John Port Spencer Academy is delighted to announce its best GCSE results ever, with students achieving outstanding success across a wide range of subjects. These excellent achievements reflect the dedication, resilience and ambition of students, supported by the unwavering commitment of staff and families.
This year’s cohort achieved a pass rate of over 80%, with a third of students awarded Grades 7-9 in English and maths.
Students’ hard work and determination have been rewarded, with the majority progressing to John Port Spencer Academy’s thriving Sixth Form. This follows another successful year for the academy’s post-16 students, with 80% of sixth form leavers securing places at university, including Russell Group institutions such as the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, and the Universities of Warwick, Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham and Bristol.
Outstanding individual GCSE performances included:
- Asha Badwal – 9 Grade 9s and 1 Grade 6
- Katherine Auterson – 7 Grade 9s and 4 Grade 8s
- Archie McMillan – 5 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s and 1 Grade 7
- Kian Roberts – 4 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7 and 1 Grade 6
Laura O’Leary, Principal, said:
“We could not be prouder of our students and their fantastic achievements. These excellent results reflect the hard work, resilience and determination shown by our young people throughout their time at John Port Spencer Academy. Their success is also a testament to the dedication of our exceptional staff and the invaluable support of parents and carers. We look forward to seeing our students thrive as they take their next steps, whether that is in our sixth form, further education, apprenticeships or employment.”
John Port Spencer Academy congratulates all students on their achievements and wishes them every success for the future.



