Leaways School

Exam Results

The latest group of Year 11 leavers at Leaways School gained 87 qualifications – an average of 5 each - across a broad range of academic and vocational subjects.

Pupils achieved qualifications in English, mathematics, science and a variety of other subjects, alongside an extensive range of vocational awards. These included BTECs in Personal Growth and Wellbeing, Sport, Art, Home Cooking, Music Industry Skills and Digital Media, demonstrating the breadth of talents, interests and aspirations across the year group.

A particularly positive outcome was that 76% of pupils achieved qualifications in both English and mathematics. For many of these young people, who had faced significant challenges and barriers to learning, this represented an important milestone and reflected the determination, resilience and hard work they demonstrated throughout their time at Leaways.

One particularly inspiring example of success came from a pupil who had experienced significant disruption to their education and encountered a range of barriers to learning. Through growing resilience, maturity and independence, the pupil made substantial academic and personal progress during their time at the school.

They left Leaways having achieved Functional Skills Level 1 in both English and Mathematics, Entry Level 3 Science, GCSE English Grade 3, alongside passes in BTEC Sport and Home Cooking and an additional science qualification. These achievements represented significant progress and provided a strong foundation for their future.

Most importantly, the pupil was able to turn a long-held career ambition into a clear next step, securing a place on a Level 1 Electrical Installation course. Their journey from facing significant barriers to learning to achieving qualifications and progressing to a purposeful vocational destination reflected both their determination and the impact of the support they received throughout their time at Leaways.

Pupils progressed to a wide range of exciting post-16 destinations, including courses in plumbing, electrical installation, Health and Social Care, beauty therapy, business studies and hospitality. These pathways reflected the diverse interests and ambitions of Leaways pupils and provided positive routes into further education, training and future employment.

These results reflected the hard work and perseverance of Leaways pupils, supported by the dedication of staff and families. They demonstrated the school's commitment to helping every pupil achieve meaningful qualifications, build confidence and move forward into the next stage of their education and training with purpose and ambition.