Fantastic GCSE Results for the Class of 2026!

We are incredibly proud of our Year 11 pupils and the excellent GCSE results they have achieved this summer. These results reflect not only their academic ability, but also the hard work, determination and character they have shown throughout their time at Duke of Kent School.

This year saw an overall GCSE pass rate of 98.3%, with 87% of pupils achieving at least one grade 7 or above. An impressive 41% of all results were grades 7, 8 or 9, while 9% of all grades awarded were the very highest grade 9.

Our pupils also achieved strong Value Added, averaging almost a full grade higher than their standardised test expected grades (CAT4). Put simply, pupils achieved significantly better GCSE results than their starting points suggested.

There were particularly strong results in the core subjects, with an average grade of 7 in both Maths and English and an average grade of 6 in Science. Across the curriculum there were also some excellent individual performances, with many pupils achieving strings of grades 7, 8 and 9. Furthermore, Modern Languages continue to be a real strength at Duke of Kent School, with half of Spanish grades at 7–9 and 100% of French pupils achieving grades 8 or 9.

At Duke of Kent School, however, success has never been measured by examination grades alone. We are immensely proud of the confident, kind and resilient young people they have become. They have contributed enormously to school life through sport, music, drama, outdoor learning and so much more, while showing the kindness, resilience and sense of community that we value so highly.

For some, their Duke of Kent journey began many years ago, and it has been a privilege to watch them grow in confidence and independence. We will miss their humour, energy and contribution to the School, but they leave us ready for the next stage of their lives and with much to be proud of.

Congratulations to the Duke of Kent School Class of 2026!

Alex Seeley

Director of Teaching and Learning