Pupils across Birmingham celebrated their GCSE results on the morning of August 20, with many schools reporting strong performances and individual successes. At King Edward VI High School for Girls in Edgbaston, 87% of pupils took at least 10 GCSEs, and one student achieved 12 straight grade 9s. Three pupils achieved 11 straight grade 9s, and eight pupils achieved 10 straight grade 9s.
Ninestiles Academy Celebrates Strong Results
Videographer Ravi Kumar was at Ninestiles, an Academy in Acocks Green, capturing photos and videos of students receiving their grades. Principal Alex Hughes said: "Results day is about so much more than numbers on a piece of paper. Every set of results tells the story of a young person who has worked hard and grown in confidence during their time at Ninestiles."
"We have always believed in developing kind, ambitious and resilient young people, and today we are celebrating everything our learners have become, as well as everything they have achieved," Hughes added. "Whatever their next destination, we know they leave us ready to embrace new opportunities and make a positive contribution to the world around them. We couldn't be prouder and wish every learner every success for the future."
Individual Achievements Across Birmingham
At E-ACT North Birmingham Academy in Perry Common, Saumya Lal achieved 3 x 9s, 2 x 8s, 2 x 7s, and 2 x 6s. Solihull School pupil Sophia Kumar earned 11 GCSEs at grade 9, including perfect marks of 100% in her Art and Design Fine Art exam.
Birmingham's creative academy BOA, in Digbeth, celebrated 'outstanding' GCSE results, with 76% of students achieving 5 standard passes at GCSE, including both English and Mathematics. Over 120 students gained grade 5 or above in both English and Maths at Windsor High School in Halesowen.
Shenley Academy, in Weoley Castle, celebrated a 12% increase in students achieving grade 5 or above and reported that every subject improved its results compared to last year. At Cockshut Hill School in Yardley, more learners than ever achieved strong passes in English and Maths.
Regional Gap Widens Despite Local Success
These results come despite a report indicating that the gap between the proportion of GCSE entries in London awarded top grades and those in the Midlands has widened. Some 28.6% of entries in London received grade 7 or above this year, up from 28.4% in 2025, the highest for any region in England. In the West Midlands, 18.3% of entries received grade 7 or above, 10.3 points behind London, up from 9.9 points, making it the largest gap since at least 2010.
