Examination Results

Examination Results 2026

2026 - An amazing year for results at Poynton Sixth Form

Students have achieved excellent results across a broad range of A level and vocational courses, with 28% of all grades awarded at A or A*, representing an outstanding level of academic achievement across the cohort.

There were many exceptional individual performances. Russell B and Alexander P each achieved a remarkable four A* grades in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Other outstanding results included Ethan D, who secured three A* grades and an A, Lara B, who achieved three A* grades, and Natalie P, who gained three A* grades in Chemistry, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Mia A, Harvey B, Iris D, Kate W and Sophie W were among a number of students who also recorded exceptional A* and A grade profiles.

The Sixth Form is equally proud of students who excelled on vocational pathways, with students achieving Distinction* grades in subjects including Health and Social Care and Sport, demonstrating the breadth of success across both academic and applied qualifications.

These results have opened the door to an impressive range of progression opportunities. We are particularly pleased that students will be taking up places at Oxbridge universities, progressing onto Medicine courses, and securing places on highly competitive degree apprenticeships with leading employers. The achievements of this year's cohort reflect both academic excellence and ambitious aspirations for the future.

Andy Bennett, Director of Sixth Form, said:

"We are incredibly proud of our Year 13 students and everything they have achieved. To see 28% of all grades awarded at A* or A is a fantastic accomplishment and a testament to the hard work, determination and resilience of our students.

We are especially delighted that these results will enable students to progress to some of the country's most prestigious destinations and highly sought-after degree apprenticeship programmes. These outcomes reflect the ambition that our students bring to their studies and the support they receive from staff, parents and carers throughout their time with us.

Behind every grade is a story of commitment, perseverance and personal growth, and we could not be prouder of what this cohort has achieved. We wish every member of the Class of 2026 every success as they begin the next exciting stage of their journey."

The entire Poynton Sixth Form community congratulates the Class of 2026 on their success and looks forward to following their achievements in the years ahead.

Matthew Dean, Headteacher, said 'Our Sixth Form is a really important part of our school and it is a pleasure to see our talented students perform so well and move on to their next exciting destinations. Having worked with most of them since they were in Year 7 makes this a really special day! Well done and best of luck for the future.'

Congratulations to Year 11 on their GCSE results - 2026

We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our Year 11 students in their GCSE exams. We are so incredibly proud of what they have achieved through their fantastic dedication, resilience and hard work.

Mr Dean, Headteacher, said ‘As always, student attainment was strong across the school. Students at Poynton study a demanding curriculum and should be very proud of their success. These results will open up exciting next steps for them and we look forward to welcoming many back into our own Sixth Form. For those moving on to vocational courses or apprenticeships elsewhere we wish them all the best of luck’.

62.3% of our students gained at least a grade 5 in both their maths and English GCSEs
81.6% achieved a grade 4 or higher in both these subjects
A fantastic 27.7% of our grades were at the highest grades 7-9
79.1% of our students gained 5 or more GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths
Special congratulations to Isabel D who achieved 11 grade 9s, while Abigail W gained 9 grade 9s and Ethan C and Cara T gained 8 grade 9s!
25 of our Year 11s achieved at least 9 grade 7 grades representing consistent high attainment across the range of subjects

Across the board students were celebrating success and we are immensely proud of all our students for their great effort and impressive achievements.

This success is a testament to their hard work, the support of their families, and the dedication of our staff. It is also great to see so many students continuing with us in our Sixth Form and we look forward to seeing what they will accomplish next!

As the Year 11 were in Year 6 during the pandemic they did not have the opportunity to take their Key Stage 2 tests so this year there will be no Progress 8 figure. Our published progress measure continues to be the +0.29 from 2024. We do know, however, that this year group made impressive progress since joining us and this success reflects well on their determination to thrive.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 for your fantastic results and achievements!

Examination Results 2025

Poynton High School Celebrates Outstanding A Level and BTEC Results – Summer 2025

Poynton High School is thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievements of its Sixth Form students following the release of the Summer 2025 A Level and BTEC results.

This year, 25% of all grades (A Level and BTEC) were awarded at grade A, distinction or above, reflecting the exceptional commitment, talent, and hard work of our students and staff. Many students have secured places on ambitious and competitive pathways, including top university courses and prestigious apprenticeships.

We are incredibly proud of the efforts of all of our young people, a small sample of successes include:

Anna Martin achieved an incredible four A* grades and will study Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge.
Joseph Parrott earned two A*s and an A, securing his place at the University of Cambridge to study History.
Louis Cadwallader and Adam Lynam have gained entry into their firm choice universities to study Medicine.
Hannah Blake will begin a prestigious degree-level apprenticeship with Amazon, relocating to London.
Lucian Adderley Bruschett secured an A*, two A grades and a B, and will study Computer Science at university.
Charlotte Barr achieved an A and two B grades, and will study Geology at the University of Birmingham.
Daniel Birchall earned an A and two B grades, and will study Accounting and Finance at the University of Liverpool.
Hannah Buckle achieved an A* in Drama, enabling her to pursue her acting passion further in Higher Education.
Heather Davenport secured two A grades and a B, and will study Physiotherapy at the University of Liverpool.
Niamh Davies will take her A* in Fine Art to study Fine Art at Newcastle University.
Evan Jackson achieved an A*, an A and a B, and will study Journalism Studies at the University of Sheffield.
Kate Morton has secured the grades needed to begin her next exciting chapter in Higher Education.
Max Waterman will begin a degree apprenticeship in Civil Engineering with WSP Engineering Consultancy.
Charlie Hodgson has secured grades to start as a trainee accountant with Harts.

The achievements of the year group stretch far beyond the examples shared here and we have enjoyed celebrating with the students.

Headteacher, Matthew Dean, commented:
"We are incredibly proud of all our students. Their achievements reflect not only academic excellence but also the strength of character and determination that we nurture here at Poynton High School. It also reflects the fantastic support from our teachers and of course from our parents. Whether heading to university, apprenticeships, or employment, our students are well-prepared to make a positive impact in the world."

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 – your future is bright, and we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish!