Examination Results 2025

We are an outstanding institution that ensures all our students make excellent progress in their field of study.

We have a high success rate in terms of students’ progression, with 69% securing their top choice universities, and 58% of students achieving Russell Group University places. We consistently achieve above national average on pass rate and are constantly hitting the top of the borough league tables in performance and attainment.

Our GCSE results for 2024 were the best the school has ever achieved, with 58% of students achieving a grade 5 or higher in English and Maths. Our Progress 8 score is 0.65, double the number we attained last year. 74% of students completed EBacc qualifications, with 36% of students achieving the highest grades.

Check out the Performance Tables for Sydney Russell School.

2024-2025 Examination Summary

Below is a breakdown of our results, and some statistics:

Primary Phase Results

 

Secondary Phase

 

Statistics:

  • 76% of students achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths.
  • 58% of students achieved grade 5+ in both English and Maths.
  • 1/3 students achieving the very highest grades 7-9 in these core subjects.
  • Grade 7+ results achieved in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History and Sociology.
  • 74% of students completed EBacc qualifications, with 36% of students achieving the highest grades.
  • 68% grade 5+ in English Literature.
  • 80% grade 4+ in Maths.
  • 71% grade 7+ in Biology.
  • 77% grade 7+ in Chemistry.
  • 59% grade 7+ in Physics.
  • 70% grade 7+ in Drama.
  • 61% grade 5+ in Geography.
  • 78% grade 5+ in History.
  • 78% grade 5+ in Economics.
  • 88% grade 5+ in Music.
  • 69% grade 5+ in PE.
  • 83% grade 5+ in Media Studies.
  • 87% grade 5+ in Sociology.
  • 62% grade 5+ in Photography.
  • 66% grade 5+ in French.
  • 83% grade 5+ in Dance.

Sixth Form

 

Statistics:

  • Average Grade: B.
  • Over 100 A*-A grades
  • 61% of students secured A*- B grades.
  • 69% of students are into their top choice universities
  • 58% of students going to a Russell Group University.
  • 65% of students going to a top third and Russell Group University.
  • 5% of students heading into Apprenticeships.

University Destinations Include:

  • University of Birmingham.
  • University of Manchester.
  • University of Nottingham.
  • Kings College London, University of London.
  • UCL (University College London).
  • University of Warwick.

Apprenticeship Destinations Include:

  • Blackrock.
  • Bloomberg.
  • Microsoft.