Northern Education Trust Buile Hill Academy has been a proud member of the trust since September 2024, and is thrilled to celebrate an exceptional set of GCSE results this year. The whole school community is enjoying this moment of success, which reflects the incredible dedication of students, staff and families, all underpinned by the trust’s values of aspiration, resilience, respect, integrity, and a relentless focus on outcomes.

• In English and maths combined, the percentage of students achieving a grade 4 or above has risen from 33% in 2024 to an impressive 65.1% in 2025 – an increase of over 32 percentage points.
• The percentage of students achieving a grade 5 or above has jumped from 16.8% in 2024 to a magnificent 49.4% in 2025, a gain of almost 33 percentage points.
• The academy’s average point score (APS) has also climbed significantly, from 30.4 in 2024 to 42.0 in 2025.
• The academy significantly improved its pupil premium results and looks set to exceed national averages for PP students by 10% in both 5+ and 4+ English and maths.
• The academy also significantly improved its results for SEND students, with a 14% increase in SEND students achieving 5+ in English and maths and a 17% increase in SEND students achieving 4+ compared with last year’s results.

James Haslam, Principal, said: “We are overjoyed with this year’s results, they represent so much more than just grades. They are the story of belief, teamwork and determination from our incredible students, our dedicated staff, and the families who stand alongside us. This transformation opens new doors of opportunity for our young people, and it shows the real impact of the Northern Education Trust model of school improvement. At Buile Hill we are raising aspirations every single day, and today’s success proves what our students are capable of. I could not be prouder of their resilience, their spirit, and the unwavering support of our staff and families who have made this possible.”

Dean Buckley, Associate Senior Executive Principal at Northern Education Trust added: “These outstanding results are a testament to the unwavering dedication, hard work, and resilience of both our students and staff. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the Buile Hill community, and every member of our school should take immense pride in what we’ve accomplished together. Buile Hill is now on track to be recognised as one of the most improved schools nationally, a truly remarkable transformation. My heartfelt congratulations to everyone involved. We couldn’t be prouder of our exceptional students.”

This year’s results mark a turning point for Buile Hill Academy and are being celebrated widely by students, staff, and families alike. They demonstrate the strength of the Northern Education Trust model, which is transforming lives through high expectations, excellent teaching, and a culture of respect and integrity.