School Performance
August 20 2026
AUREUS SCHOOL CELEBRATING IMPRESSIVE GCSE RESULTS
Staff and students from Aureus School in Didcot are celebrating their best ever GCSE results, with significant improvements across English and maths as well as the overall attainment across all subjects. On average, the grades attained this year were half a grade higher across the board than the previous year.
This year’s results saw 7% more students achieving Grade 4 or above in both English and maths 11% more students achieving Grade 5 or above in both subjects, and 7% more students achieving Grade 7 or above in both English and maths compared with previous years.
The results represent the culmination of a sustained period of improvement since Kirsty Rogers joined the school as Headteacher in 2023. Over the past three years, the school has focused relentlessly on raising standards, strengthening teaching and learning, and ensuring every student is supported to achieve. This year’s outcomes demonstrate the success of that strategy and marks a significant milestone in the school’s journey.
Staff have had the opportunity today to celebrate with the students and thank their families for building such a strong home/school partnership to ensure the success of their children.
Highlights of the impressive results at Aureus School include:
Molly F - 10 GCSEs: 4 x Grade 9, 4 x Grade 8, 1 x Grade 7, 1 x Grade 6. Molly led our school eco committee and helped achieve our Eco School’s status. Molly has secured a place at OCC where she will study A-Levels in History, Politics and Religious Studies.
Queen-Zara A - 10 GCSEs: 2 x Grade 9, 6 x Grade 8 and 2 x Grade 7. Queen has secured a place at Didcot Sixth where she will study A-Levels.
Ioana-Teodora T - 10 GCSEs: 9 x Grade 8 and 1 x Grade 7. Teodora has secured a place at Henley College where she will study A-Levels.
Ellen L - 10 GCSEs: 1 x Grade 9, 5 x Grade 8, 3 x Grade 7 and 1 x Grade 6. Ellen has secured a place at Oxford City College where she will study A-Levels.
Evie H - 10 GCSEs: 1 x Grade 9, 5 x Grade 8 and 4 x Grade 7. Evie was a Dance prefect and contributed to all arts events. Evie has secured a place at Oxford City College where she will study A-Levels.
Max S - 10 GCSEs: 5 x Grade 8 and 5 x Grade 7. Max, who was Head Prefect during his time at Aureus School has secured a place at The Downs where he will study A-Levels in French, Psychology and Theatre Studies.
Akhil D - 11 GCSEs: 4 x Grade 9, 3 x Grade 8, 2 x Grade 7, 1 x Grade 6 and 1 x Distinction Level 2. Akhil contributed widely to the school including being a prefect and has secured a scholarship at Doverbrookes college.
Kirsty Rogers, Headteacher, Aureus School, said: “We are incredibly proud of our students and everything they have achieved. These results reflect not only their hard work and determination, but also the dedication of our staff and the support of our families. To achieve our best ever GCSE outcomes is a fantastic accomplishment and one that reflects the remarkable progress the school has made.”
Warwick Sharp, CEO, GLF Schools, said: “Congratulations to all pupils and the team at Aureus. Brilliant to see the best ever results. We know how much determination and dedication it takes to achieve such a significant improvement. Huge well done to everyone involved and students, families and GLF colleagues should rightly feel very proud of this achievement.”
GLF Schools is a Multi-Academy Trust of 43 schools serving over 17,000 people aged 2 to 19. The Trust comprises 8 secondary schools and 35 primary settings across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex and the London Boroughs of Wandsworth and Croydon. Each school serves the needs of their own communities, but they are united by the desire to deliver excellent educational outcomes.
