Celebrating GCSE success across Spencer Academies Trust

The Trust’s Attainment 8 score was 48.46, while 39% of students were entered for the English Baccalaureate, reflecting the breadth of subjects studied across our academies.

There have also been some excellent individual performances across our academies, alongside many stories of progress from young people who have worked hard to overcome challenges and achieve results they can be proud of. Some of these individual achievements and stories are highlighted below.

For many, today marks the beginning of their next chapter. Whether they are continuing into sixth form, moving on to college, starting an apprenticeship, entering employment or following another pathway, our students are now ready to take their next steps towards their future goals.

Interim Chief Executive, Kate Green commented: “Today’s results are a fantastic reflection of the hard work and determination of our Year 11 students. It is wonderful to see so many of them celebrating their achievements and looking ahead to the next stage of their education with confidence.

We are incredibly proud of our students and of the staff who have supported them throughout their journey. GCSE results are an important milestone, but what matters just as much is that our young people leave us as confident, well-rounded individuals, ready to make the most of the opportunities ahead. We wish every one of them the very best for the future.”

These results reflect the hard work and determination of our students, alongside the commitment of teachers, pastoral teams and support staff across our academies, who have worked tirelessly to support them throughout their GCSE journey. We would also like to thank parents and carers for the encouragement and support they have given their children along the way.

We want to congratulate all of our students. GCSE results are just one part of a much longer journey, and we are incredibly proud of the effort they have put in and the ambitions they have for their futures.

Whatever comes next, we hope our students leave us feeling proud of what they have achieved and confident about the opportunities ahead of them.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 - we are incredibly proud of you and wish you every success for the future!

 

Academy Spotlights

Alongside the Trust-wide results, there are some fantastic individual achievements and stories of progress from across our academies.

 

Heanor Gate Spencer Academy

This year, 43% of students achieved a Grade 5 or above in both English and Mathematics, exceeding the FFT contextual targets set for this cohort. In addition, 50% achieved a Grade 5 or higher in English and 53% secured a strong pass in Mathematics. These outcomes represent the culmination of years of hard work and reflect the dedication our students have shown both in and beyond the classroom.

 

John Port Spencer Academy

John Port Spencer Academy is delighted to announce its best GCSE results ever, with students achieving outstanding success across a wide range of subjects.

This year's cohort achieved a pass rate of over 80%, with a third of students awarded Grades 7-9 in English and maths.

Students' hard work and determination have been rewarded, with the majority progressing to John Port Spencer Academy's thriving Sixth Form. This follows another successful year for the academy's post-16 students, with 80% of sixth form leavers securing places at university, including Russell Group institutions such as the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, and the Universities of Warwick, Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham and Bristol.

 

Derby Moor Spencer Academy

There is much to celebrate in this year’s results, including the number of students reaching key national benchmarks. 65% of students achieved grade 4 or above in both English and mathematics, with 41% achieving grade 5 or above in both subjects. One in every five grades awarded was the equivalent of a Grade 7 or above and four in every five vocational results were awarded at Level 2. 

We are especially delighted that so many of this year group have chosen to continue their education with us. The majority will return in a fortnight as Derby Moor Sixth Form students, beginning a range of A-level and vocational courses. Others are moving on to a range of Post 16 destinations including colleges, apprenticeships and even the army! We wish them well as they take a different route. What every one of them shares is a set of qualifications they have earned outright and a perpetual place in the Derby Moor Community. 

 

George Spencer Academy

This year our results continue to remain well above national averages, and we are proud to be celebrating 77% of the cohort achieving a grade 4 or above in both English and maths and a further 60% of students achieving a grade 5 or above in both English and maths combined. In addition to these nationally recognised headline measures, the students have achieved remarkable outcomes in a wide range of optional subjects, and it was wonderful to see so many happy faces as they opened their envelopes.

There are so many students who have achieved highly, with many individual success stories. As well as embarking on apprenticeships and moving on to other FE establishments, we are delighted that a vast number of our year 11 cohort have chosen to continue to be an integral part of our community and have enrolled into our sixth form.