The Bailiwick’s 2025 GCSE students have achieved strong results across the board.
Out of the 608 students who took exams across Guernsey and Alderney, 72.0% of all grades were a 4 or higher. This is the equivalent of a standard GCSE pass, or a C grade under the old system.
In maths, 67.1% of students achieved a grade 4 or higher, and in English Language, that figure was 64.8%.
The overall 72% pass rate for 2025’s GCSE students is a favourable comparison to England’s 67.1%, with Bailiwick results in Maths and English stronger than England’s national averages of 58.2% and 59.7% respectively.
The average Attainment 8 score for the Bailiwick was 44.7.
That is a measure of secondary school performance based on a student’s average grade across eight subjects including English and Maths.
The average attainment score did see a slight decrease from the 2024 score of 45.3, however.
The 2019 score, the last year before the pandemic, was 46.4.
So while the Bailiwick is still performing well, there has been a slight dip in the average grade across the eight core subjects.
In announcing these figures yesterday, the States of Guernsey did argue that results from 2020 and 2021 should not be used for comparison to those students sitting exams in 2025 because the earlier years were significantly affected by the pandemic, and weren’t marked using the standard exam system.
Among the States-maintained High Schools, Les Beaucamps achieved the highest Attainment 8 score at 42.3, followed by Les Varendes at 38.0, La Mare de Carteret High School at 37.2, and St Sampson’s High School at 34.7.
Both Les Beaucamps and Les Varendes increased their Attainment 8 score compared to the previous year, by 0.6 and 2.4 respectively, but La Mare, which saw its final GCSE results day, and St Sampson’s saw decreases, by 2.6, and 4.4.
Deputy Paul Montague, President of the Committee for Education, Sport & Culture, said the results of each of the students, at every school, should be celebrated.
“Receiving GCSE, BTEC or vocational qualifications is a moment of real importance for students, their families and schools alike. These results mark the culmination of years of learning and effort; students collecting their envelopes today should feel proud of what they’ve achieved.
“Having spent many years in the classroom, I know this educational journey is rarely straightforward. It takes resilience, determination and perseverance, as well as the support of many dedicated school staff, to reach this point. Whether students are heading into sixth form, TGI College, apprenticeships or employment, today is about recognising how far they’ve come and their accomplishments.
Deputy Montague concluded: “On behalf of the Committee, I offer heartfelt congratulations to all our students and sincere thanks to everyone who has supported them along the way.”
Nick Hynes, Guernsey’s Director of Education, said: “Congratulations to all our students receiving results, and to everyone who has supported them in reaching today’s achievements. Qualifications achieved at 16 are a crucial milestone, opening doors to further education, training, employment and exciting future opportunities, and we are proud of the resilience and dedication shown by our learners across the board.”
Mr Hynes added: “Our focus remains oncontinuing to improve outcomes for all our students, ensuring every young person has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.”
St Anne’s School in Alderney has said it has not published its individual results due to the small cohort size, but has confirmed that 60% of all grades were a 4 or higher, with 100% of all student entries achieving a pass grade, continuing the school’s strong record of success.
The school’s headteacher, Wendy Wilson, commended the students’ resilience.
“Despite some of the challenges faced by this cohort, we are immensely proud of their collective focus and determination. They have performed exceptionally well, and their resilience is commendable.
“I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to our dedicated teaching team, who worked tirelessly to ensure that each learner achieved the best possible outcomes.”
Ms Wilson continued: “St Anne’s School remains committed to nurturing academic excellence and personal growth in every student. As we celebrate the achievements of the 2025 cohort, we look forward to supporting the next generation of learners with the same dedication, care, and ambition. ‘Great oaks from little acorns grow.”
The Guernsey Institute has also reported strong outcomes for its Level 1 and Level 2 students.
Most Level 1 students successfully completed their qualifications, and have since progressed to higher-level study, apprenticeships, or employment.
The college has also reported strong Level 2 achievement rates, indicating that learners are successfully building the skills needed to progress to Level 3 and beyond.
Vice Principal Jeanette Hart praised the students’ courage and determination.
“We are especially proud of our Level 1 and 2 learners. Many of these students arrived at college facing challenges and barriers, yet they have shown courage, resilience, and determination to achieve. These results demonstrate the transformative impact of further education – opening doors to new opportunities and helping learners build confidence and ambition.”
Principal Louise Misselke added: “Level 1 and 2 learners are at the heart of our mission to create opportunities for all. These achievements are not just results on paper – they represent life-changing steps forward for young people in Guernsey. We are committed to continuing to raise aspirations and ensure that every learner, regardless of their starting point, has the chance to succeed.”