GCSE Results days

The Academy, Selsey Celebrates a Second Consecutive Record-Breaking Year

Smiles all round as students open record-breaking results.

Thursday 21st August 2025

The Academy, Selsey is once again celebrating after achieving its best-ever GCSE results for the second consecutive year. Following last year’s record-breaking success, students and staff have gone one step further — with a remarkable 12% more students achieving the Gold Standard of 5+ grades in both English and Mathematics.

This year’s results confirm The Academy, Selsey as a school on a journey of excellence, with outcomes not only surpassing last year’s historic achievements but also setting a new benchmark for future cohorts.

English and Mathematics remain at the forefront of this year’s achievements, with more students than ever securing strong passes and top grades. Importantly, subjects right across the board also saw improvements in both progress and attainment, showing the strength and consistency of teaching and learning throughout the school.  These results are a direct reflection of the tireless dedication of students and staff, strongly supported by parents.

Several students achieved exceptional outcomes this year:

Evie Excels with a Haul of 8s and 9sEvie Gray achieved a stunning collection of top grades, including multiple 8s and 9s, showcasing dedication and flair across their subjects. She is moving on to study A levels in Biology, Chemistry, and Maths.

Jessica Dobson earned a suite of 8s, and 9s alongside a Distinction underlining their breadth of excellence.She will also be studying A levels in the sciences: Physics, Chemistry, and Maths.

Nazar Kuzyk, who arrived in the UK from Ukraine just over two years ago without any English, has shown remarkable resilience and determination. Through hard work and commitment, he not only learned the language but also achieved a grade 5+ in both English and Mathematics, alongside a strong set of 5s and 6s across his other subjects. Impressively, he managed this while also continuing to study remotely with his school in Ukraine, balancing two curricula with outstanding dedication. His next step is Bishop Luffa, where he will study A levels in Business, IT, and Spanish.

This record-breaking success tops a great year for the school, which was praised by Ofsted earlier this year for making a “significantFrom Learning English to GCSE Success: Nazar’s Remarkable Story impact on students’ progress and outcomes”. The combination of external recognition and exceptional results demonstrates the strength of The Academy, Selsey’s continued upward journey.

Headteacher Jo Ford reflected on this year’s achievements:
"To have broken our own records two years running is an incredible achievement. We are immensely proud of our students, whose hard work and commitment have paid off so brilliantly. These results are also a tribute to our dedicated staff, who go above and beyond every day. Together, we have shown what can be achieved when there is belief, determination, and pride in excellence."

As The Academy, Selsey celebrates this latest chapter in its success story, the future looks brighter than ever for its students, and for the first time in its history, The Academy, Selsey is oversubscribed with its new Year 7 intake, a clear sign of the confidence families have in the school’s direction and achievements.

If you would like to be part of this success, join us at our Open Evening on Thursday 18th September, 4.30pm–7.30pm, with Headteacher’s talks at 5.00pm and 6.30pm.

The Academy, Selsey Celebrates Record-Breaking Exam Results - Thursday 22nd August 2024 

The Academy, Selsey, is celebrating a landmark achievement with its best-ever results in the school’s history. This year’s performance has significantly surpassed last year's impressive outcomes, setting new records; these results truly are a testament to the students who worked so very hard to achieve them.

English results were particularly noteworthy, with an astounding 70% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher. In an unprecedented achievement, over 40% of students secured a grade 5 or above in English, marking the highest success rate the school has ever seen. These results reflect the dedication of both students and staff, with the English department leading the way in what has been a truly exceptional year.

The combined excellence in English and Mathematics has set a new standard for the school. These outstanding results were mirrored across a range of subjects, with the school achieving its best-ever progress and attainment scores. The consistent improvements across the board are a testament to the hard work, dedication and collaborative spirit of the entire school community.

We are exceptionally proud of all our students, but some deserve special recognition. Huge congratulations to Memphis Parish, whose commitment to going above and beyond saw his grades follow suit. He leaves us with numerous top-end grades—7s, 8s, and 9s—along with a Distinction Star to crown his success. Connie Beare and Emma Oven also achieved a number of top grades, both scoring 7s, 8s, and 9s across the board, while Aurelia Mereacre secured a raft of 7s and 8s. Their diligence and attention to detail have truly paid off and we wish them every success in their next steps.

It is also important to note that both Cara Pocock and Joseph Taylor demonstrated that tenacity, determination and careful revision do indeed pay off. They outperformed their target grades by at least a grade and a half across their subject areas. We are confident that they will go on to achieve great things by applying the same qualities in their future studies.

As The Academy, Selsey continues to grow and improve, there is a palpable sense of excitement about what the future holds — not only for the current students as they move on to college and employment but also for future cohorts who will benefit from the school’s ongoing commitment to excellence.

Headteacher Jo Ford, speaking on the remarkable achievements, said, "We are immensely proud of our students and staff for their hard work and dedication. These results reflect the progress we’ve made as a school and we look forward to building on this success in the coming years."