GCSE Results 2025
GCSE excellence continues at Porthcawl Comprehensive School in 2025
Once again, we are proud to celebrate the achievements of our Year 11 pupils following the release of this year’s GCSE results. The school community is delighted with the outcomes achieved, which reflect the hard work and determination of our pupils, the unwavering dedication of our staff and the invaluable support of families. These results represent many hours of work and commitment from pupils, staff and families and I would like to pass on my warmest congratulations to everyone!
These outcomes are a testament to our truly inclusive ethos – where every pupil is valued, supported and given the opportunity to thrive. Very simply, at Porthcawl Comprehensive School, no pupil is left behind! Whether achieving top grades or making significant personal progress, every pupil’s journey is recognised and celebrated, and we are incredibly proud of all our pupils. Our staff have worked tirelessly to support every learner, and our families have been a constant source of encouragement. Today is a celebration of a whole community working together. These results are not just numbers – they represent years of effort, growth and ambition. To all pupils, be proud of yourselves – you’ve earned it!
Our provisional GCSE results show that a high percentage of pupils achieved at least five or more GCSEs graded at A*-C including English Language and Mathematics. Almost 35% of pupils achieved five or more GCSEs graded at A*-A, over 80% of all grades were awarded at A*-C and most importantly all pupils left school with a range of recognised qualifications. Our Capped 9 score (a student’s best nine GCSEs including English, Maths and Science) along with the school’s points scores in Literacy, Numeracy and Science were once again very strong. There are so many individual success stories, we are very proud of all pupils’ achievements, and it has been wonderful to share this day with pupils, families and staff.
I wish all Year 11 pupils the very best as they begin their next steps. Our pupils are progressing to a wide range of exciting destinations and a significant number have chosen to continue their educational journey with us by returning to our thriving Sixth Form, which continues to grow in strength and reputation. To all pupils – stay in touch, I look forward to hearing about your next steps and the new opportunities you plan to explore. The future is bright and it’s yours to shape – good luck everyone!
Our Year 10 pupils also completed a small number of GCSEs this year and performance in these examinations must be celebrated too! Pupils have once again set the foundations for excellence and future success! Everyone at Porthcawl Comprehensive School is immensely proud of their early achievements; there were some excellent module results achieved in science and several other subject areas.
In Year 10, nearly all pupils sat their full GCSE in English Literature. In this qualification, 90% of pupils achieved a grade A*-C and almost 45% of pupils secured an A*-A grade – outstanding! Since completing their unit 1 module examination in January 2025, pupils have been working very hard and have been rewarded with a grade that reflects this effort. In addition to English Literature, a large proportion of Year 10 pupils also completed the full GCSE Mathematics qualification with 100% of pupils achieving a grade A*-C and almost 70% of pupils securing an A*-A grade – once again, outstanding! These results provide a very strong foundation for GCSE success in summer 2026.
I am very proud of all that we do at Porthcawl Comprehensive School – as we look ahead, we remain committed to nurturing every learner, fostering ambition, and ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to succeed.
On behalf of the Governing Body, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to all pupils and staff on another year of academic success. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Mr Stephens
Headteacher
