NSB Year 11 celebrate exceptional GCSE results
Following the high A Level grades last week, NSB is today celebrating an exceptional set of grades at GCSE.
Headteacher, Richard Bernard stated, ‘I am really pleased for all the students and staff that the boys have been rewarded with such a strong set of grades across the curriculum which is reflective of their excellent work ethic and attitude in the lead up to the exams.’
Well over half of all NSB GCSE entries were graded at a 6 or higher and a third of all entries were graded at 7 or above, which is well above the reported 2025 national average for these measures across England. 74% of all Year 11 boys have achieved a minimum of a Grade 5+ (government designated Strong Pass) in both English and Maths and the results in Maths were exceptional again with almost 50% of the cohort achieving a Grade 7+ in the subject, at a whole cohort grade average of 6.36 per entry - which is phenomenal.
There were many brilliant individual performances including at the very top, Mason Huo and Henry Hackett who achieved ten Grade 9s each.
Sarah Bradley-Brophy, the Director of Sixth Form said: “I’m delighted that so many boys seeking a place in our Sixth Form have got the grades needed to begin their A Level / BTEC courses. Their outstanding levels of GCSE achievement will provide the strongest foundation for their Post 16 studies and will also firmly support their applications to the best universities or employment routes Post 18! ‘’
Phil Beaumont, the Head of Year, was effusive in his praise of the Year 11 boys. “This year group have not only done very well academically, but they have also excelled in their extra-curricular achievement. The cohort has won National Cups in several sports and it includes superb artists, musicians and actors who have been justly rewarded for their efforts. We have every confidence that these students have incredible futures ahead of them.”
Outstanding individual performances include:
Grade 9 in 10 subjects: Mason Huo, Henry Hackett
Grade 9 in 8 subjects: Kavish Raagavan, Haolin Yu, Zakk Carpenter, Joshua Pinney
Grade 9 in 7 subjects: Hubert Dec, James Braithwaite, Dylan Walmsley, Edward Taylor, Finlay Steadman
