Hammersmith Academy is celebrating another year of strong GCSE results, laying the vital foundations for students to thrive in the Academy’s Sixth Form and beyond. This success equips them not only to excel at A-Level, but also to progress into top universities, highly competitive degree apprenticeships, and ultimately to embark on fulfilling and rewarding careers.

Overall, 77% of all grades awarded are at grades 9-4, 63% of all grades are at 9-5, and 27% (over a quarter) of all grades at 9-7.

Core subjects remain impressive among the standout statistics, with 78% of all students achieving a strong pass, grade 9-5 in English and 60% of all students attaining a grade 9-5 in Mathematics.

Sciences and the arts continue to excel, with 41% of students achieving a grade 9-7 in Biology and Physics, 48% in Chemistry, and an exceptional 100% of students achieving a grade 9-5 in Drama.

This set of results ranks Hammersmith Academy within the top 15% of schools nationally for overall student progress, demonstrating that our students consistently make greater academic gains here than the average elsewhere.

These results are particularly impressive when considered in the context of Hammersmith Academy’s fair-banded intake, which welcomes students from across all ability groups. By ensuring a genuinely comprehensive cohort, the Academy demonstrates the impact of its teaching and support in helping every student, regardless of starting point, to achieve success and build the foundations for their future.

These results are not just an endpoint but a springboard. Hammersmith Academy’s curriculum is curated to prepare students for the real world, nurturing the skills and ambition needed to succeed at every stage of their education. The journey from GCSE success to A-Level achievement is clear, as demonstrated by this year’s Sixth Form leavers, who went on to secure top courses at Russell Group universities, Oxford, and competitive degree apprenticeships with leading employers.

GCSE Standout Successes

• Ottilie Burrill Smith was the Academy’s top performer, scoring an outstanding 9 grade 9s and a grade 8. She enthused, “I’m completely over the moon with my GCSE results, I worked as hard as I could and it honestly couldn’t have gone better. None of this would have been possible without my amazing teachers, who were always there to support me and help me improve. Now I’m excited to push myself further, take on new subjects in Sixth Form, and aim for equally strong A Level results.”
• Nyi Linn Khant secured an equally impressive 9 grade 9s. He said, “I feel ecstatic and really proud of my results. They reflect all the hard work and consistency I put in throughout the year and I’m so grateful to my teachers for motivating me and pushing me to do my best. Now I’m excited to focus on the subjects I love most in Sixth Form and take on the new challenges ahead.”
• Mei Lin Antigny achieved 8 grade 9s and 3 grade 8s. She added, “The focused exam lessons and endless essay practice made the real difference, even if they weren’t always fun at the time, because they meant I could actually retain and use the knowledge. Like many others, I struggled with motivation and last-minute revision stress, but in the end I had to trust the work I’d put in over the years. Looking ahead, I’m excited about pushing myself further in Sixth Form and gaining the satisfaction of achieving strong results in the subjects I love.”
• Ilinca Onisii attained 7 grade 9s and 3 grade 8s.
• Chiara Repole Federico accomplished 7 grade 9s and 2 grade 8s.
• Suleiman Mohamed secured 5 grade 9s and 4 grade 8s, he said, “My results really reflect the hard work I put in, with my parents making sure I never took my foot off the gas. My teachers also provided excellent resources that made a big difference. GCSEs were the first big challenge and I’m excited to carry this momentum into my A Levels. It wasn’t always easy and I learned that with a lot of hard work, and some sacrifices you can achieve your goals.”
• Aochen Luo was awarded 3 grade 9s and 5 grade 8s. He commented, “I’m really pleased with my results and content with the outcome. The after-school intervention sessions helped me a lot throughout the GCSE process, and I’m especially proud of how much progress I made in Maths by working hard in lessons and practising past papers. I’m now looking forward to continuing my education with A Levels and seeing what the future holds. My advice to future students would be to keep working hard but not to stress too much along the way.”

Headteacher, Gary Kynaston, said “We are absolutely delighted that this year’s GCSEs are the best ever on record, with positive progress measures across all subjects. Last year’s cohort bucked the trend of a national downturn of grades awarded and we have continued to build on this upward trajectory. These outcomes are a testament to the hard work and ambition of our students and the dedication of our teachers, support staff and governors in providing the best academic environment.

Education is about changing life chances and it is clear that we do that consistently at Hammersmith Academy. Students’ GCSE success provides the foundation for them to thrive in our Sixth Form, where they are supported to achieve at the highest levels and prepare for their next step towards university or apprenticeship and on to rewarding and fulfilling careers.”