Pupils at Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre performed well in the new, more challenging GCSEs. The school is delighted that 80% of students achieved grades 4+ (A*-C) in GCSE English and 73% achieved grades 4+ (A*-C) in Maths. 65% of students achieved 5+ A*-C grades with 61% of students achieving 5+ A*-C including English and mathematics. Over 12% of all grades achieved were either a grade 9-7 or A*-A.

The government now measure schools based upon the number of students who have achieved a grade 5+ in both English and mathematics. The school has increased by 10 percentage points since last year, which along with all of their other results, is testament to the hard work by staff and students. They have also seen an increase in the number of students who have achieved the English Baccalaureate.

Within this global success there have been many individual performances worthy of special mention. Many students have made extraordinary progress since joining Newent Community School and have achieved remarkable outcomes.

Newent is proud of all their students, many having made excellent progress from their KS2 starting points. Superb results were achieved by many students in the traditional, academic subjects that make up the English Baccalaureate as well as in the vibrant practical, creative and performing arts departments.

The overwhelming majority achieved the grades they require to take the next step in their lives, whether that be studying A levels at Newent, attending college, taking up an Apprenticeship or entering the world of work.