The North East Surrey Short Stay School (NESSSS) is pleased to share the 2025 GCSE results.

 

Headteacher Nick Elliott said: “Success at NESSSS doesn’t always look the same as it might elsewhere. For some of our students, the achievement is simply sitting an exam, attending consistently, or completing coursework against the odds. Every grade earned this summer reflects determination, resilience, and the commitment of staff who support, challenge and believe in our young people.”

 

Overall, results were positive, with strong performances across a number of subject areas. Staff were particularly proud of the progress students made from their individual starting points, as well as the increased exam attendance and engagement compared with previous years.

 

“These outcomes show what’s possible when students feel supported and believed in,” Mr Elliott added. “We’re proud of every single one of them.”

 

Key Highlights from 2025

• 100% of students achieved a qualification in English
• 88% achieved a qualification in Maths
• 38% achieved Level 2 qualifications in both Maths and English – our strongest figure to date
• Students sat an average of 6 qualifications each, with 58% of subjects on target and 27% above target

 

Deputy Headteacher Dan Gunn commented, “Qualifications matter, but so does the journey to get there. These results are built on hundreds of small steps forward. Our students have shown what’s possible when ambition is met with consistency, and when staff believe in every child. We are proud of the progress they’ve made – both in their learning and in themselves.” River said of his results, “I’m so pleased, I’d never have got this had I stayed in my mainstream school.  I’m so happy.  Thank you all so much for what you have done for me.”