It is results day for GCSE, BTEC and other level two students across the borough.

St Benedict's School

St Benedict's School Headmaster, Joe Smith, alongside a pupil receiving their GCSE results today (credit: St Benedict's School).

St Benedict's students, staff and teachers celebrate an "excellent" set of GCSE results for 2024.

The Ealing school say it has "once again achieved excellent GCSE results this year."

64.8% of exams were graded 9 to 7 (A*/A) with nine students achieving straight 9 to 8 (A*) grades, 'reflecting the positive academic upward trajectory.'

Headmaster, Joe Smith, reacts: "I am very pleased with the GCSE results which our Year 11 students have achieved this year.

"42.5% of grades were 9 or 8, which represents a slight increase on last year's outcomes.

"My congratulations to the young people who have achieved these excellent results, alongside contributing to the school in a myriad of other ways over the course of the year.

"I wish them well for their future studies, be it at St Benedict's or elsewhere."

Ark Acton Academy

Ark Acton Academy GCSE results this year were 'strong' (credit: Google Maps).

Ark Acton Academy pupils made "great progress" this year and results in all subjects were "strong."

Arunthun Kanthan and Adrian Chung were Ark Acton's highest scoring GCSE students across the board, each achieving seven grade 9s (equivalent to seven A*s). 

Vice Principal of Ark Acton Academy, Matt Gray, says: "They are a pair of uniquely focused and ambitious young people, and they thoroughly deserve their success. 

"We are excited to watch their continued academic excellence at A-Level and beyond."

Other standouts from the Acton school were students Veronika Vytvyska, Wiktoria Hojan and Lara Sant Anna Sgarzi De Oliveira who joined Ark Academy in 2023 speaking "little or no English." 

Mr Gray continues: "They achieved 25 GCSEs between them including 5s and 7s (B- and A-) in English and English Literature. This is a credit to their incredible hard work and strength of character over the last year."

William Perkin C of E High School

William Perkin C of E High School achieves higher than national average GCSE results this year (credit: Google Maps).

William Perkin C of E High School GCSE results this year are "over the national benchmarks at every level" and students hit "very high" academic targets which the school has set for them.

40% of pupils at the Acton school achieved grades 9-7, 77% grades 9-5 and 88% grades 9-4. Nationally 22% received grades 9-7, 52% grades 9-5 and 67% grades 9-4.

Three students at the school attained eight or more grade 9s with Fenna Opara achieving 10 grade 9s and a Distinction in Additional Maths.

Associate Headteacher, Amy Newman, comments: "I am delighted that William Perkin has continued to support students to do their very best across all subjects including the traditional EBAC and STEM subjects in which we specialise, and also a wide range of creative and practical options such as Music, Art and PE.

"It has enabled our students to access a wider range of courses post-16. I would pay particular tribute to our staff team who have made this a possibility."

Featherstone High School

Featherstone say it has once again achieved 'excellent results' and is regularly placed in the top 5% of schools nationally for the progress its students make (credit: Featherstone HIgh School).

Featherstone High School in Southall had a number of standout students impressive GCSE results this year.

Stand out students: 

Harshit, eight grade 9s and one grade 8

"I want to thank the teachers and my parents for supporting me and also my friends for helping and encouraging me"

Hashir, eight grade 9s and one grade 8

"I'm very grateful today to my teachers, family and friends for those continuous support, every step of the way"

Emma, four grade 8s and four grade 9s

"I'm very happy with my grades and extremely surprised! I want to thank all the teachers for their support"

Filsan, four grade 8s and three grade 9s

"I would really recommend Featherstone, the teachers are so supportive."

Salmaan, six grade 9s and two grade 8s

"I very satisfied with my results, it really feels like all of my hard work paid off"

Earlier today (22 August), Ealing Central and Acton MP Rupa Huq said: "Good luck everyone receiving GCSEs results today. Still remember mine. A big day and always options whatever happens."

On a national level, schools minister Catherine McKinnell said results are expected to be similar to last year, roughly in line with pre-pandemic levels.

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