Students at Reach British Schoolare celebrating an outstanding set of IGCSE examination results, marking an important milestone for the Class of 2026. This year, 28% of grades achieved were at Grades 9–8, an increase of 12 percentage points from the previous year, while 82% of grades were at Grades 9–4, representing a 10 percentage point improvement. Strong progress was also seen at Grades 9–6, rising from 50% to 60%. 2026 IGCSE Results at a Glance 28% of grades achieved 9–8 60% of grades achieved 9–6 82% of grades achieved 9–4 98% overall pass rate 94% achieved grades 9–6 in Computer Science 12 percentage point increase in Grades 9-8 compared with the previous year Craig Halsall, Principal at Reach British School, said: “I am incredibly proud of what our students have achieved in this year’s IGCSE examinations. These results represent far more than grades; they reflect the determination, resilience and ambition our students have shown throughout their journey at Reach British School. It has been wonderful to see their hard work rewarded and to celebrate this important milestone with them. I would also like to recognise our dedicated teachers and thank our families for the encouragement and support they have provided along the way. As our students take their next steps into Sixth Form and beyond, we look forward to seeing them continue to grow, succeed and Always Get Better.” Subject Excellence The results highlight the breadth of achievement across the curriculum, with students delivering particularly strong performances in several key subjects. English Students achieved excellent outcomes across English. In English Language, 96% of students achieved Grades 9–4, with 69% achieving Grades 9–6. Results were even stronger in English Literature, where 100% of students achieved Grades 9–4 and 82% achieved Grades 9–6. These results reflect the strength of students’ communication, critical thinking and analytical skills. Science Science continued to be an area of strong performance, with 97% of students achieving Grades 9–4 in Biology and 65% achieving Grades 9–6. These results demonstrate students’ strong scientific knowledge, understanding and application. Additional Subject Successes There were further standout performances across the curriculum. Computer Science achieved a 100% Grades 9–4 rate, with an impressive 94% of students achieving Grades 9–6. In History, 100% of students achieved Grades 9–4, with 69% achieving Grades 9–6. Celebrating Our Students at Reach British School Behind every grade is a story of perseverance, growth and achievement. Among this year’s standout performances: Rijja – 7 Grade 9’s and DD in BTEC Art Eshaal – 7 Grade 9’s and Grade 7 Eshaal – 7 Grade 9’s and Grade 7 Ojaswi – 5 Grade 9’s, 2 Grade 8’s and a Grade 6 Student Voice Ojaswi said: “I’m really proud to have achieved Grade 9s in most of my subjects. I’d like to thank my teachers and my parents for all their support and encouragement in helping me achieve these results.” Adam Crossley, Head of Secondary at Reach British School,said: “These results tell a powerful story of progress across our cohort and reflect the impact of consistent hard work, high expectations and ambitious teaching and learning. We are particularly proud of the significant improvements in the highest grades, with 28% of all grades awarded at 9–8 and 60% at 9–6, demonstrating strong academic growth across a wide range of subjects. Outstanding performances in English, Science, Computer Science and History highlight both the depth and breadth of achievement across our curriculum. Beyond their examination success, our students have developed the confidence, resilience and independent learning skills needed to thrive in Sixth Form and beyond. We congratulate every student on their achievements and look forward to supporting them in the next stage of their educational journey.” Rory Galvin, Regional Director of Learning, ISP Middle East, said: “GCSE and IGCSE results represent an important milestone in every student’s educational journey, recognising not only academic achievement but also the personal growth, resilience and determination they have developed along the way. This year, those qualities have been particularly evident. Our students across the Middle East have navigated an exceptionally challenging and unusual period, including disruption to learning and the implementation of non-exam contingency measures, while continuing to approach their studies with remarkable focus and maturity. Across our ISP schools, we are incredibly proud of how students have responded to these circumstances, embracing challenges, pursuing their ambitions and achieving outcomes that reflect their individual potential. Their results are a testament not only to their hard work, but also to the resilience and adaptability they have shown throughout the year. My congratulations go to every student, and my sincere thanks to our teachers, school teams and families, whose expertise, preparation, encouragement and partnership ensured that our students remained supported and able to succeed even in such unusual circumstances. We look forward to seeing these young people take their next steps with confidence, carrying with them not only their qualifications, but the resilience and determination they have demonstrated so strongly this year.” Preparing for Sixth Form and Beyond Students are now preparing for the next stage of their educational journey, progressing into Sixth Form, BTEC qualifications or other post-16 pathways where they will continue to build on these strong foundations. As the school community celebrates these achievements, Reach British School looks forward to supporting every student as they continue to grow, achieve and pursue their ambitions. Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and to the teachers, families and wider school community who have supported them every step of the way.
