GCSE Results 2026

Excellence Continues as Harrogate Grammar School Students Celebrate GCSE Success 

Today, Harrogate Grammar School is celebrating another year of strong GCSE outcomes, with students achieving excellent results across a broad range of subjects and securing ambitious next steps in their education. 

80 per cent of this year’s cohort of 289 students achieved five or more standard passes, including English and mathematics. Performing at an exceptional level, 23 students achieved four or more grade 9s, including one student who achieved ten grade 9s, three students who achieved nine grade 9s and two students who achieved eight grade 9s. Overall, 34 per cent of all grades awarded were at the highest levels of 9-7. Across the cohort, students demonstrated the academic excellence, resilience and ambition that are hallmarks of Harrogate Grammar School. 

The achievements of this year's cohort have opened the door to an exciting range of future opportunities. Approximately 80 per cent of students are expected to continue their education at Harrogate Grammar School Sixth Form. Students will progress onto a wide range of A-Level and vocational courses, whilst others will move on to college courses, apprenticeships and training. The breadth of destinations reflects the school's commitment to ensuring that every student is supported to find the pathway that is right for them and to achieve success in their chosen field. 

Headteacher Neil Renton said: 

"Today we celebrate another year of strong GCSE outcomes and a year group who demonstrated determination, ambition and resilience throughout their time at Harrogate Grammar School. Seeing so many students achieve exceptional results and secure exciting next steps is a testament to their hard work and the unwavering support of their families and colleagues. We are incredibly proud of all they have achieved and look forward to seeing many of them continue their educational journey with us in the Sixth Form." 

Assistant Headteacher and Director of Key Stage 4 Nik Mason added: 

"This cohort has been a pleasure to work with and today is a celebration of everything they have achieved. They approached their studies with commitment whilst also making a significant contribution to the wider life of the school. We are delighted to see their efforts rewarded and look forward to seeing all that they will achieve in the years ahead." 

Congratulations and thank you to our students 

We would like to congratulate all our students on their achievements and thank them for the contribution they have made to the life of Harrogate Grammar School. We are grateful to families for their continued support and to our dedicated colleagues, whose expertise, care and commitment have helped students realise their ambitions. 

We look forward to welcoming many of our students into the Sixth Form at Harrogate Grammar School and continuing to support them in the next stage of their education. We also wish every success and happiness to those progressing to college courses, apprenticeships and training. 

Neil Renton 

Headteacher Harrogate Grammar School 

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