Examination Results

GCSE Results 2026

We are proud to celebrate the achievements of our Year 11 students, who have secured a strong set of GCSE results following another year of hard work, commitment and determination.

Almost half of all grades awarded were at the highest levels of 9 and 8, with 66% of grades awarded at 9–7. These results reflect the breadth of academic achievement across the year group and the dedication of both students and staff.

Headmaster Joe Smith said:

"We are very pleased to be celebrating another year of strong GCSE results for our Year 11s. They have worked hard, and been superbly supported by their teachers, as well as contributing hugely to wider school life beyond the classroom. I am delighted that the vast majority of the year group will be joining our Sixth Form, alongside a good number of joiners, whom we look forward to welcoming to St Benedict's in September.”

A Level Results 2026

We are celebrating an outstanding set of A Level results, with this year’s cohort of 114 Upper Sixth students achieving the school’s strongest ever overall performance, Covid years aside.

Across more than 350 A Levels sat by St Benedict’s students, 53% were awarded A* or A grades, while an impressive 82% were graded A*, A or B.

These outstanding results reflect the talent, determination and ambition of the Class of 2026, as well as the dedication and commitment of their teachers, families and the wider St Benedict’s community.

The vast majority of students have secured their preferred university destinations, with students taking up places at some of the UK’s leading universities, including the University of Oxford, University of St Andrews, King’s College London, London School of Economics (LSE), Durham, Bristol, Warwick, Manchester and Bath.

Headmaster Joe Smith praised the achievements of the Class of 2026:

“We are all absolutely delighted with the results achieved by the wonderful St Benedict’s Class of 2026. They represent an improvement on last year’s results and, excluding the Covid years, the school’s best-ever A Level results.

“I want to pay tribute to this remarkable year group, who, alongside achieving such brilliant results, have contributed to the life of St Benedict’s in so many ways. I also want to thank their parents for their support of the school, and our amazing staff who have supported these young people in both their studies and personal development over the years. Everyone involved deserves to celebrate today.”