Results & Destinations

At St Dominic’s Priory School, we are incredibly proud of the achievements of our students. With our close-knit community, we are able to offer personalised support, ensuring each student is given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

We are delighted to announce another strong set of GCSE results for 2026, with students achieving excellent outcomes across a wide range of subjects. 

As a non-selective school, we are particularly proud of the achievements of our students, who have a wide range of abilities and individual needs. Every student works towards personalised targets based on their individual starting point and these results reflect the hard work, determination and resilience of our young people, alongside the commitment of our teaching and support staff.

Overall, 89% of GCSE entries achieved grade 4 or above, while 93% of students achieved five or more GCSEs at grade 4 or above. A particularly strong 79% achieved five or more GCSEs at grade 5 or above, demonstrating the breadth of achievement across the cohort.

The results also show strong performance in the key areas of English and Mathematics. 89% of English Language entries achieved grade 4 or above, while 75% of mathematics entries achieved grade 4 or above. Furthermore, 71% of students achieved five or more GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including both English and Mathematics.

There was also significant high-grade achievement, with 71% of students achieving at least one grade 7–9, while 33% achieved ten GCSEs at grade 4 or above.

The breadth of subject success is particularly pleasing, with 10 subjects recording 100% of entries achieving grades 4–9.

Languages and Humanities were once again particularly strong, with RE achieving 93%, History 100%, French 100%, Spanish 100% and Geography 93% at grade 4 or above. The Sciences also performed strongly, with Physics and Chemistry achieving 100% and Biology and Dual Science achieving 87%. English Literature achieved an excellent 92%.

These results are a testament to the commitment of our students and staff and reflect the school’s focus on ensuring that every young person is supported to fulfil their potential.

We are incredibly proud of all our students and their achievements and we congratulate every member of the Year 11 cohort on their hard work and success.

Where next?  Post-16 Destinations

We are dedicated to guiding our students as they transition to the next stage of their educational journey, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future. Whether progressing to A-Levels, vocational qualifications, or apprenticeships, our students are equipped to pursue their passions in areas such as the arts, sciences, and business. We offer continued support and mentoring, including an excellent Careers programme, helping them navigate these important decisions with confidence.

Some of our recent destinations include:

• Stafford College
• Newcastle College
• Stoke VI Form College
• St. Joseph’s College
• Newcastle-under-Lyme School

We are proud to see our students flourish in their chosen pathways, and we remain committed to helping them succeed in whatever they choose to pursue.