GCSE Results
Abbey College Manchester is so proud of the achievements of our Year 11 students. They have all show great resilience and commitments to their studies and we are delighted that they received the grades they deserved.
Our results are all the more notable as they all complete the GCSE Programme in just one year.
Over the last 5 years the average grades achieved by our students are as follows:
| 9-7 | 9-4 | 9-1 |
| 36% | 73% | 96% |
Subject Highlights for 2026
Students particularly excelled in:
Additional Maths 70% of grades at Grade 9
RS 100% at grades 9 – 4
Photography 88% of Grades 9 – 4
Languages 88% Grade 9 – 4
The majority of our GCSE students progress onto our A-Level, Preparation Pathway for University or International Foundation Programmes.
Learn more about our GCSE Programmes
GCSE grades explained
The 9-1 grading scheme was brought in alongside an overhaul of the curriculum in England in 2014.
The highest grade is now 9, while 1 is the lowest. The U grade, meaning “ungraded”, remains the same.
