Ofsted and Exam Results

Sir Thomas Rich’s underwent a routine two-day Ofsted inspection in December 2025.

Headteacher Matthew Lynch commented: “It goes without saying that we are incredibly proud of the final report, which reflects the unwavering commitment and hard work that is displayed each and every day by pupils and staff, and is a testament to all that we have been working on together at Sir Thomas Rich’s.”

✅ Safeguarding standards met

Strong standard:
✅Achievement
✅ Attendance and behaviour
✅ Curriculum and teaching
✅ Inclusion
✅ Leadership and governance
✅ Personal development and wellbeing
✅ Post 16 provision

Ofsted Report

Ofsted Explainer Video

Government performance tables

2026 A Levels

In 2026, 225 pupils sat A Level examinations which, on almost every measure, produced our best ever set A Level results. The number of A* - A grades increased by ten percentage points from 2025 to 58%, with 23% of grades at A* – an exceptional set of results. The pass rate at A Level was 99.3% and the average number of A Levels gained per candidate was 3.1.

81% of our Y13 students each gained at least one grade A*/A pass, 58% each gained two or more grade A*/A passes including 87 students who each gained three or more A*/A grades and 16 who acieved three or more A* grades

These impressive outcomes are the result of the sustained effort and commitment our students have applied throughout their educational journey.

2026 GCSEs

In 2026, 131 pupils each gained five or more passes at grades 9 to 7 or equivalent; 63 each gained ten or more passes all at grades 9 to 7. 52% of all grades were at the top two grades (8 or 9). 99% of students gained five or more GCSE passes at grades 4 or above. On average, students gained 10.4 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above

Such impressive achievements are a testament to the commitment and perseverance our students have shown across their educational journey.

2025 A Levels

In 2025, the number of A* - B grades has increased once again to 84%, with 48% of grades at A* / A – an exceptional set of results. The pass rate at A Level was 99.7% and the average number of A Levels gained per candidate was 3.1.

74% of our Y13 students each gained at least one grade A*/A pass, 47% each gained two or more grade A*/A passes including 65 students who each gained three or more A*/A grades.

These excellent results reflect the dedication they have demonstrated throughout their studies.

2025 GCSEs

In 2025, 155 Year 11 pupils took GCSEs. These were the best results the School has ever achived at GCSE (excuding 2020-2022 pandemic years) when measured on %8-9 (57.3%) and %7-9 (78.2%).

139 pupils each gained five or more passes at grades 9 to 7 or equivalent; 77 each gained ten or more passes all at grades 9 to 7. 97% of students gained five or more GCSE passes at grades 4 or above. On average, students gained 10.5 GCSE passes (at grade 4 or above).

2024 A Levels

At A Level, Year 13 students achieved results that were among the School’s best ever as a cohort, with the exception of the pandemic years. In total 18% of the grades awarded were A*, and the average grade awarded was an A. In addition, 74% of pupils achieved at least one grade A or A*, with 73 students obtaining three A Levels at these grades – 12 of whom obtained at least three A* grades.