Student Success
Celebrating Outstanding GCSE, BTEC and A-Level Results
At Downe House Riyadh, student success is rooted in ambition, resilience and the confidence to aim high. Our students are supported by expert teaching, personalised guidance and a culture of academic aspiration that encourages every girl to fulfil her full potential.
We are proud to celebrate the achievements of our students, with outcomes that reflect not only strong academic performance, but also the determination, focus and character of each cohort.
GCSE Results
We are proud to share the outstanding GCSE results achieved by our 2025-26 cohort. These results reflect the ambition, resilience and academic focus of our students, as well as the strength of the support they receive across every stage of their learning journey. Our students made strong progress from their individual starting points, achieving outcomes above those predicted from their baseline assessments.
Performance was particularly strong across the core subjects:
100% of students achieved a grade 5 or above in both English Language and English Literature
95% of students achieved a grade 4 or above in Mathematics
89% of students achieved grade 4 or above in Combined Science
The school also celebrated excellent outcomes in Arabic Language, with Year 10 early entry students completing their Arabic IGCSE ahead of their final GCSE year, with 100% achieving grade 5 or above and 80% securing the highest grades of 9–7 (A*-A).
86% of grades awarded at 9-4 9(A*-C) or above
74% of grades awarded at 9-5 (A*-B) or above
Nearly a third of all grades awarded at 9-7 (A*-A)
A-Level Results
For our 2025–2026 A Level cohort, results reflected the benefits of a highly personalised and ambitious academic experience. Within a selective Sixth Form setting, students were supported through close mentoring, tailored pathways and focused preparation for their next steps beyond school.
With a 100% pass rate, and almost half of the results graded at A*-B this cohort demonstrated both individual determination and the benefits of a focused, supportive Sixth Form experience.
100% pass rate across AS and A Levels
BTEC Results
The school celebrated a 100% pass rate across all BTEC subjects, reflecting our students’ commitment, determination and achievement.
100% pass rate in BTEC subjects