"All my hard work has paid off… I'm really pleased to be coming back next year."
The Abbey School is celebrating another year of strong outcomes, with more students than ever securing the key English and Maths passes needed for sixth form, college and apprenticeships.
This summer, over half of all students (50.5%) achieved both English and Maths at grade 4+, up from 49% last year. At the higher threshold, nearly one third (31.9%) achieved both subjects at grade 5+, a significant rise from 26.7% in 2024 and just 24% in 2023. Maths 5+ in particular has risen by more than 5 percentage points in a single year.
Headline Results 2025
(showing steady improvement in core measures since 2023)
| Measure | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 | -0.87 | -0.56 | -0.50* | +0.06 |
| % Grade 4+ English/Maths | 40.6% | 49.0% | 50.5% | +1.5pp |
| % Grade 5+ English/Maths | 24.0% | 26.7% | 31.9% | +5.2pp |
| EBacc 4+ Pass Rate | 22.0% | 23.7% | 25.5% | +1.8pp |
*2024/25 Progress 8 is an internal estimate, as DfE will not publish official P8 data this year. 2024/25 data remains provisional.
Principal, Dr Roly Speller, said:
“We’re proud of our students’ determination. The rise in English and Maths at both 4+ and 5+, together with strong performances in creative and technical subjects, reflects the commitment of students, staff and families.”
Student success stories include:
- Heather B — Sat 10 GCSEs and equivalents, securing grade 6s in English Language, History and Dance, alongside strong passes across her full entry.
- Raphaela VM — Secured a 9 in Spanish and an 8 in RE, with strong grade 6s in Maths, English Language, and Geography. She also achieved a 5 in English Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Art & Design, and Drama, demonstrating consistent performance across a broad curriculum.
- Anessa B — Completed 11 qualifications, including an 8 in Maths, 7s in History and French, and passes across the sciences, with a 100% attendance record throughout her GCSE years.
- Sanjai S — Took 10 GCSEs, achieving a 7 in Maths, with 6s in English Language, English Literature, History and French, alongside strong science passes.
- Kayleigh M — Sat 11 GCSEs and equivalents, securing a 7 in Maths, 6s in English Literature, History and Physics, plus a Distinction in Media Studies* and further strong results in ICT and Sport.
Students spoke of their pride on results day:
- “I feel absolutely amazing, I got better results than I was expecting.” — Heather
- “All my hard work has paid off… really pleased to be coming back next year.” — Raphaela
- “I’m really happy with my results, especially maths and history.” — Anessa
- “I over-achieved in some subjects… I feel very good about my results.” — Sanjai
- “The extra revision sessions offered by the school were really helpful.” — Kayleigh