Leigh Academy Strood is delighted to announce a year of record-breaking academic achievements for its Year 11 pupils in their 2026 GCSE and vocational examinations.
The results highlight sustained academic growth across multiple departments, providing pupils with strong foundations for their future pathways in education, training, and employment. Alongside academic outcomes, the academy celebrates the development of its students into well-rounded individuals prepared for 21st-century opportunities.
Jon Richardson, Principal of Leigh Academy Strood, praised the cohort:
“I am delighted to share with you the record-breaking academic achievements of Year 11 at Leigh Academy Strood in this year’s GCSE results. It brings me great pleasure to announce our pupils have achieved another year of exceptional success.
“I extend my warmest congratulations to all pupils who are celebrating their achievements, their commitment, perseverance, and determination have resulted in excellent results that now provide them with a range of choices and opportunities for their future educational and employment pathways.
“Behind the success of our pupils lies the unwavering support and expertise of all staff at Leigh Academy Strood. I commend our staff for their dedication, guidance, and encouragement which have been integral in nurturing our pupils towards academic excellence. We are immensely proud of the accomplishments of our pupils who have exemplified our core values—being respectful, kind, inquisitive, and resilient.”
Individual Pupil Highlights
- Scarlett: Grade 8 in English language, Grade 8 in maths, Grade 8-8 in science, Grade 8 in history, Grade 8 in French, Grade 8 in fine art, Grade 8 in citizenship, Grade 6 in English literature, and Grade 5 in statistics.
- Lily: Grade 9 in English literature, Grade 9 in media, Grade 8 in English language, Grade 8 in maths, Grade 8 in history, Grade 7-6 in science, Grade 6 in Spanish, Grade 5 in statistics, and Distinction in drama.
- Siphosami: Grade 8 in English language, Grade 8-8 in science, Grade 8 in history, Grade 8 in French, Grade 7 in English literature, Grade 7 in maths, Grade 7 in sociology, Grade 5 in statistics, and Distinction* in enterprise.
- Grace Nissi: Grade 8 in French, Grade 7 in English literature, Grade 7 in English language, Grade 7 in maths, Grade 7-7 in science, Grade 6 in geography, Grade 6 in photography, Grade 5 in statistics, and Distinction in dance.
- Arvella: Grade 7 in English literature, Grade 7 in English language, Grade 7 in maths, Grade 7-6 in science, Grade 7 in computer science, Grade 6 in French, Grade 6 in history, Grade 5 in statistics, and Distinction in hospitality and catering.
- Oliver: Grade 8 in maths, Grade 8 in history, Grade 6-6 in science, Grade 6 in English literature, Grade 6 in English language, Grade 5 in statistics, Grade 4 in Spanish, Distinction in enterprise, and Distinction in digital information technology.
- Amber: Grade 9 in media, Grade 8 in English language, Grade 7 in history, Grade 6 in maths, Grade 6-6 in science, Grade 5 in English literature, Grade 5 in Spanish, Grade 5 in statistics, and Distinction in enterprise.
- Kai: Grade 8 in history, Grade 7 in English literature, Grade 7 in maths, Grade 7-6 in science, Grade 7 in media, Grade 6 in English language, Grade 5 in statistics, Grade 4 in Spanish, and Merit in hospitality and catering.
- Christopher: Grade 7 in English language, Grade 7 in maths, Grade 7-6 in science, Grade 7 in computer science, Grade 7 in French, Grade 6 in history, Grade 5 in English literature, Grade 5 in statistics, and Merit in sport.
- Frankie: Grade 8 in sociology, Grade 7-7 in science, Grade 7 in history, Grade 6 in English literature, Grade 6 in English language, Grade 6 in maths, Grade 5 in statistics, and Distinction in health and social care.
Enrolment for Atlas College (Sixth Form)
Leigh Academy Strood looks forward to welcoming Year 11 pupils alongside external applicants from local schools to Atlas College, the academy’s sixth form, starting September 2026.
To enrol or request further information regarding sixth form pathways, please contact:
- Contact: Mrs. Wrighton (Assistant Principal, Director of Sixth Form)
- Email: victoria.wrighton@stroodacademy.org
Ongoing Careers Guidance & Support
To ensure every student is supported in their next steps, Leigh Academy Strood continues to offer post-results careers advice.
- Academy Support: Contact info@stroodacademy.org to speak with the internal careers team.
- National Careers Service: Students can also access advice via the Get Help with Exam Results service on the National Careers Service website via phone or webchat.
