Ark Kings Academy proudly celebrates another year of exceptional GCSE results, reflecting the continued progress and dedication of its pupils and staff. This summer, the academy recorded a 4-percentage point increase in the number of pupils achieving grades 9–4 in English and Maths an encouraging milestone in the school’s ongoing journey of growth and excellence.
A standout achievement comes from 16 pupils who secured strong passes (grades 9–4) across all their subjects. Their success is a testament to their hard work, resilience and the high-quality teaching and support they have received throughout their time at Ark Kings.
Mr O’Brien, Head of Secondary, shared his pride in the school community:
“We are immensely proud of our pupils and everything they have achieved. These results show the power of determination and community and the way our staff and families have supported every young person to achieve their very best.”
This year’s results are part of a broader story of improvement at Ark Kings, where consistent year-on-year progress is being celebrated. The academy remains committed to its vision: ensuring every pupil leaves school equipped with the confidence and skills to thrive in further education, employment and life beyond the classroom.
As the new academic year approaches, Ark Kings Academy looks forward to building on this momentum, aiming even higher and continuing to nurture a culture of ambition and success for all.
- Eric’s hard work and determination have paid off with a Grade 9, four Grade 8s, three Grade 7s and a Grade 6 across his subjects. Eric said “I'm absolutely delighted with my results and excited to be continuing my studies at UCB.”
- Tamiia achieved a fantastic collection of grades, including a Grade 9, 2 Grade 7s, 2 Grade 6s, 3 Grade 5s and a Grade 4. This impressive spread of results reflects both hard work and determination to succeed. Tam said: “I’m really pleased with my results. It hasn’t always been easy, but I’m proud of what I’ve achieved and I’m excited about what comes next.”
- Riley’s dedication and determination have been rewarded with 2 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s, 2 Grade 7s, a Grade 6 and a Grade 5. These results are a testament to Riley’s hard work and the high aspirations that pupils at Ark Kings continue to set for themselves. Riley reflected on the results with pride: “I'm absolutely stunned by my incredible results! I'm genuinely lost for words. My mum is really proud of what I've achieved and I'm planning to study Psychology and Criminology at Cadbury College.”
- Through commitment and perseverance, Q’Mara achieved 2 Grade 7s, 5 Grade 6s, a Grade 5 and a Grade 4. These results highlight her determination to succeed and the progress made through hard work and resilience. Q’Mara shared: “I'm both shocked and pleasantly surprised by my results overall. I'll be studying Accounting at UCB and I'm really looking forward to the next chapter.”
We wish our pupils all in the best in their next steps – I can’t wait to see what they achieve!