Exam Results
GCSE Results 2026
We celebrated another outstanding year of GCSE success where 74% of students got a strong pass (5+) in English and maths. 87% of students got a standard pass (4+) in English and maths. We also celebrated an excellent performance across all subjects with 13% of grades awarded at grade 9 and 41% of all grades at grade 7 or above.
Reflecting on the results on the day, Dr Paul Bell, Headteacher at Horsforth School, said: “It’s been a fantastic morning and a real privilege to celebrate with our students and their families. GCSE Results Day is always special because every student has their own achievements to be proud of.
Among the students celebrating were Aryan, Grace, Miriam and Abi, who all achieved exceptional GCSE results. Aryan and Miriam both achieved an exceptional 11 grade 9s each, an outstanding achievement attained by only 1% of students nationally.
Aryan shared his reaction: “I honestly had to look twice because I couldn’t believe it! I was so nervous before I opened them, so it’s such a relief. It’s been a long couple of years, and I’m just really happy with how it’s all turned out.”
| Progress 8 Score | N/A |
| Attainment 8 Score | 57.33 |
| Achieving 5+ in English and maths | 62% |
| Entered for the English Baccalaureate | 86.8% |
| Achieving the English Baccalaureate | 57.2% |
| Students staying in education or employment after KS4 | 95% |
| English Grades were 4+ (national average = 61.6%) | 87.2% |
| English Grades were 5+ | 75.6% |
| Maths Grades were 4+ (national average = 59.6%) | 88.4% |
| Maths Grades were 5+ | 69.6% |
Further details are available from the DFE School Performance Tables
