A Summer of Academic Excellence
Published by The Leys School on Tuesday 9th of September 2025
This summer, The Leys School celebrated the exceptional academic achievement of its A Level and GCSE pupils.
Their outcomes reflect the School’s enduring commitment to academic rigour, while also highlighting the holistic nature of a Leysian education; one that nurtures the whole pupil through outstanding pastoral care, a rich wider curriculum, and enhanced tutorial support.
At A Level, pupils achieved an impressive 24% of grades at A*, 62% at A*-A, and 86% at A*-B, continuing the School’s tradition of excellence. A record 71.3% of pupils attained at least ABB, and 83% secured places at their first-choice universities, reinforcing The Leys’ reputation for preparing pupils for top destinations.
GCSE results were equally impressive, with 86% of all grades at 9, 8 or 7, 66% at 9 or 8, and 39% at grade 9, the highest on record. A value-added score of 0.7 per GCSE grade demonstrates the transformational impact of a Leysian education. These results show that Leysian pupils achieve significantly better academically than is expected of pupils nationally, and of those in other independent schools. Success was evident across all areas of the academic curriculum, and it is impressive to see pupils achieving so well alongside their rich and varied wider curricular programmes.
Commenting on the results, Dr Clare Ives, Head of The Leys, said: “These outstanding results are a testament to the dedication of our pupils and the unwavering support of our teaching staff. I am particularly proud to see such strength across the range of academic subjects, which speaks to the breadth of excellence at The Leys.
“However, academic success is only one part of the Leysian journey. Our holistic approach ensures that pupils thrive not only in the classroom but also through the wider opportunities available to them, be it in drama, leadership, music, service, or sport. This balance is what makes a Leysian education so distinctive and so powerful.”
As The Leys celebrates its 150th anniversary, these outstanding results reaffirm its position as a leading independent school – one where academic excellence is matched by a profound commitment to nurturing the whole person. The strength of its community and the depth of its educational ethos empower pupils to flourish in every aspect of their development. At The Leys, we recognise that education is more than preparation for life – it is life itself; rich with purpose, growth and belonging.
