"We are incredibly proud that this year's GCSE outcomes are the strongest in Wrenn School's history. Whilst there are many achievements to celebrate, we are particularly pleased with the percentage of students who achieved grades 4+ and 5+ in both English and Mathematics. These measures are among the most important indicators of future life chances, opening doors to further education, employment and training opportunities for our young people."

Our Attainment 8 score increased significantly from 40.9 to 44.3, demonstrating that the combination of support, challenge and high expectations at Wrenn is having a real impact on student achievement. These results are testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, staff and families.

 

At A Level, we successfully maintained our academic average despite a larger cohort, reflecting the consistency and quality of our provision. We are especially delighted that our vocational qualifications achieved an average grade of Distinction*, highlighting the exceptional achievements of students across a broad and inclusive curriculum.

 

These outcomes reflect our commitment to ensuring every student is known, supported and challenged to achieve their very best, and we look forward to building on this success in the years ahead.

 

Jo Dones - Vice Principal: Quality of Education (Sept 2026)

Understanding GCSE Secondary School Performance Measures

School performance measures can sometimes seem complicated, but they help parents understand how well students are achieving and progressing during their time at secondary school.

Progress 8

Progress 8 measures the progress students make from the end of primary school (Key Stage 2) to their GCSE results at the end of Year 11. It compares students' achievement with that of other students nationally who had similar starting points. A positive score indicates that students made more progress than expected, while a negative score suggests less progress than expected.

Please note: Progress 8 is not available for 2025 and 2026 because these year groups did not sit Key Stage 2 SATs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Without this baseline data, the measure cannot be calculated.

Attainment 8

Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across eight qualifications, including English, Mathematics, EBacc subjects and other approved GCSE or vocational qualifications. English and Mathematics are weighted more heavily because of their importance. A higher Attainment 8 score indicates stronger overall attainment across a broad curriculum.

EBacc APS (English Baccalaureate Average Point Score)

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) is a group of subjects considered important for keeping future education and career options open. These subjects are:

• English Language and Literature
• Mathematics
• Sciences
• History or Geography
• A Modern Foreign Language

EBacc APS measures how well students perform across these subjects by calculating an average points score. It reflects both participation and achievement in this academically rigorous suite of qualifications.

Understanding A Level Performance Measures

Our A Level performance measures help show how well students achieve during their sixth form studies and the progress they make from their starting points.

A Level Progress Score
This measure shows the progress students make in their A Level subjects compared with students nationally who achieved similar results at GCSE. A positive score indicates that students made more progress than expected, while a negative score indicates less progress than expected.

A Level Average Result
This measure reflects the average grade achieved by students across their A Level qualifications. It provides an overview of overall attainment and academic achievement at A Level.