Published: Thursday 21 August 2025
Following months of exams, pupils in Kensington and Chelsea are opening their GCSE results today and making decisions on their next steps.
Sixty-nine per cent of pupils in Kensington and Chelsea achieved grades 9 to 5 in all subjects. This is 17 per cent higher than the national average of 52 per cent.
Well done to all those who received their GCSE results today. On this page, you will find information on local results as well as support, guidance and reactions from local learners.
Reported results are provisional and subject to change.
Cllr Catherine Faulks, lead member for family and children’s services, said:
“GCSE results day marks an important milestone in a young person’s education. I want to congratulate every student for their hard work, resilience, and commitment. Whatever today’s grades, you have achieved something significant, and these results will open doors to exciting new opportunities in further study, apprenticeships, or the world of work.”
Results by school
| School | Per cent of pupils achieving grades 9 to 5 in all subjects |
| All Saints Catholic College | 65 per cent |
| Cardinal Vaughan | 89 per cent |
| Chelsea Academy | 61 per cent |
| Holland Park School | 76 per cent |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy | 69 per cent |
| St Thomas More Language College | 50 per cent |
Pupils celebrate their success
Charmane, who studied at All Saints Catholic College and achieved multiple eights and nines, said: "Me and my friends are going out to find all the freebies they give out today! If I could give one piece of advice to my year seven self, I'd tell her to enjoy it more as I worried quite a lot back then".
Zayn, who achieved all nines in his GCSEs following his studies at Holland Park School, said: "I was quite nervous but after opening the envelope I eased into a sense of security! I'll be continuing my studies here and taking physics, chemistry, biology, maths, further maths and Spanish".
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What support is available?
If you or a young person you know needs some advice or support, there are resources available to help you manage the emotions of the day and decide your next steps.
- Your school should be your first point of contact for discussing your academic options, next steps or any concerns.
- We are running a GCSE drop-in service to help you navigate your next steps. You can access career and education advice and talk through the options available to you. Visit Lancaster Youth Hub, 128A Lancaster Road W11 1QS, from 9am to 5pm on Thursday 21 August, or call 07714 563247.
- If you're struggling with stress or anxiety, the We Got U, U Got This website can help you find local, relevant support to help with your wellbeing.