--- title: Exam Results 2026 | Academic Progress | Orange Tree School description: Explore Orange Tree School's 2026 exam results, year-on-year progress and success across GCSE, vocational and post-16 qualifications. --- [![OTS logo](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OrangeTreeSchool%20logo_large.png?width=1391&height=797&name=OrangeTreeSchool%20logo_large.png "OTS logo")](https://orangetreeschool.org?hsLang=en) [![OTS logo](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OrangeTreeSchool%20logo_large.png?width=1391&height=797&name=OrangeTreeSchool%20logo_large.png "OTS logo")](https://orangetreeschool.org?hsLang=en) - [About](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/en-gb/) - [Welcome](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/welcome-message) - [Why OTS?](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/why-ots) - [Vision and ethos](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/vision-and-ethos) - [The Orange Tree approach](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/the-orange-tree-approach) - [Meet our team](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/meet-the-team) - [Inspection reports](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/inspection-reports) - [Policies](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/en-gb/policies) - [Advisory Board](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/governance-and-advisory-board) - [Learning](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/learning) - [Curriculum](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/curriculum-overview) - [Exam Results](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/exam-results-2026) - [Subjects](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/subjects-) - [Inclusion](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/inclusion-ots) - Case Studies - [Student life](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/student-life) - Term dates - [Term dates 2026-2027](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/term-dates-2026-2027) - [Key Dates](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/orange-tree-school-key-dates) - [The School Day](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/the-school-day) - [Attendance and Punctuality](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/attendance-and-punctuality) - [Therapy](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/therapy) - [School Meals](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/school-meals) - [Clubs](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/clubs) - [Admissions](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/admissions-overview) - [Overview](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/admissions-overview) - [Parents](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/admissions-parents) - [Parent Portal](https://orangetreeschool.isamshosting.cloud/auth/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Fauth%2Fconnect%2Fauthorize%2Fcallback%3Fclient_id%3DiSAMS.Portal.Cloud.Parents%26redirect_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Forangetreeschool.parents.isamshosting.cloud%252Fcallback%26response_type%3Dcode%26scope%3Doffline_access%2520openid%2520iSAMS.CloudPortals.Api%2520iSAMS.Auth.ChangeAccountPassword.Invoke%26state%3D6288a9c4f299441b9ae0b37568787e77%26code_challenge%3DfuBUltrIR0eagPE4KtXBt1EUQxJW5HVFsvRZBXHs9fI%26code_challenge_method%3DS256%26response_mode%3Dquery%26acr_values%3DportalType%253AParents) - [Local authority funding route](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/local-authority-funded-route-parent) - [FAQs](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/admissions-faqs) - [News](https://orangetreeschool.org/blog) - [Newsletters](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/newsletters) - [Blog](https://orangetreeschool.org/blog) - [Events](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/events) - [Feedback](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/feedback) - Ridgeway Site - [Lead Teacher Welcome](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/lead-teacher-ridgeway) - [A Typical day at Ridgeway](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/ridgeway-typical-day) - [Pastoral](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/pastoral-ridgeway) - School Information - Meet the Team - [Admissions](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/-admissions) - [Term Dates](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/term-dates-ridgeway-2026-2027) - [Exam Results](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/exam-results-2026) - [School Magazine](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/book-club-and-magazine) - [Academic programme](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/academic-programme) - Contact Us - [Work with us](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/careers) - [Contact Details](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/contact) # Academic progress. Individual success. **Orange Tree School 2026 exam results** Ambitious teaching, personalised support and a nurturing environment help every student move towards a brighter future. [Explore our 2026 results](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/exam-results-2026#results) ![hero-jobbies-7](https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/395201/hero-jobbies-7.svg) ORANGE TREE SCHOOL · SUMMER 2026 ## 2026 results at a glance Our students achieved meaningful success across GCSEs, vocational qualifications and post-16 study. These outcomes reflect high expectations, carefully tailored teaching and the determination of our young people. [At a glance](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/exam-results-2026#results)[Academic progress](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/exam-results-2026#exam-progress)[Full OTS results](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/exam-results-2026#exam-full-results)[Ridgeway results](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/exam-results-2026#exam-ridgeway)[Our approach](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/exam-results-2026#exam-support) **73%** **English Language** Grade 4+ 8 of 11 entries **70%** **Mathematics** Grade 4+ 7 of 10 entries **6** **students passed every qualification they entered** PROGRESS OVER TIME ## Progress that can be seen Year-on-year improvement in two core subjects provides a clear measure of our academic progress as an independent specialist school. | Core subject | OTS 2025 | OTS 2026 | Improvement | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **English Language** | 61% | **73%** | **+12 percentage points** | | **Mathematics** | 60% | **70%** | **+10 percentage points** | ## Success across a broad curriculum Achievement at Orange Tree School is not confined to one pathway. In 2026, students achieved a 100% pass rate in Art and Design, Religious Studies, BTEC Level 2 Food Technology, Number and Measure Level 2, EPQ and Step Up to English Level 2. > **Every result represents an individual journey.** > For some students, success means achieving a high GCSE grade. For others, it means re-engaging with education, building confidence or securing the qualification that unlocks their next step. ORANGE TREE SCHOOL · RESULTS IN DETAIL ## Full 2026 results ### Core GCSE subjects | Subject | Entered | Grade 4+ | Pass rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | English Language | 11 | 8 | **73%** | | English Literature | 5 | 3 | **60%** | | Mathematics | 10 | 7 | **70%** | | Science | 9 | 5 | **55%** | ### Additional and post-16 qualifications | Qualification | Entered | Passed | Pass rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Art and Design GCSE | 2 | 2 | 100% | | Religious Studies GCSE | 4 | 4 | 100% | | History GCSE | 3 | 2 | 67% | | BTEC Level 2 Food Technology | 8 | 8 | 100% | | Number and Measure Level 1 | 7 | 4 | 57% | | Number and Measure Level 2 | 6 | 6 | 100% | | Extended Project Qualification | 1 | 1 | 100% | | Step Up to English Level 2 | 1 | 1 | 100% | | Spanish A-Level | 1 | 1 | 100% (Grade C) | **About these results:** Percentages are based on Orange Tree School's Summer 2026 results and should be read alongside the number of entries shown. Small cohorts mean that each student's outcome has a significant effect on percentages. Updated August 2026. ELLERN MEDE RIDGEWAY · SEPARATE COHORT ## Ellern Mede Ridgeway 2026 results Students at Ellern Mede Ridgeway also achieved strong outcomes across A-level and core GCSE qualifications. These results are shown separately to reflect the branch's own cohort and curriculum. **100%** **A-level pass rate** 2 of 2 entries **100%** **Core GCSE grade 4+** 8 of 8 entries **3** **students passed every qualification they entered** ### Ridgeway A-level results | Subject | Entered | Passed | Grade | Pass rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Psychology | 1 | 1 | B | **100%** | | Criminology | 1 | 1 | A | **100%** | ### Ridgeway core GCSE results | Subject | Entered | Grade 4+ | Grades achieved | Pass rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | English Language | 2 | 2 | 8, 5 | **100%** | | English Literature | 2 | 2 | 8, 4 | **100%** | | Mathematics Foundation Tier | 2 | 2 | 5, 5 | **100%** | | Biology Foundation Tier | 1 | 1 | 5 | **100%** | | Chemistry Foundation Tier | 1 | 1 | 5 | **100%** | **About the Ridgeway results:** Percentages are based on Summer 2026 results and should be read alongside the number of entries shown. 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