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20 August 2026

Glenmoor and Winton Academies secure raft of Grade 9s at GCSE

Catgeories : GCSE results

Year 11 pupils at Glenmoor and Winton Academies are celebrating their GCSE results today, with the academies’ top performers earning a host of the highest grades.

At Glenmoor Academy, 82% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths whilst at Winton Academy over three quarters (76%) of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both subjects.

Among those students at Glenmoor Academy celebrating standout successes today are:

  • Ella who achieved seven grade 9s and five grade 8s;
  • Bronwyn who achieved six grade 9s, one grade 8 and four grade 7s;
  • Marta who achieved five grade 9s, four grade 8s and four grade 7s.

Speaking of her success, Bronwyn said:

"This is the happiest I've ever been in my life. Thank you especially to Dr McVean, my Science teacher, and Mr Hardy, my Maths teacher."

Another student, Victoria, added:

“These are the best results I've ever achieved. I'm really happy!"

At Winton Academy, some of the school’s highest performers include:

  • Salman who achieved nine grade 9s, three grade 8s and one grade 7;
  • Will who achieved five grade 9s, two grade 8s and three grade 7s;
  • Jayden who achieved three grade 9s and five grade 8s;

Commenting on his success, Will said:

“I'd like to say thank you to all my teachers. They really helped me to get these results. I'm genuinely so grateful.”

Leon Lima, Principal at Glenmoor and Winton Academies, said: 

“Congratulations to our students on this brilliant set of results which will enable them to take their next steps with great confidence, knowing they have the skills and knowledge they need to thrive. Thank you to our wonderful teams of staff who not only deliver excellent teaching to our students in the classroom but encourage them to have high aspirations for their futures. I hope our entire school community takes the opportunity to celebrate today’s successes and all the hard work that has gone into producing these results.”

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