GCSE results for Coventry students in 2025 are similar to previous years – an impressive achievement given the disruption to their education in Years 6, 7 and 8 as a result of the Covid pandemic.
Young people across the city have excelled in both GCSE and vocational qualifications, with many outperforming their nationally benchmarked predictions made at the start of their secondary education.
English results have been particularly strong this year, with two-thirds of Coventry schools reporting an improvement in the proportion of students achieving a strong pass (grades 9–5).
Compared to 2024, the 2025 Coventry provisional GCSE results show the following:
- Attainment 8 (results across 8 different subjects) remained broadly consistent
- 41.1% of pupils achieved a strong pass in English and Maths combined (grades 9-5) (43.4% in 2024)
- 61.3% of pupils achieved a standard pass in English and Maths combined (grades 9-4) (64% in 2024)
- A strong pass in English (grades 9-5) improved from 58.1% to 58.5%
- A standard pass in English (grades 9-4) improved from 72.7% to 73.1%
Cllr Dr Kindy Sandhu, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills at Coventry City Council said: “These young people have demonstrated incredible resilience and determination throughout their school years. They now have exciting opportunities ahead, whether continuing in education, entering training, or starting apprenticeships.
“I would like to express my gratitude to the families, teachers, and school staff who have supported students along the way. It takes a whole community to prepare young people for their exams, and thanks to that collective effort, our students have achieved excellent results. I’m proud of what they’ve accomplished.”
Sukriti Sen, Director of Children and Education Services, said: “Congratulations to all our students and our family of schools on their 2025 results, I am very proud of what they have managed to achieve. This really shows young people’s commitment and resilience, and I wish them every success as they build on these results.
“I feel really privileged to have the opportunity to congratulate so many of our young people in Coventry on their successes."
If any student is concerned about their results, our advice is not to panic and to talk to your teachers, career advisors and family about next steps.
Additional advice and guidance is available from the National Careers Service which provides free and impartial information and advice, with professional careers advisers available to speak via webchat.
Their Exam Results Helpline 0800 100 900 is also available to help young people, and their parents think about their next steps and explore the best pathway for them – open weekdays 8am-8pm, Sat and bank holidays from 10am-5pm. Calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers.