St. Aidan's GCSE Results 2026 Look North

St Aidan's Church of England High School Celebrates Record-Breaking GCSE Results Students, staff and families at St Aidan's Church of England High School are celebrating an exceptional set of GCSE results, with many of the school's headline measures reaching the highest levels ever recorded. The outstanding outcomes reflect the dedication, resilience and ambition of the Class of 2026 and mark a significant milestone in the school's history. Across a range of key performance indicators, students have achieved record-breaking results, cementing St Aidan's reputation for academic excellence and ensuring that more young people than ever are progressing to ambitious next steps. Alongside these impressive headline figures, there were countless individual success stories. Students achieved remarkable outcomes across a wide range of subjects, with many securing multiple Grade 9s and 8s, significantly exceeding expectations and opening up exciting opportunities for further study and future careers. Nearly 90% of all students have achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths with students celebrating gaining a grade 7 (the old grade A) or above in every subject. Some students have overcome real adversity to achieve grades that could never have been thought possible without the care, nurture and support of such a dedicated team of staff. Siân Dover, Headteacher of St Aidan's Church of England High School, said: "We are absolutely thrilled with these results and immensely proud of every one of our students. This year's outcomes are among the strongest in the history of St Aidan's and, on many headline measures, represent the best results the school has ever achieved. These exceptional outcomes are the result of years of hard work, determination and resilience from our students, supported by talented and dedicated staff and families who have encouraged them every step of the way. We are particularly delighted that so many students have not only achieved excellent grades but have surpassed their own expectations. Today is a celebration of their success, and they should all be incredibly proud of what they have accomplished." Jane Goodwin, Chief Executive of Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust, said: "These results are a tremendous achievement for St Aidan's Church of England High School and reflect the ambition, commitment and consideration that are evident throughout the school community. To achieve record-breaking outcomes is a remarkable accomplishment and a testament to the strength of leadership, the quality of teaching and the determination of students to be the very best they can be. I congratulate every student on their achievements and thank the staff, families and governors whose support has helped make this success possible. These results demonstrate what can be achieved when high expectations are matched with outstanding care and support." Karen Baker, Chair of Governors, said: "Governors are delighted to celebrate this exceptional year of achievement. These results reflect not only academic excellence but also the values, character and determination that define St Aidan's. We are enormously proud of our students and grateful to the staff who have worked tirelessly to help them succeed. The record-breaking outcomes achieved this year are a fitting reward for the commitment shown across the entire school community, and we look forward to seeing our young people continue to thrive in the next stage of their education and beyond." As students opened their results and celebrated with friends, family and staff, there was a palpable sense of pride and excitement across the school. The Class of 2026 has set a new benchmark for success at St Aidan's and leaves a lasting legacy of achievement, aspiration and excellence. The entire St Aidan's community extends its warmest congratulations to all students on their outstanding accomplishments and wishes them every success for the future. Footage courtesy of BBC Look North Yorkshire. © BBC.