Pupils, parents, and staff at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, ranked among the North’s top 10 independent schools, are celebrating another year of exceptional GCSE results. This year, 50% of all grades were awarded at levels 9 to 7 (the equivalent of A*/A), reflecting both the ambition and determination of our pupils and the outstanding teaching and support they receive.

The school takes immense pride in the achievements of all its Year 11 pupils, many of whom have delivered remarkable individual performances. Notable highlights include Daniel, Kaleb, Aston, Theo and Sam, who each achieved eight or more grades at 9–8 (formerly A*), while 16 boys achieved straight 9–7 grades. In addition, 30 pupils were awarded at least one of the top grade 9s. Importantly, across the full range of ability at QEGS, pupils achieved results that were better than their benchmark expectations.

Head Dr Brookes commented:

“I am incredibly proud of our Year 11 pupils for their remarkable accomplishments during their time at QEGS. They have made invaluable contributions to school life – both academically and across a diverse range of co-curricular activities – and they are growing into excellent young men.”

He continued:

“They have been admirably supported by our wonderful staff – their inspirational teaching and expert pastoral care have been instrumental in our pupils’ success. Pupils and teachers alike deserve hearty congratulations for their hard work and dedication.”

Our accomplished Year 11 pupils include:

• Kaleb – an exceptional performance with 10 grade 9s and 2 grade 8s, including Ancient Greek, which he studied independently at lunchtimes. He now looks forward to studying four A Levels at QEGS, including Latin and Classical Civilisation.

• Daniel – delighted with his results, achieving an extraordinary 11 grade 9s.

• Hurr – celebrating 10 grades in the 8–9 range; he will continue his studies here, taking four A Levels in the sciences, Maths, and Religion, Philosophy & Ethics.

• Edison – fantastic results with 10 grades at 7–9 plus an A in his Higher Project Qualification.

• Sam – achieved a brilliant 11 GCSEs including 8 grade 9s; he will take Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Economics in the Sixth Form.

• Dexter – gained 11 GCSEs including 4 grade 9s; he will be studying History, Maths, Music and Chemistry next year.

• Oliver – celebrating 10 grades at 7–9; he plans to study Geography, Maths and Physics in the Sixth Form.

• Lu’ay – achieved 11 GCSEs at grades 7–9.

• Aston – achieved 8–9 grades in all 11 subjects, including 8 grade 9s; he will continue with Maths, Chemistry, Biology and French at A Level.

• Timilehin – celebrating 11 GCSEs at grades 7–9.

• Isaad – achieved 10 GCSEs at 7–9, including 6 grade 9s.

• Om – achieved 10 GCSEs, 6 of them at grade 9; he will study Chemistry, Maths and Biology next year.

• Theo – an exceptional set of results with 11 GCSEs at 7–9, including 8 grade 9s, plus an A in his Higher Project Qualification.

• Usman – achieved 11 GCSEs at 7–9, including 6 grade 9s.

• Sam – celebrating 10 GCSEs including grade 9s in Biology and History; he will continue with Biology in the Sixth Form.

• Reuben – achieved 10 GCSEs, including 6 at grades 8–9; he will study Biology, Chemistry and Geography.

• Rayan – celebrating 10 GCSEs at grades 9–7.

• Ayan – achieved 11 GCSEs at grades 8–9, including 7 grade 9s, plus an A in his Higher Project Qualification*.

• Nick – celebrating 9 GCSEs at grades 7–9.

• Henry – achieved 10 GCSEs at grades 7–9, including a grade 9 in History; he looks forward to studying History, Politics and Economics in the Sixth Form.