GCSE students across the borough celebrate brilliant results

Celebrations are taking place today after more than two thousand GCSE students collected their results, with provisional figures showing above average performance in Maths and the proportion of pupils achieving grades 9 to 5 in English and Maths increasing from last year.

Local schools achieved the following provisional grades:

• 73 per cent achieved grades 9 to 5 in English 
• 71 per cent achieved grades 9 to 5 in Maths, compared to a national average of 54 per cent
• 64 per cent achieved grades 9 to 5 in English and Maths 
• 84 per cent achieved grades 9 to 4 in English 
• 84 per cent achieved grades 9 to 4 in Maths, compared to a national average of 72 per cent
• 79 per cent achieved grades 9 to 4 in English and Maths 

National figures for combined English and Maths are not available as the DfE now reports these separately on the results day. National figures have been published separately for English Language and English Literature. We collect the results where pupils attain the required grade in either English Language or English Literature.

Numbered grades have replaced letter grades in recent years, with a grade 9 broadly equivalent to a high A* and a grade 4 broadly equivalent to a grade C, the standard pass grade.

Looking ahead to the future

Students are now being supported with information, guidance and advice on their next steps, whether that is progressing to A-levels, T-levels, apprenticeships, alternative education or skills-based training routes.

Cllr Prue Bray, executive member for children's services, said:

"Congratulations to all the young people receiving their GCSE results today. There is a great deal to celebrate across our borough this year.

"This success reflects the collective efforts of our schools, families, partners and wider community in supporting young people to thrive and achieve their potential.

"Many students will be enjoying some fantastic achievements today, whether that means securing top grades, exceeding their own expectations or gaining the results they need for their chosen next steps. We know there are countless individual success stories behind these results and every one of them deserves recognition.

"I would also like to thank parents, carers, families, teachers and support staff whose encouragement and support have helped our young people reach this important milestone.

"While today will be a celebration for many, I also want to reassure those who may not have achieved the results they were hoping for. There are still plenty of opportunities ahead, including sixth form, college, apprenticeships, T-levels and other training pathways. Support and advice are available to help every young person find the route that's right for them.

"Whether you're celebrating today or considering your next options, this is an important moment and the start of an exciting new chapter. I wish all our students every success and happiness for the future."

Support and advice available

Results day can bring mixed emotions. There is support for young people and guidance on post 16 options on the council’s website.

Elevate Wokingham is an information, advice and guidance service for 16 to 18-year-olds in Wokingham Borough who are not in education, employment or training, as well as young people aged up to 24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan. You can use the self-referral form and someone will be in touch to set up a Teams meeting or in-person appointment. 

Free advice sessions will be available at Wokingham Library today (20 August) until 4pm and tomorrow from 10am to 1.30pm, with no appointment needed.