GCSE results day fell on Thursday 20 August 2026, and Swindon Borough Council published borough figures based on the results of 2,374 students returned to it by schools.
The borough figures
- 61.3 per cent achieved grades 9 to 4 in both English and Maths.
- 75.4 per cent achieved grades 9 to 4 in English, up from 72.4 per cent in 2025.
- 71.7 per cent achieved grades 9 to 4 in Maths, up from 70.3 per cent in 2025.
Two schools highlighted
The Deanery Church of England Academy: 72 per cent achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths, and 48 per cent achieved grade 5 or above in both.
St Joseph's Catholic College: 66 per cent achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths, and 50 per cent grade 5 or above in both. For the second year running, one student achieved grade 9 in all 10 GCSEs.
Councillor Kate Tomlinson, Cabinet Member for Children and Education, said: "Behind every grade is a story of commitment and determination."
Jon Young, Executive Principal of The Deanery, said: "We wish every student every success and happiness in their next steps."
Source: Swindon Borough Council.
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