Priory School celebrates second consecutive year of record GCSE results
Students at Priory School, part of the high achieving Bohunt Education Trust (BET), are celebrating after receiving their GCSE results, enabling them to embark on the next stage of their education journey.
The 2026 cohort have achieved some excellent results, whilst demonstrating great resilience, commitment and determination during their time at the school.
The accomplishments of students were celebrated across the board.
Our warmest congratulations go to the following students who secured eight or more top grades:
Sophie who achieved 10 top grades with a stunning 9 grade 9s
Samir who achieved 10 top grades with 2 grade 9s and 6 grade 8s
Oliver who achieved 10 top grades with 3 grade 9s and 5 grade 8s
Teyha with 9 top grades including 3 grade 9s and 3 grade 8s
Will with 9 top grades including a grade 9 and 4 grade 8s
Phoebe with 9 top grades including 2 grade 9s and 5 8s
Grace with 8 top grades including 2 grade 9s and 5 grade 8s
These are remarkable accomplishments that reflect students’ talent, dedication and drive. This exceptional performance stands out even within a year of record‑breaking success and showcases the very highest levels of student achievement at Priory. Success comes in many forms, and the School is celebrating all students and their achievements today.
Priory School is celebrating an exceptional milestone this summer, having achieved record‑breaking GCSE results for the second consecutive year. These outcomes mean students are leaving us with greater opportunities than ever before, opening doors to ambitious post‑16 pathways and future careers. This sustained success is a testament to the aspiration, hard work and dedication shown every day by our staff and student body, whose collective commitment continues to drive standards higher across the school.
The achievements of this year’s cohort reflect our unwavering vision for high performance, high expectations and high ambition, demonstrating what is possible when students are supported to aim high and believe in themselves. These results do not define our young people but they are cause for celebration and pride.
This year’s results reflect Priory’s commitment to BET’s ethos of ‘enjoy, respect, achieve’, which underpins the culture and outcomes of all its schools. This includes delivering unparalleled educational opportunities and highly effective teaching to nurture and develop students into becoming “game-changers”.
Together, BET and Priory aim to support young people to flourish throughout their school journeys and then on into later life, with educational, enrichment and pastoral support both inside and outside the classroom.
Stewart Vaughan, Headteacher at Priory School, said:
“We are extremely proud of our students and their hugely deserved achievements. They have shown exceptional commitment throughout their time with us, and it is a joy to be celebrating their success today. Achieving record‑breaking GCSE results for the third time in five years is a remarkable milestone, and every student should feel immense pride in what they have accomplished.
“I would like to thank our entire school community - families, staff and partners - for their unwavering support and belief in our vision. These results open the door to greater opportunities for our young people, and we look forward to seeing them progress confidently to the next stage of their education and fulfil their goals.”
Neil Strowger, Trust Leader at BET, said:
“I am immensely proud of the efforts made by students across our schools. These GCSE results are testament to their hard work, dedication and resilience. Our commitment to ensuring the achievement of every student has led to these outcomes, which reflect the game-changing abilities of our students and staff and the excellence we strive for across BET.”
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