Our pupils take the obligatory UK government GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) at age 16. The exam content is studied in British schools for the two years between ages 14-16.
We approach these compulsory exam courses with compassion and support, taking great care that our pupils continue to love learning for those two years, and do not simply memorise content or become anxious about exam performance.
Our school is an authorised Pearson Edexcel exam centre, which allows our 16-year olds to sit their final exams in a supportive atmosphere on our own premises.
Maths 2015-25
English 2015-25
Science 2015-25
Humanities 2015-25
Spanish 2015-25
All Subjects 2015-25
“Pupils taking GCSE examinations achieve excellent results, thus indicating that they make good progress and demonstrate the school’s high standards of teaching and learning.”
NABSS Inspection Report November 2024
Our record over the years
We are exceptionally proud of our record over 10 years in GCSE exams with 64% of pupils achieving grade 7 or above (A* or A) across all subjects and 94% achieving Grade 5-6 (B) or above. These results compare very favourably with the averages in England. Our results in Maths are particularly impressive with 82% of pupils achieving grade 7 or above (A* or A).
How do our results compare with those in schools in England?
English results
In England only 62% of pupils achieved a pass: Grade 4 (C) or above in 2025.
But 100% of Olive Tree pupils achieved a pass: Grade 4 (C) or above between 2015 & 2025.
In England 18% achieved Grade 7 or above (A or A*) in England in 2025.
But 67% of Olive Tree pupils achieved Grade 7 or above (A or A*) between 2015 & 2025.
Maths results
In England 58% of pupils achieved a pass: Grade 4 (C) or above in 2025.
But 100% of Olive Tree pupils achieved Grade 4 (C) or above between 2015 & 2025
In England 17% achieved an A- grade (7 or above) in 2025.
But 82% of Olive Tree pupils achieved Grade 7 (A) or above (A*) between 2015 & 2025.
Science results
In England only 58% of pupils achieved a pass: Grade 4 (C) or above in 2025.
But 99% of Olive Tree pupils achieved a pass: Grade 4 (C) or above between 2015 & 2025.
In England 9% achieved a Grade 7 (A) or above (A*) in 2025.
But 43% of Olive Tree pupils achieved Grade 7 (A) or above (A*) between 2015 & 2025.
Source for GCSE results in England: The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual)
