South Hunsley School Celebrates Outstanding GCSE Results
South Hunsley School is delighted to celebrate another year of exceptional GCSE results for academic year 2024/25, with students once again achieving outcomes significantly above national averages.
The school’s Attainment 8 score has risen to 52.5, up from 51.4 in 2024, and remains well above the 2025 national average of 45.9.
Headline Achievements
- Boys achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.7. The national boys attainment 8 figure is 44.0.
- Girls achieved 54.8, up from 49.2 in 2024, and above the national average of 48.0.
- 77% of students achieved good passes (grades 9–4) in both English and Maths, compared to 65% nationally.
- 56% of students achieved strong passes (grades 9–5) in both English and Maths, well above the national figure of 45%.
- 28.9% of all grades were awarded at 9–7, up from 22.1% in 2024, and well above the national figure of 23% and the East Riding figure of 17%.
- 79% of grades were awarded at 9–4, compared to 71% nationally and 65% in the East Riding.
- The proportion of grade 9s rose from 5.3% to 6.7%, compared to 5% nationally.
- Grades awarded at 9 or 8 increased from 12.4% in 2024 to 16% in 2025.
Headteacher, Ms Blackledge praised the commitment and effort shown by students and staff alike:
“Year 11 and Post 16 students are once again celebrating terrific examination results. With support from staff and families, students’ hard work and determination to succeed has paid off. We are proud of the achievements of all our students and everyone at South Hunsley wishes them the best of luck with their future endeavours.”
Students across the school were thrilled with their success:
“In Year 11, I was given amazing support from various teachers that allowed me to achieve my grades, not only by teachers in my lessons, but also by teachers who ran incredibly useful revision sessions. Specifically, Mr Price, Miss Muir and Miss Drake encouraged me and challenged me in English Language, English Literature and History which led to me choosing those subjects for my A-levels. After college, I would like to go to university to study English Literature.” – Evellyn P
“South Hunsley has helped me to achieve my results through the tremendous school support and beneficial learning environment, as well as the dedication of numerous teachers (through the various after school revision sessions that were hosted through the year). Hopefully, my next steps will include going to University to study biochemistry, to pursue a career in biotechnology.” – Diya G
These results continue South Hunsley’s long-standing reputation for academic excellence and reflect the school’s commitment to providing a high-quality education that enables every student to thrive.
