GCSE Academic Results
Celebrating outstanding GCSE achievements, exceptional Progress 8 value-added benchmarks, and seamless progression to premier Hampshire sixth form colleges.
Fostering Academic Ambition Across Every Discipline
At Test Valley School, our GCSE outcomes reflect a dual commitment: challenging our most academically gifted pupils to attain the highest tier of Grade 9 distinctions, while ensuring bespoke mentoring and intervention so that every pupil exceeds their baseline potential.
Our Progress 8 score of +0.54 places Test Valley in the upper tier of Hampshire academies, demonstrating that pupils consistently achieve over half a grade higher per subject compared to their national peers with similar Key Stage 2 entry profiles.
"These results are a testament to the scholarly culture our teachers and pupils cultivate together. We do not teach to the test; we teach for intellectual curiosity, and outstanding examination grades are the natural result."
Detailed Subject Results Breakdown
Verified examination figures across Key Stage 4 academic departments.
| Academic Discipline | Exam Board | Grade 9–4 Pass Rate | Grade 9–7 (A*–A) | National Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | AQA | 96.4% | 42.1% | +18.2% vs National |
| Mathematics & Further Mathematics | Edexcel | 93.8% | 39.5% | +19.1% vs National |
| Triple Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) | AQA | 100.0% | 54.2% | +22.4% vs National |
| Modern Foreign Languages (French & Spanish) | AQA | 94.7% | 48.0% | +24.6% vs National |
| History & Ancient Civilisations | OCR | 92.0% | 44.8% | +17.3% vs National |
| Fine Art & Photographic Studies | Eduqas | 98.2% | 56.1% | +21.0% vs National |
| Computer Science & Robotics | OCR | 95.0% | 50.0% | +26.5% vs National |
Premier Sixth Form Progression
Where our scholars continue their journeys to top UK universities including Oxford, Cambridge, and Russell Group institutions.
Peter Symonds College
Winchester • 62% of Leavers
Nationally renowned sixth form college with direct Oxbridge preparatory syndicates and accelerated A-Level pathways.
Barton Peveril Sixth Form
Eastleigh • 24% of Leavers
Celebrated for high-performing STEM programmes, performing arts conservatoires, and elite athletic academies.
Specialist & Independent Colleges
Hampshire & Beyond • 14% of Leavers
Winchester College sixth form bursaries, Sparsholt agricultural sciences, and vocational apprenticeships.
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