Examination Results

Our junior pupils are prepared for any 11+ examinations both at maintained and independent schools, although the majority choose to transition into our Year 7.

In the past year pupils have been offered places at Heckmondwike Grammar, Crossley Heath, North Halifax and Bradford Grammar Schools, as well as many being awarded academic scholarships as they transition into our Year 7.

Hipperholme students celebrate GCSE success 2023

Hipperholme Grammar school is delighted to report some fantastic achievements by its Year 11 students in their GCSEs this summer.

There were some amazing individual performances, reflecting the very high level of academic ability within this cohort.  Chris Daniel achieved a remarkable full house of 10 grade 9s, whilst Amelia Ford and Rayyan Asher achieved an impressive 8 and 7 grade 9s respectively.  Other top performers included Skye Nicholson, Gretel Gaukrodger, Cora Bromby and Naglis Ramsas all of whom achieved a string of top grades.  

Overall 47 grade 9’s were achieved by Hipperholme students, a record number in recent years, surpassing even 2020 and 2021 when nationally grades were awarded by teacher assessments.  HGS is celebrating all its students’ results: 37% of all grades awarded were at grade 7,8 or 9, well above the national average of 22%.  92% of all grades were at grade 4 or above and 92% of students achieved 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above. 

National policy in 2023 has been to reverse the process of grade inflation by reverting the grades awarded to pre-pandemic 2019 levels, which has significantly reduced the proportion of top grades awarded nationally.  Against this backdrop the achievements of Hipperholme students are even more impressive

Nicholas James, Head of Foundation, said: “Our year 11 students can be proud of their achievements both individually and collectively.  This year group has shown great resilience and determination to achieve their potential.   I’m very grateful to our teaching staff for their tireless work in supporting our students throughout their GCSE courses, who can now progress onto further education and study, and we look forward to seeing what they will achieve in the future.”

Our examination results are available on request.

GCSE results

GCSE 2023 Results Summary