Churchill Academy & Sixth Form Celebrates Best GCSE Exam Results Since 2018

Chris Hildrew, Headteacher at Churchill Academy & Sixth Form, comments: 

"GCSE results day is an important milestone, and we're so proud of our students' hard work and dedication. Their exceptional performance across all subjects—both academic and creative—is a testament to our vision 'to set no limits on what we can achieve.' Many of our students have exceeded their own expectations. I want to thank the students’ families and the Academy’s staff who have supported the students throughout their studies. We are confident that the students have a strong foundation to prepare them for the next exciting chapter of their lives, and we look forward to celebrating their future accomplishments."

The school is particularly pleased with the strong achievements made by all students, demonstrating their resilience and determination to succeed. Churchill Academy & Sixth Form’s Attainment 8 average points score is the highest exam result since 2018. More than half of students achieved strong passes (grade 5+) in English and Maths, and over 25% of all GCSE results were grade 7 or above.  

Among the many success stories are Ross Curnow, Ben Marks, Keziah Sharkey, Yana Markova, Carys Hiscox, Arwen Kuipers von Lande and Maisie Vowles, all of whom achieved all their GCSE results at grades 9, 8 or 7. Students taking GCSE Music achieved an average grade of 7, and exceptional performance was seen in Art & Design (including Textiles), Design & Technology, Food and Nutrition, Business Studies, Mathematics and Religious Education, all of which students can continue to study at Churchill Sixth Form. 

This success follows the Academy's recent Ofsted Inspection, which rated Churchill Academy & Sixth Form as "Good" in all areas. The report praised the school for its "broad and ambitious curriculum that prepares students well for their next steps in learning." 

With a dedicated Sixth Form offering over 30 courses, the Academy will welcome back the majority of its Year 11 students in September. A significant number of students from other local schools will also join them, all of whom have chosen a provision that Ofsted described as taking a "comprehensive approach to preparing pupils for life beyond school." The Ofsted report also noted that the Academy ensures students progress to "destinations that align with their interests and aspirations."

The Academy invites prospective families to learn more about its successful curriculum at its upcoming Open Evenings. The Open Evening for future Year 7 students will take place on Wednesday 24th September 2025, and the Sixth Form Open Evening will be on Thursday 16th October 2025.

For more information about these events, please visit www.churchill-academy.org/open-days.