GCSE Results
IGS: Durham – GCSE Results (Summer 2026)
In 2026, there were 15 pupils in Year 11. All percentages shown should be viewed in that context. For example, it should be noted that one pupil moving up or down by one grade can change the figures quite significantly.
Overall, we were pleased with these results. As ever, context is important: this year we were delighted to be able to enter for GCSEs a number of students who had joined us in Years 9 and 10 (i.e., late in the day), some of whom had had quite severe problems and long-term absences in previous schools.
The headlines for the 2026 series are:
• 100% pass rate in each of Chemistry, Biology and Physics (single Sciences) - an outstanding achievement.
• 82% pass rate in English Literature (last year's national average was 74%)
• 64% pass rate in Maths (last year's national average was 58%)
• 75% of students sitting Chemistry achieved Grade 9 (the highest possible grade) 50% of students sitting Physics achieved Grade 9 (all achieved at least Grade 7)
• 40% of students sitting Biology achieved Grade 9 (60% Grade 8 or 9)
• 86% of all Science papers sat (including combined Science) resulted in a pass (Grade 4 and above)
• 41% of all Science papers sat resulted in Grade 8 or 9
• 67% pass rate in French, 33% Grade 8
• One student achieved a full set of Grade 9s
• One student achieved four Grade 9s, two Grade 8s and two Grade 7s
• 4 students achieved a Distinction in Spoken English
• 86% of students sitting Combined Science achieved the equivalent of at least one pass.
• One student, working two years ahead of his/her chronological age, achieved one Grade 9, five Grade 8s and two Grade 7s
Well done to all concerned – staff, pupils (and, of course, parents) – on these results.
In 2026, there were 15 pupils in Year 11. All percentages shown should be viewed in that context. For example, it should be noted that one pupil moving up or down by one grade can change the figures quite significantly.
Overall, we were pleased with these results. As ever, context is important: this year we were delighted to be able to enter for GCSEs a number of students who had joined us in Years 9 and 10 (i.e., late in the day), some of whom had had quite severe problems and long-term absences in previous schools.
The headlines for the 2026 series are:
• 100% pass rate in each of Chemistry, Biology and Physics (single Sciences) - an outstanding achievement.
• 82% pass rate in English Literature (last year's national average was 74%)
• 64% pass rate in Maths (last year's national average was 58%)
• 75% of students sitting Chemistry achieved Grade 9 (the highest possible grade) 50% of students sitting Physics achieved Grade 9 (all achieved at least Grade 7)
• 40% of students sitting Biology achieved Grade 9 (60% Grade 8 or 9)
• 86% of all Science papers sat (including combined Science) resulted in a pass (Grade 4 and above)
• 41% of all Science papers sat resulted in Grade 8 or 9
• 67% pass rate in French, 33% Grade 8
• One student achieved a full set of Grade 9s
• One student achieved four Grade 9s, two Grade 8s and two Grade 7s
• 4 students achieved a Distinction in Spoken English
• 86% of students sitting Combined Science achieved the equivalent of at least one pass.
• One student, working two years ahead of his/her chronological age, achieved one Grade 9, five Grade 8s and two Grade 7s
Well done to all concerned – staff, pupils (and, of course, parents) – on these results.