Claremont’s GCSE class of 2026 celebrates!

A milestone to celebrate. A new chapter begins.

Hot on the heels of last week’s A level success, there were smiles, celebrations and plenty of proud parents at Claremont this morning as Year 11 pupils received their GCSE results, marking an important milestone in their educational journeys.

At Claremont, pupils pursue the subjects that inspire and engage them most at GCSE. With an exceptional choice of 28 GCSE subjects, ranging from classical civilisation and further mathematics to photography and media studies, every pupil chooses a curriculum that reflects their individual interests, strengths and their ambitions for the future. This year’s cohort embraced that freedom of choice, creating distinctive programmes of study and achieving good outcomes, with 56% of all grades awarded at 7-9 (equivalent to A*-A). These results mirror those of our 2024 cohort, who went on to achieve 51% A*/A grades at A level.

As a gently selective but highly ambitious school, our learning journey strives to nurture curiosity, embed resilience, kindness and confidence and to empower our pupils to thrive in the world around them. With the unwavering encouragement of their families and the support of their teachers, our pupils have achieved outcomes of which they can be really proud. More importantly, they move on to sixth form studies with the skills and ambition to get the most out of what comes next.

While this year’s GCSE results represent a solid step forward in Claremont’s academic record, they tell only part of the wider story. With the introduction of a three-year GCSE programme, increased flexibility in subject choice and an emphasis on academic enrichment across all subjects, fresh changes are continuing to create even greater opportunities for pupils to achieve success at the highest levels. There are exciting times ahead.

William Brierly, Head, said: “I am delighted for this year’s Year 11 cohort and really proud of all they have achieved. These results reflect their hard work and willingness to make the most of the opportunities available to them at Claremont. Supported by their teachers and families, our pupils have reached an important milestone and should take great pride in their results.

As we celebrate this year’s solid success, we also look ahead confidently. The upcoming year groups have the additional benefit of our new three-year GCSE programme, greater flexibility within the curriculum and an increased emphasis on academic enrichment which will further strengthen the Claremont experience in the years to come. This cohort is great as are those which follow, so we have every reason to be excited about what lies ahead for future generations of Claremont pupils.”