Students at Shireland Collegiate Academy are celebrating today after receiving their eagerly awaited GCSE results, which are opening doors to the next steps in their educational journeys, whether that be A level or vocational courses at college, sixth form, or in an apprenticeship.
Overall, 69% of students achieved a Grade 4 or above in both English and Maths, with Grade 4 set by the government as a pass. 94% of students achieved five GCSE passes, with 81% of students achieving a pass in English and 71% in Maths. Additionally, over 50% of students attained a Grade 7 or higher in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Performances were particularly strong in the core subjects of English, Maths and Science with other performance highlights in Art, Religious Studies and Health and Social Care.
Moira Green, Principal at Shireland Collegiate Academy, said: “We are incredibly proud of our students and their amazing achievements this year. These results have been a culmination of years of hard work, not only from our students but also dedicated staff, whose support has been instrumental in our students’ success today.
“We take great pride in the achievements of our exceptional students and on behalf of everyone here at the Academy, I wish them all great success in their future endeavours knowing that they leave Shireland with the skills, confidence and qualifications to secure a bright future.”
In addition to the Academy’s continued success, individual highlights include Jacob, who earned six Grade 9’s, one Grade 8 and one Grade 7, with Neelofar achieving six Grade 9’s and two Grade 7’s. Fatu secured five Grade 9’s, three Grade 8’s, one Grade 7 and a Distinction Star, with Zayd also attaining five Grade 9’s, two Grade 8’s and two Distinctions and Testimony achieving four Grade 9’s, two Grade 8’s, one Grade 7 and one Distinction Star.
Sir Mark Grundy, CEO of Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust, said: “Congratulations to all our GCSE and BTEC students at Shireland Collegiate Academy. We are thrilled to be celebrating your well-deserved successes, which reflect your many years of hard work and perseverance.
“As you look to prepare for your next, exciting chapters at sixth form, college or in apprenticeships, remember that your potential is limitless. We are confident that you will continue to excel and make us proud. On behalf of the Trust, we wish you a future filled with every happiness and success.”
Shireland Collegiate Academy has an Open Evening on Tuesday 17 September for any families wanting to learn more about joining Year 7 in September 2025. The doors will be open from 4.00pm-7.00pm, no need to book just turn up.
If you are a Year 11 student and would like to consider joining Shireland Collegiate Academy Sixth Form in September, contact 0121 558 8086 or email info@sca.shirelandcat.net as soon as you have your GCSE results on Thursday 22 August.
GCSE subjects are marked under a 1-9 grading system, with 9 being the highest grade. GCSEs are linear in structure rather than modular, with all exams taken at the end of a two-year course. A grade 4 is effectively an old C grade with a grade 9 being the equivalent of an A*.