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The Bulmershe School: A-Level, Btec and GCSE Results
At The Bulmershe School, we believe that education is about more than just exam success. We are, however, incredibly proud of our students' outstanding academic achievements, which reflect their dedication and the high quality of teaching and support they receive.
Bulmershe Results surpass the National Average
Our school continues to make great strides in academic achievement; our results in 2025 saw nearly 65% of all GCSE at grade 5 or higher, and 75.4% achieving grades 9-4 exceeding the national average of 67.4%. Our A-Level results were very strong with our students achieved a remarkable 33% of grades at A*-A, surpassing the national average of 28.3%. An impressive 61% of all results were A*-B, with 82% of all results at A*-C.
Key Stage 4 Results
English Baccalaureate (EBacc)
Key Stage 5 Results
A-Level
BTEC
Value-added progress for 16-18 year old students
Value Added is a measure of the "distance travelled" by our students. It compares the A-Level and Vocational results of our students against the results of students across the country who started with the same GCSE grades.
- A score of 0.0 means students performed in line with the national average.
- A positive (+) score means students made better progress at Bulmershe than they would have at the average school/college.
Our 2025 Value Added Performance
| Qualification Type | Our Progress Score | Performance vs. National Average |
|---|---|---|
| A-Levels | +0.10 | Above National Average (top 40% of schools) |
| Vocational (BTEC) | -0.01 | In line with National Average |
Our high-achieving students (those entering with GCSE grades 7-9) who chose a Vocational pathway achieved a progress score of +0.52. This means they achieved over half a grade higher per subject than similar students nationally.
With a score of +0.10, our A-Level students are consistently outperforming national expectations, demonstrating the high quality of specialist teaching and academic support at The Bulmershe School.
Our A-Level students entering with GCSE grades 7-9 achieved a positive progress score of +0.20, ensuring they are well-prepared for their next steps in university or higher-level apprenticeships.
16-18 Performance: Student Retention
What is "Retention"?
The retention measure shows the percentage of students who completed their study programme (A-Level or Vocational) at The Bulmershe School. High retention is a key indicator of effective student guidance and the strength of the pastoral support provided throughout the two-year Sixth Form journey. For three consecutive years, nearly every student who started an A-Level at Bulmershe has stayed to successfully complete their exams. In both academic and vocational pathways, Bulmershe students are now more likely to complete their studies than the average student nationally.
A-Level Retention
Our A-Level retention remains exceptional, consistently sits significantly above the national average and reflects the high level of student satisfaction and academic tenacity at Bulmershe.
| Academic Year | Bulmershe A-Level | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 - 25 | 99.0% | 93.1! |
| 2023 - 24 | 98.7% | 92.3% |
| 2022 - 23 | 100% | 93.6% |
Vocational Retention (BTEC)
We are particularly proud of the rapid improvement in our Vocational retention.
| Academic Year | Bulmershe Vocational | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 - 25 | 95.5% | 87.1% |
| 2023 - 24 | 70.0% | 85.3% |
| 2022 - 23 | 83.8% | 87.2% |
Bulmershe School Performance
To view The Bulmershe School's performance measurements, please visit the Department for Education's comparison site:
Student Destinations
| 2019 Leavers | 2020 Leavers | 2021 Leavers | 2022 Leavers | 2024 Leavers | |
| number of students who either stayed in education or went into employment after year 11 | 93% | 93% | 95% | 94% | 94% |
Bulmershe Sixth Form Admissions
|
| 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 |
| Internal Applicants | 93 | 104 | 94 | 127 |
| External Applicants | 30 | 31 | 43 | 41 |
| Total number of Students in Year 12 | 123 | 135 | 137 | 168 |
DfE Pupil Destination Information
GCSE and A-Level Result - Press Releases
A-Level & Btec Results August 2025
Year 11 Student Destinations
2022 Cohort Destination Data
|
88% |
of students in full time education |
|---|---|
|
4% |
of students moving to employment |
|
2% |
of students taking up apprenticeships |
|
48% |
of students joining school 6th form |
|
2% |
of students joining a 6th form college or further education college |
|
94% |
of students in education, employment or training |
|
6% |
of students whose next steps activity not recorded or captured |
2021 Cohort Destination Data
196 students
|
88% |
of students in full time education |
|---|---|
|
3% |
of students moving to employment |
|
2% |
of students taking up apprenticeships |
|
51% |
of students joining school 6th form |
|
35% |
of students joining a 6th form college or further education college |
|
92% |
of students in education, employment or training |
|
8% |
of students whose next steps activity not recorded or captured |
2019 Cohort Destination Data
173 students
|
94.8% |
of students in full time education |
|---|---|
|
2% |
of students in full time training |
|
1% |
of students in apprenticeships |
|
1% |
a) not ready for work or learning b) seeking employment or training |
|
1% |
Current activity not established |
|
64% |
of students entered our sixth form |
|
98% |
of students in education, employment or training |
2018 Cohort Destination Data
123 students
|
94.3% |
of students in full time education |
|---|---|
|
0% |
of students in full time training |
|
4% |
of students in apprenticeships |
|
1% |
a) not ready for work or learning b) seeking employment or training |
|
0% |
Current activity not established |
|
62% |
of students entered our sixth form |
|
98% |
of students in education, employment or training |