Published on
21 August 2025
GCSE students achieve brilliant results
Students celebrate GCSE results surpassing English and Maths national average
Celebrations are taking place today after GCSE students across the borough collected their results, scoring above last year’s national average with a provisional 78 per cent achieving grades 9 to 4 in English and Maths.
Students are now being supported with information, guidance and advice on their next steps – whether they are progressing to A levels, alternative education or skills routes.
Outperforming Maths and English national averages
Approximately 2,000 students received their results today and have outperformed the national averages in the core subjects of English and Maths. Of this year's cohort an estimated 84 per cent achieved a grade 9 to 4 in English and 83 per cent achieved a grade 9 to 4 in Maths.
The provisional grades compared to the national averages:
- 73 per cent achieved grade 9 to 5 in English, compared to a national average of 54 per cent
- 70 per cent achieved grade 9 to 5 in Maths, compared to a national average of 53 per cent
- 84 per cent achieved grade 9 to 4 in English, compared to a national average of 71 per cent
- 83 per cent achieved grade 9 to 4 in Maths, compared to a national average of 72 per cent
Numbered grades have been replacing letters over the past few years, with 9 being broadly equivalent to a A* and 4 broadly equivalent to a C, the lowest pass grade.
Good luck for the future
“Congratulations to all the students who have collected their GCSE results today,” said Cllr Prue Bray, executive member for children’s services. “After months of studying it is great to see your hard work has paid off.
“Thank you to all the parents, carers, friends and wider family networks who have supported our students both with their studies and with their wellbeing.
“Looking to the future there are lots of choices for what to do next, including A levels, T levels, apprenticeships, BTECs and other training options.
“You can find more information on support and next steps on the children, families and young people section on our website.
“Whatever path you go down, I wish you lots of luck.”
Careers advice available for school leavers
Elevate Wokingham is an information, advice and guidance service for 16 to 18 year olds in Wokingham Borough, offering support for those who are not in education, employment or training (and young people aged up to 24 with an EHCP), also known as NEET.
This year Elevate Wokingham will be offering drop-in advice sessions to support young people with their next steps after exam results. The sessions will run at Wokingham Library on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 August from 9.30am to 4pm.
Young people worried about their next steps don’t have to wait until the sessions – they can get in touch with the Elevate team at any time via the self-referral form on the website or by contacting the team at elevate@wokingham.gov.uk. A careers adviser can offer support on the phone or email, via Teams meetings or an in-person appointment at a community location.
