In 2026 59% of all GCSEs taken resulted in a grade 7, 8 or 9, equivalent to A*/A grades in the old GCSEs. 36% of all grades were at grade 8 or 9.
The average capped point score per student was 57 points. (made up from a student’s best 8 grades including English Language & Maths).
The average points score for the 1801 entries at BGS this year was 6.9.
62% of all 539 A levels taken across 22 subjects resulted with the average grade being just below a B grade. 84% of all students achieved an A*-C grade, while 34% of all grades were A*/A.
Based on our internal data the vast majority of these students are progressing to higher education (University), training (Apprenticeships) or employment.
See the Department of Education School performance tables here
Progress 8 score: +0.70 (Well Above Average – Top 16% of schools Nationally)
(NB. 2024 score recorded as the last registered score)
Attainment 8 score: 69.8
% achieving grade 5 or above in GCSE English & Mathematics: 94.4%
% of pupils entering the English Baccalaureate (EBacc): 42.5%
% of pupils staying in education or employment after KS4: 98%
A level Progress score = +0.19 (Above Average – top 20% of schools Nationally)
Average A level Result per entry = B (40.84 Points for 187 students)
Progress to education, apprenticeships or employment (2023 leavers) = 90% (181 students)
Students progressing to higher education or training (2022 leavers) = 91% (159 students)