Alleyn’s Pupils Celebrate Impressive GCSE Results with National Recognition in Art

Our Year 11s are celebrating outstanding GCSE results today, with nearly three-quarters of grades awarded at  grade 9 or 8. The School's Year 11 cohort excelled across a wide range of subjects, with eight pupils earning national recognition for their exceptional performance in Art. 

We saw nearly half (46%) of all GCSE grades at the top grade of 9, while 72% of grades were either 8 or 9. Over a third of pupils achieved 10 or more grades at these top levels, and half of the Year 11 cohort received grades 7 to 9 across all their exams. 

Alleyn’s Art pupils shone on the national stage, with eight pupils recognised by the exam board as among the highest performing in the country. This achievement follows a similar success at the A Level, where four Alleyn’s students were recognized as top national performers in Art last week. 

The results were equally strong across other subjects. The School's largest-ever cohort for German achieved their best-ever results, while those taking Dance secured 100% grade 9s and 8s. History also stood out, with 86% of students achieving grades 9 or 8 in the subject. 

Head of Alleyn’s School, Jane Lunnon, expressed her pride in the pupils’ accomplishments: "I am delighted that the hard work and enthusiasm of our Year 11s is reflected in their results today. The breadth of their academic interest is seen in some of our strongest-ever results." 

Lunnon continued, "Our Art pupils have excelled nationally, with eight being recognized as top performers by the exam board. This is a wonderful continuation of the success we saw last week with our A Level Art students." 

Beyond their academic achievements, Alleyn’s pupils have balanced their studies with impressive commitments in sports. Among those celebrating their GCSE results are representatives for national teams in swimming, diving, hockey, and athletics. 

As the Year 11 pupils prepare to move into Upper School and begin their A Level studies, Lunnon praised their contributions to school life and expressed excitement for their future: "Most importantly, I want to thank every pupil for their diligence and commitment. We look forward to them becoming school leaders, mentors, and role models to the years below as they embark on the next exciting chapter of their education." 

Today’s results underscore Alleyn’s reputation for academic excellence and its commitment to nurturing well-rounded, high-achieving pupils across a range of co-curricular.