Wessex Learning Trust
About Us Performance & Results
YEAR 11 – CLASS OF 2026 RESULTS
We are proud of our students and their outcomes every year. We know that outstanding teaching and learning is the way to ensure students reach their considerable potential and we strive to make this happen.
Our most recent attainment 8 of 53.4 is spectacular, and our five-year trend is one of continual improvement. This is because of the hard work of students and amazing support from all of our staff. Beneath the attainment figures, our students make fantastic progress, they enjoy our culture of warmth, kindness and equanimity and they are proud to come here. We are the leading school in our Trust and a beacon school for aspiration, progress and attainment across North Somerset and Bristol.
The average grade for our outstanding Sixth form is a B with a 100% pass rate and 70% of all grades a B or higher. We remain ambitious for all of our students and will continue to build on the progress made this year, ensuring that every student is supported to achieve their potential. Their journey starts with us in Year 7, with many choosing to stay here for 7 years, before going on to lead happy, fulfilling lives. We are thrilled to be a part of that journey for individuals and families.
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Students at Nailsea School & Sixth Form are celebrating today as they receive their A Level and Level 3 qualification results, marking the culmination of two years of hard work, commitment and personal growth.
For many students, today’s results will open the door to their first-choice universities, apprenticeships, employment and other destinations. Behind these outcomes are two years of developing the independence, resilience and study habits needed to succeed, alongside the teaching, support and experiences that have helped students prepare for life beyond the Sixth Form.
The Class of 2026 have also contributed widely to school and community life. Alongside their studies, students have taken part in volunteering, leadership, sport, performing arts, fundraising, enrichment and community ambassador activities, while learning to balance academic commitment with their own wellbeing.
Mrs Dee Elliott, Headteacher, said:
“Today is a celebration of every student in the Class of 2026. We are very proud of what they have achieved, both academically and personally. Their results reflect the commitment and determination they have shown over the last two years, but today is also about recognising the individual journeys behind those results. We wish every student well as they move on to the next stage of their lives.”
Mrs Macleod, Head of Sixth Form, added:
“Results day is a chance to recognise the hard work that students have put in over the past two years. Many have developed considerably as independent learners, while also making time for activities, volunteering, leadership and the wider opportunities available to them. It has been particularly rewarding to see students develop confidence in their own abilities and find the pathways that are right for them. We are delighted to celebrate their achievements today and wish them every success for the future.”
Students will now move on to a wide range of destinations, including universities, higher and degree apprenticeships, vocational training and employment. For some, the destination has been a clear ambition for several years; for others, it represents a new direction discovered during their time in the Sixth Form.
2024 Overview
Our Progress 8 Score this year is +0.26. Students make more progress at Nailsea than any other school in North Somerset and considerably out-perform expectations.
Our English outcomes are also exceptional and we are proud of the hard work of students and their dedicated teachers.
The results achieved by our students in 2024 are fantastic. We are proud of our students and staff and the efforts made by every member of the school community to ensure that Nailsea is a beacon of aspiration, progress and happiness within the local community.
Since 2019 the school has been amongst the most improved in the South West and the top 3% nationally, attracting recent attention from the Sunday Times, who place Nailsea as the 7th best comprehensive in the South West.
The gaps between different groups of learners not only exceed the national average but also continue to improve at a significant rate, particularly boys and pupil premium.
We know that the combination of a carefully tailored curriculum for each student, providing quality and depth of learning, alongside our outstanding pastoral care and child-centred approach, leads to exceptional outcomes for every student.
We are a fantastic school, we are proud of everyone here, and we are proud to work here. We also know that the journey carries on, and we will work tirelessly to ensure every young person in our community reaches their potential and goes on to lead a happy and fulfilling life, contributing to society in myriad ways, some tangible, some intangible, but all utterly vital.
Headteacher, Mrs Elliott commented, “We are delighted that accountability measures reflect what we know is happening in this wonderful school. But we also know and believe wholeheartedly that behind every single grade there are individual stories of perseverance and resilience that cannot be measured by accountability measures. I continue to be immensely proud of our students’ achievements.”
Progress and Attainment 8
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) is a government performance measure, including a specific set of subjects at GCSE. The EBacc is not a requirement and does not lead to a formal qualification. The subjects included are suggested by the government with the aim of helping students to keep their future choices broad.
In addition to the core subjects that all schools must teach – (English, Maths & Science). The EBacc includes learning a language at as well as taking either Geography or History.
At Nailsea we allow our Level 2 students to decide for themselves whether they would like to follow the EBacc programme. We understand that this choice allows independent thinking and gives our students the opportunity to select subjects that they are fully engaged in.
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