King’s Worcester Celebrates 2026 GCSE Results

King’s Worcester is celebrating another year of outstanding GCSE success, with impressive academic results matched by exceptional achievements across the school’s rich programme of co-curricular and enrichment opportunities.

Twenty-two percent of all grades received were at grade 9, (A*), while nearly two thirds of all grades received were 9 to 7 (A* – A). Grade 9 was the most frequently awarded grade.

Head of Foundation, Ben Charles, said: “I am incredibly proud of today’s results, which reflect our pupils’ hard work and determination as well as the ongoing encouragement, care and guidance from families and staff.”

“As well as being an exceptional year academically, we have enjoyed one of the most successful sporting years in our history, while the creative and co-curricular life of the school has been equally vibrant. Our pupils have embraced the breadth of opportunities offered to them, developing skills that will stay with them throughout their lives.”

“We look forward to welcoming our pupils back as Sixth Formers, alongside a number of new students who will begin their King’s journey with us.”

There are many exceptional individual achievements amongst this year’s cohort. One pupil achieved all 11 GCSEs at Grade 9, while 42% of all grades were at 8 or above.

 

GCSE Pupil Spotlights

Twins talented sportswomen and keen members of the King’s Boat Club, Florence and Henrietta Venables, were collectively celebrating after receiving 20 GCSEs between them, with 10 9s, nine 8s and one 7. Both Florence and Henrietta are continuing their studies at King’s Sixth Form.

King’s drama students, Amelia W (above) and Flo S (below centre), were delighted with their grades, with Amelia securing eight grades 9-7 and Flo gaining nine grades 9-7. Amelia recently achieved Best Supporting Actress at the 2025 National School Theatre Awards and Flo was named runner up in the prestigious national competition West End Calling.

Amelia will continue with her passion for Drama at King’s Sixth Form, while Flo is heading to Birmingham Ormiston Academy (BOA) to pursue her Musical Theatre passion.

Amelia said: “I’m so very happy that my hard work has finally paid off. I’m looking forward to the next steps at King’s and doing the subjects that I really love.”

Flo commented: “My results are a reflection of the hard work and support I’ve had from King’s. I’m very sad to be leaving but excited to be pursuing my passion for musical theatre. I’m particularly grateful to the drama department at King’s who have fuelled my passion for drama.”

Lucie E (left above) was celebrating with friends Flo and Amelia, after receiving eight 9s, two 8s and one 7. Lucie, who has aspirations to become a medic, said It’s been an amazing two years since I joined King’s in Year 10. I’m thrilled with my results and pleased that the hard work has paid off. I can’t wait to continue into the Sixth Form here!

Current England U17 weightlifting champion and avid climber, Joe T (above left) is celebrating with friends after receiving eight 9s, two 8s and one 7. Joe is looking forward to starting his A levels at King’s Sixth Form. “I am looking forward to staying at King’s and spending another two years with my friends. Alongside my A Levels, I want to pursue weightlifting, starting with the British Championships in Huddersfield in October.”

Chorister and King’s Scholar Benedict R was over the moon with his results today, after receiving 11 nines! In addition to this clean sweep he scored an impressive 200/200 in his GCSE DT. Today, Benedict was given time off from rehearsals with the National Youth Choir so he could celebrate with his friends and family.

Following the results day event at King’s, he headed straight back to Malvern to continue rehearsing for a concert at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on Saturday. Benedict added, “I’m delighted with my results and grateful that all my hard work paid off. I’m looking forward to taking more challenging subjects and continuing my studies at King’s.”