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At Cundall Manor School, academic success is built on far more than examination preparation alone. Our pupils achieve exceptional outcomes because they are known individually, supported personally and encouraged to develop confidence, curiosity and resilience throughout their education.
We are proud to be the top-performing independent school in North Yorkshire (Attainment 8) Government League Tables 2025 looking at the results of 8 subjects — a significant achievement that reflects both the strength and breadth of a Cundall education.
Congratulations to Cundall Manor’s class of 2026 who have achieved very strong results in their GCSE exams. Bucking the national trend, the overall percentage for pass grades has risen from last year’s 86% to 93% (9-4) (compared to 67% nationally where the pass rate has fallen).
Cundall pupils averaged nine pass grades (9-4) each. Everyone passed Maths GCSE and Science, matching last year’s perfect record in English Language.
Cundall’s top performer was separate scientist James who has been at the school since nursery and placed himself in the top 0.1% in the country by achieving an extraordinary ten Grade 9s (that also included Further Maths and Computing). He will now move on to Shrewsbury School on an Academic Scholarship. Others such as Elsie, Mollie P, Rainia and Charlie K head to selective Sixth Forms such as Ripon Grammar and St Peter’s with excellent grades (44% of grades were 9-7).
Offering twenty-two different subjects at GCSE, the school supports a vast range of interest and ambition.
Thornton leave us not only with strong GCSEs, but with a much clearer sense of who they are, what they can achieve and the path they want to pursue next. The Class of 2026 is a wonderful example of that breadth of opportunity available at Cundall, with achievements spanning academics, sport and the creative and performing arts.
“Success isn’t simply about jobs, grades or achievements; Success is about the type of person you become. And if our time at Cundall has taught us anything, it is that Character matters. And when I look around at this year group, I genuinely believe that we have already exceeded.”
Head Boy, Amos L
“The range of achievement amongst this relatively small cohort is astonishing. Each one of them has made their mark on the school and most importantly they are a kind, supportive and resilient group.
They have all had the space to grow and find themselves, the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and they have all found a champion on the staff to support them. I am confident that the careful and bespoke support they have received at Cundall during their GCSE years will allow them to take on the world.”
This year, every Year 11 pupil at Cundall passed GCSE Maths and Science matching last year’s perfect record in English Language.
Among the many success stories are:
“The staff and pupils should be incredibly proud of the hard work, commitment and effort that have gone into achieving these fantastic results. It is clear that the excellent attendance at our extra Saturday lessons throughout the year has really paid off.
The individual attention and support that each pupil receives clearly makes a real difference, helping every child to reach their potential. We are incredibly proud to be a school where ‘every child matters’, and these results are a wonderful reflection of that ethos.”
Our purpose is to provide a happy, safe and stimulating environment where all pupils are valued and achievements are celebrated. With small class sizes, personalised support and expert teaching across a broad curriculum, each child is empowered to reach their full potential.
