Students at Neale-Wade Academy celebrate GCSE achievements

Today we have been delighted to celebrate the achievements of our Year 11 students, who have secured an impressive set of GCSE results.

They join young people across the country as they find out their results following exams in May and June. 

With their GCSEs behind them, students at Neale-Wade are now looking forward to new opportunities that await them at sixth form or college, in apprenticeships or in the world of work. 

Our overall highlights for 2026 are:

• Best GCSE outcomes in four years.
• Improved across all key measures.
• English and Maths Grade 5+ increased by 5 percentage points.
• English and Maths Grade 4+ increased by 8 percentage points.
• Attainment 8 also showed positive improvement.

The notable individual achievements from students this year include:  

• Cerys Pearce, 1 Grade 9, 2 Grade 8, 4 Grade 7, 3 Grade 6 and L2D
• Stanley Goddard – 1 Grade 8, 6 Grade 7, 3 Grade 6
• Veronica Braam – 1 Grade 8, 4 Grade 7, 4 Grade 6
• Ruby Campbell – 2 Grade 8, 2 Grade 7, 2 Grade 6

“Our Year 11 students have much to celebrate with this year's excellent GCSE results. We are incredibly proud of everything they have achieved through their hard work and commitment. 

 

As they begin an exciting new chapter, we wish each and every one of them the very best for the future. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!" 
Graham Horn, Principal of Neale-Wade Academy

“Congratulations to everyone at Neale-Wade on this year's strong GCSE results, which reflect the hard work and determination of our students alongside the dedication of staff. 

 

We are proud of all that has been achieved and wish every student continued success as they move on to the next stage of their journey." 
Lynsey Holzer, CEO of The Active Learning Trust