GCSE & BTEC Results Press Release 2025
The Hollyfield School is proud to report another amazing set of GCSEs and BTEC results. The hard work of the students and their teachers paid off, and in addition to the outstanding success of the cohort as a whole, there were some incredible results for individual students. Gergana Decheva achieved an incredible ten grade 9s. She was feeling overwhelmed but ecstatic today and reflected on five really special years at Hollyfield, where she made lifelong friends. Krithik Kumar and Jessica Cashman each achieved a remarkable eight grade 9s and two 8s. Emily Seglow also absolutely excelled, with ten GCSEs grade 5 and above, including eight grade 9s and one 8. Jack Johnson was awarded seven grade 9s and three 8s, while Morgan Hart-Davis went home with seven grade 9s, two 8s and a 7. Felix Barrett, Neve McDevitt and Elena Vukas each achieved six grade 9s amongst their suite of wonderful results. Felix was delighted with his outcomes, especially achieving 9s in all three sciences. He is staying at Hollyfield next year to study Maths and Economics. Tse Shun Chu, Noah Gallant and Charlie Brewer each achieved five grade 9s and a string of excellent results across the board. Charlie was pleasantly surprised with his results, but had worked really hard and deserves his success.
73.3% of our students achieved five GCSEs at grade 4 or better, including English and Maths, while 58.25% achieved five GCSEs at grade 5 or better, including English and Maths. At GCSE, in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, French, Music and Statistics, over 50% of students achieved grades 7-9 (which would have been A*-A grades in the old system). In Computing, Drama, French, Geography, Music, PE, Spanish and the separate sciences, over 50% of students achieved a grade 6 or better. In English Language, 24% of students achieved grades 7-9 and 44% achieved a grade 6 or higher, while in Maths, 33% of students accomplished grades 7-9 and over 25% achieved a grade 8 or better. In Statistics, PE Music, French, Biology and Chemistry, over 20% of students achieved a grade 9. In Physics, 29% of our students achieved grade 9s, which is an outstanding achievement.
Our BTEC students’ hard work also paid off, as 48% of Music Technology, 57% of Health and Social Care students and a staggering 91% of Media Studies students achieved Merits or Distinctions. In Health and Social Care, 26% achieved Distinction or Distinction* grades, and this figure was 32% for Media Studies.
Ms Paterson, Head of Year 11, shared the following message: As Head of Year 11, I could not be prouder of how incredibly well our students have done in their GCSEs and BTECs. Their hard work, resilience and commitment throughout what has been a challenging journey have truly paid off. It’s been a privilege to watch them grow, overcome obstacles and achieve results that reflect both their academic abilities and personal growth. I am filled with pride and admiration for each and every one of them. They’ve done themselves, their families and our school proud.
Mr Buckman, Assistant Headteacher KS4 said: I would like to warmly congratulate all of Year 11 on achieving a fantastic set of results. The hard work and focus that many pupils have put into their studies over the past two years has been justly rewarded and they should be proud of what they have achieved. To the majority of Year 11 who will stay in our Sixth Form, I look forward to welcoming you back in September, and to those who go on to pastures new for the next phase of their education - I wish you all the very best for the future.
Headteacher, Amy Jackson, said: This is an exceptional set of results, the best ever for Hollyfield, and we know they will change lives. We are so proud of the students, a plethora of whom achieved top marks and all of whom achieved grades that will help them in their next steps.