knowledge needed for a brighter future."
Nationally, 67% of GCSE entries in England achieved Grade 4 or above, a figure almost unchanged from last year and identical to 2019. London, however, has moved further ahead when it comes to top grades. The proportion of entries achieving Grade 7 or above in the capital has risen from 25.7% in 2019 to 28.6% this year, making London the highest‑performing region in England. In the North West, 18.9% of entries achieved Grade 7 or above; in the East Midlands, 18.2%; and in the West Midlands, 18.3%. The gap between London and the East Midlands has now reached 10.4 percentage points, while the gap with the West Midlands stands at 10.3 points, both the widest recorded since at least 2010. Northern Ireland continues to outperform both England and Wales, with 31.7% of entries achieving Grade 7 or above, compared with 21.8% in England and 19.6% in Wales. At Grade 4 or above, Northern Ireland recorded 83.6%, compared with 67% in England and 62.3% in Wales.
The Department for Education said this year’s GCSEs saw the largest ever improvement in maths standards, with 6,000 additional students achieving Grade 7 or above. It described the results as a standout success, noting that almost 8,000 more Technical Award Level 2 passes were achieved compared with last year. The department also acknowledged that inequalities remain visible in the results and said it intends to close the attainment gap and end what it called the resit treadmill.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham congratulated pupils, saying they should be proud of the hard work that led to their achievements. He said that whether students choose sixth form, college, an apprenticeship, a T Level, work or another route, there are now more opportunities than ever to choose their own path. He added that he is determined to bring back hope and give every young person the chance to fulfil their potential.
Chiswick School says it is eager to build on this year’s achievements as it enters the new academic year. Its Sixth Form continues to offer a strong pathway to leading universities, Russell Group institutions, apprenticeships and a wide range of successful destinations, providing students with the knowledge, skills and values they need to excel in the future.
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