Students at Leasowes High School achieve well‑deserved GCSE outcomes, showing remarkable resilience following the loss of a much‑loved member of our school.

Leasowes High School, part of Invictus Education Trust, is proud to celebrate a well-deserved set of GCSE results that reflect the determination, talent and resilience of our students. This year has brought both success and deep sadness with the passing of a much‑loved member of our school community. Despite this profound loss, our students have shown exceptional strength, supporting one another and continuing to strive for excellence. These results are a testament to their hard work, the unwavering commitment of our staff, and the steadfast support of parents and carers. As Headteacher, I am immensely proud of our students and the unity, compassion and pride that define Leasowes High School. 

Our Headline Results: 

The school is celebrating a strong set of GCSE results, with the majority of students achieving five or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above.

There was particularly positive performance in the core subjects, with a strong proportion of students achieving a standard pass in both English and Mathematics, while a significant number secured a strong Grade 5 or above in both subjects. Almost two-thirds of students achieved a Grade 4 or above in both English and Mathematics, with Mathematics continuing to demonstrate year-on-year improvement over the past three years.

The school also saw strong attainment at the higher grades, with a significant proportion of students achieving Grade 7–9 results, including a number securing three or more GCSEs at these grades.

There were some outstanding individual subject performances across the curriculum. Biology, Chemistry and Physics achieved an exceptional 100% pass rate, while Vocational Music, French and Musical Theatre also recorded very strong pass rates. GCSE PE, Design Technology, Religious Education and Art also achieved strong outcomes.

These results reflect the hard work, resilience and commitment of students and staff and demonstrate the continued progress being made across the school. The breadth of strong subject outcomes is particularly encouraging, highlighting the opportunities available to students across both academic and vocational pathways.

Pass rates: 

100% for GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry and GCSE Physics 

92.3% for Vocational Music 

91.7% for GCSE French 

90.9% for Vocational Musical Theatre 

89.3% for GCSE PE 

80.6% for GCSE DT 

76.5% for GCSE RE 

71.1% for GCSE Art 

Student Spotlight:

• Cian B - 6 x 9, 1 x 8, 1 x L2D* & 6 (Further Maths) 

• Baneeta B - 5 x 9,2 x 8 & 1 x 7 

• Adam M - 4 x 9, 1 x 8 & 3 x 7 

• LB - 4 x 9, 2 x 8, 1 x 7 & 1 x 6 

• Ellie B - 3 x 9, 2 x 8, 2 x 7 & 1 x 6 

• RP - 4 x 9, 3 x 7 & 1 x 6

• Hassanein H - 2 x 9, 2 x 8, 3 x 7 & 1 x 6 

• Adam Z - 4 x 8, 3 x 7 & 1 x L2D 

• Jenson R - 6 x 8 & 2 x 6 

• Finley B - 1 x 9, 4 x 8, 2 x 7 & 1 x 5 

We are delighted to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our highest-attaining students. Cian B achieved six grade 9s and a grade 8, alongside a Level 2 Distinction* and grade 6 in Further Maths. Baneeta B achieved five grade 9s, two grade 8s and a grade 7 while Adam Mo achieved four grade 9s, a grade 8 and three grade 7s. LB achieved four grade 9s and two grade 8s, a grade 7 and a grade 6, and Ellie B achieved three grade 9s, two grade 8s, two grade 7s and a grade 6. RP achieved four grade 9s, three grade 7s and agrade 6; Hassanein H achieved 2 grade 9s, 2 grade 8s, 3 grade 7s and a grade 6. Adam Z achieved 4 grade 8s, 3 grade 7s and a L2D. Jenson R achieved 6 grade 8s and 2 grade 6s and Finley B achieved 1 grade 9, 4 garde 8s, 2 grade 7s and a grade 5. Absolutely outstanding achievements!

Christiana Papadopoullos, Headteacher said "One of our Year 11 students, Ethan passed away just before the start of the GCSE exams. As headteacher, I want to recognise all of Ethan’s friends, but in particular Lily, Tom and Joel whose GCSE success today reflects remarkable strength and unity. In a year marked by deep loss, they have supported one another, worked with quiet determination, and honoured Ethan’s memory through their achievements. Their results show not only hard work, but the compassion of our staff, the encouragement of families, and the resilience of our Leasowes community."

Edward Vitalis, Invictus Education Trust CEO said, "Today is a moment to celebrate the hard work, determination and resilience of all our learners. Their results are an important milestone, and we are incredibly proud of what our young people have achieved. Behind every result is a story of effort, perseverance and personal growth, supported by the dedication of our colleagues and the encouragement of families. As our learners take their next steps into further education, training or employment, we want them to do so with confidence, ambition and pride in everything they have accomplished. On behalf of everyone across our Invictus schools, I would like to congratulate all our learners and wish them every success for the future."

Nikki Clifton, Director of Secondary Education at Invictus Education Trust, said: "I want to congratulate every student at Leasowes, and their families, on their hard work and achievement today. Thank you too to our dedicated teachers and headteachers, who have worked tirelessly to support and encourage our students to achieve their very best.

As a Trust, we are incredibly proud. This year, Invictus has secured its best ever set of GCSE results overall, making significant attainment improvements across many subjects, particularly in English and Maths, and against the Grade 4+ and Grade 5+ English and Maths combined benchmarks.

Thank you to our Central Invictus Team, whose work and support has helped make today's results and this improvement possible. We wish all of our students the very best with their post-16 destinations, and we look forward to continuing this exciting work next year.

Our forthcoming Open Days and Events are available on our website Open Events | Invictus Education Trust, where we look forward to meeting and getting to know all of our future students and families."

We are excited to invite prospective students and families to our Annual Open Evening for the September 2027 Year 7 intake, taking place on Wednesday 16^th September 2026 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. 

Click here to book your place: https://event.invictus.education/event-details-registration/leasowes-open-evening-2026 

We will also host Open Mornings every Tuesday and Thursday starting 22^nd September until October half term.