Students and staff at Aureus School in Didcot are celebrating the school’s best-ever GCSE results, with significant improvements across English and maths.
This year’s results saw 7% more students achieve Grade 4 or above in both English and maths, while the proportion achieving Grade 5 or above in both subjects increased by 11%. There was also a 7% increase in the number of students achieving Grade 7 or above in both English and maths compared with previous years.
The results mark a significant milestone for the school following a sustained period of improvement since Headteacher Kirsty Rogers joined Aureus in 2023.
Over the past three years, the school has focused on raising standards, strengthening teaching and learning, and ensuring students receive the support they need to achieve their potential.
The latest results provide a measure of the progress made during that period, with staff celebrating alongside students and thanking families for their contribution to a strong home-school partnership.
High achievers celebrate outstanding results
Among this year’s top-performing students is Molly Foster, who achieved four Grade 9s, four Grade 8s, a Grade 7 and a Grade 6 across 10 GCSEs.
Molly also led the school’s eco committee and helped Aureus achieve its Eco-Schools status. She will continue her studies at Oxfordshire County Council’s college provision, where she plans to study A-levels.
Queen-Zara Amoah achieved two Grade 9s, six Grade 8s and two Grade 7s across 10 GCSEs and will study A-levels at Didcot Sixth.
Ioana-Teodora Tincanet achieved nine Grade 8s and a Grade 7 across 10 GCSEs and will continue her studies at Henley College.
Ellen Lamb achieved a Grade 9, five Grade 8s, three Grade 7s and a Grade 6 across 10 GCSEs, and will study A-levels at Oxford City College.
Evie Hutchinson achieved a Grade 9, five Grade 8s and four Grade 7s. A Dance prefect at Aureus, she also contributed to the school’s arts events and will continue her education at Oxford City College.
Former Head Prefect Max Smith achieved five Grade 8s and five Grade 7s and has secured a place at The Downs to study A-levels.
Akhil Dhulipalla achieved four Grade 9s, three Grade 8s, two Grade 7s, a Grade 6 and a Level 2 Distinction across 11 qualifications. A former prefect who contributed widely to school life, he has secured a scholarship at Doverbrookes College.
‘A fantastic accomplishment’
Headteacher Kirsty Rogers said the results reflected the hard work of students, staff and families.
“We are incredibly proud of our students and everything they have achieved. These results reflect not only their hard work and determination, but also the dedication of our staff and the support of our families.”
She described achieving the school’s best-ever GCSE outcomes as “a fantastic accomplishment”, adding that the results reflect the progress Aureus has made.
Warwick Sharp, CEO of GLF Schools, also congratulated students, families and staff, describing the results as the school’s “best ever”.
The results represent another milestone for Aureus School as it continues its focus on improving outcomes and supporting students to achieve their ambitions beyond secondary school.
