20th August 26

Abbey College Cambridge is celebrating an outstanding set of GCSE results, with 76% of all grades awarded 9-6 and an amazing 93% of grades awarded 9-4. The school attained particularly impressive outcomes across its STEM subjects as well as in a broad range of academic disciplines.


Students performed particularly well in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics, highlighting the strength of the College’s academic provision and the hard work and determination of its students.
93% of grades awarded to Biology students were 9-7 and an amazing 100% of grades awarded were 9-4.
Chemistry also delivered strong results, with 71% of grades awarded 9-7, whilst in Mathematics, 65% of grades were awarded 9-7 , with an impressive 100% awarded 9-4.
Physics students also secured impressive results , with 67% of grades awarded 9-7, and 83% awarded 9-4.


The College is also celebrating excellent achievements across the wider curriculum. In Art and Design, 80% of grades were awarded 9-8, while 100% of grades were awarded 9-4. English Language also achieved a 100% 9-4 success rate.

These results reflect the College’s commitment to personalised learning, expert teaching and supporting every student to achieve their academic potential.
Ellens Hesse, Principal commented “I would like to offer my warmest congratulations to all of our GCSE students. These results are a wonderful reflection of the hard work, determination and commitment they have shown throughout their studies.
These outstanding results are testament to both the ambition of our students and the dedication of our teaching teams.
Results day is an important milestone, but it is just the beginning of the next stage of our students’ educational journeys. We are incredibly proud of them and look forward to supporting them as they take their next steps with the majority continuing onto A level courses here at Abbey College Cambridge.”
| GCSE Grade | Equivalent Letter Grade (Old System) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Above A* | Exceptional performance |
| 8 | Between A* and A* | Outstanding achievement |
| 7 | A | Strong academic performance |
| 6 | High B | Good level of attainment |
| 5 | High C / Low B | Strong pass |
| 4 | C | Standard pass |
| 3 | D/E | Below standard pass |
| 2 | E/F | Basic level of achievement |
| 1 | G | Limited achievement |
| U | U | Unclassified (no grade awarded) |