GCSE Results 2025
Penrice Academy Celebrates Outstanding Success on GCSE Results Day 2025
Students and staff at Penrice Academy are celebrating an exceptional set of GCSE results today, marking another year of academic excellence and achievement. The St Austell-based school has once again performed significantly above national average. Today’s outcomes reflect the academy’s continued commitment to high standards and student success – recognised earlier this year when Ofsted graded Penrice Academy Outstanding in all areas (April 2025).
Amongst the many highlights of this year’s results:
- Maths: 80% of students achieved a Grade 4 (Standard Pass) or higher. Over 25% of students achieved Grade 7 or higher.
- English: English matched the success of maths with 80% of students achieving a Grade 4 (Standard Pass) or higher and over 25% of students achieving Grade 7 or higher.
- Science: 86% of students achieved at least one Grade 4 in science (across combined and triple). 32% of students achieved at least one Grade 7 in science.
- PE Excellence: 46% of students achieved a Grade 7 or higher in PE, with an incredible 100% achieving at least a Grade 4. Sports Science students also impressed with an average grade of 6.
- Languages Growth: French saw remarkable growth, with the number of students achieving Grade 5 or higher doubling compared to last year.
- Creative Arts Achievement: In Drama, 57% of students achieved either a Level 2 Distinction or the top-level Distinction* grade – the two highest possible scores.
- Child Development: Excellent results with one student receiving a special commendation from the exam board for being one of the highest scoring students nationally.
Ms T Coleman
Head of School at Penrice Academy
We are immensely proud of our students’ achievements. Today’s results reflect their hard work, resilience and commitment, as well as the dedication of our fantastic staff team. Following our recent Ofsted Outstanding judgement, today’s results are further proof that Penrice is an exceptional place to learn.”
“While grades are the currency that enable our young people to take their next steps, what makes us equally proud is the way the Class of 2025 have grown into well-rounded young adults who are ready to be positive global citizens. Through a wide range of vocational subjects and the wealth of extracurricular opportunities we provide, our students leave us not only with excellent qualifications, but also with core values to be proud, respectful and successful in the world beyond school.”
Penrice Academy would like to congratulate all students, families and staff on their collective success and wish all Year 11 leavers the very best as they take their next steps into further education, apprenticeships or training.
Student Success Stories
Emily
Huge congratulations to Emily who has received a special commendation from the exam board after achieving one of the highest scores nationally in Child Development. Emily achieved a Level 2 Distinction* and secured full marks on all her coursework submissions. Emily said:
“Child development has always been one of my favourite classes – I like my teacher [Ms Stephen] a lot. I’ve always been interested in working in a field that involves children, and I hope to go into midwifery as a career.”
Next destination: Going on to the International Baccalaureate at Truro College. Favourite Penrice memory: Year 11 lunchtimes, hanging out with friends.
Edwyn
Well done to Edwyn who scored Grade 9s in Maths, English Language and Geography!
“I’m very happy with how my results have ended up. Penrice have done a lot to support with the whole exam process – this is shown with the amazing results that I’ve managed to achieve. Getting a 9 in Maths, English Language and Geography have been real highlights, I didn’t think I’d achieve any Grade 9s, so to get three of them is so nice. I’m really pleased with myself. A special shout out to Mrs Taylor for teaching me Maths, and Mr Round [Science Teacher] as well. They have been really positive influences on my school life.”
Next destination: Callywith College to study Economics, Physics and Maths Favourite Penrice memory:
“The entire five-year journey has been amazing, it’s too difficult to pick just one memory. I’ll look back at the five years with fondness, it’s been great.”
Lily
Awesome work by Lily who secured passes and strong passes in all of her subjects!
“I did better than I thought I would. Securing a Grade 5 in English Language really surprised me – my teacher [Mrs Yeo] has been amazing. All of the teachers and staff have been absolutely incredible. A special shout out to Mrs Hatch who has also been extremely helpful.”
“I’m really proud of Lily. She has worked so hard this year, and the last few years I have taught her. It is all down to her hard work and determination.”
Next destination: Lily is in the process of making her final decision with doors unlocked for her future. Favourite Penrice memory: The Class of 2025 Prom.
Lucas
Incredible success for Lucas who scored nine 9s! Lucas also matched the highest Maths score on record at Penrice Academy!
“I’m delighted with my Maths score. In the long term, I want to get into Cambridge University to study Maths, so this is really positive. I’m also really happy with my English Language score – I was expecting to get a Grade 7, so to get a distinction was amazing.” “Thank you to the whole maths team, particularly Mr Parry who really inspired me and Mrs Taylor who has been super helpful. Thanks also to Mr Newton who has played a big part in my English grades.”
Next destination: Callywith College to study Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Computing. Favourite Penrice memory: Celebration Assembly in Year 10 when Mr Thomas, Mr Wara and Mr Newton played Greenday on the main stage.
Meredith
Our Head Girl did exceptionally well, scoring 9s in almost all subjects, including a 9 in Further Maths.
“I’m really grateful to have been given the role of Head Girl. It gave me lots of opportunities that I never thought I’d have. It made me a lot more confident as I gained experience in public speaking. I’d definitely take a similar opportunity again.”
Next destination: Cornwall School of Maths and Science to study Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Further Maths. Favourite Penrice memory:
“Ten Tors was a really big thing for me, creating so many memories.”