We are delighted to share our pupils’ exceptional success in this year’s GCSE examinations. An impressive 39% of all grades awarded were at 7–9, the equivalent of the old A/A* grades. This marks a significant increase on the results achieved in the previous two years, showcasing the remarkable achievements of a cohort who faced considerable challenges throughout the Covid period. 
Almost a quarter of all grades achieved were at 8 or 9, reflecting a substantial uplift from the pupils’ Mock examination performance. These outstanding results highlight the determination, perseverance, and commitment shown by our students and the dedication of our staff. 
Throughout the examination period, pupils continued to attend lessons, demonstrating resilience and determination to maximise their outcomes. Their hard work, focus, and positive attitude have been rightly rewarded, and we are incredibly proud of every one of them. 
We now look forward to welcoming this talented group of young people back in September as they embark on the next stage of their academic journey in our Sixth Form, continuing their studies with confidence and success already under their belt. 

The King David High School is delighted to announce an outstanding set of A Level and Level 3 Diploma results for 2025, a huge leap forward from recent years’ performance. 
This year, over one fifth of all grades were awarded at  A* – the 2nd highest in the school’s history – with close to 50% of all grades at A/A*. This represents an impressive improvement of over 16% on last year’s A/A* results, a testament to the ambition and determination of our students. 
Over a third of all students  achieved an average grade of A or higher, reflecting both the high quality of teaching and the resilience of our learners. In addition, almost 80% of our students have accepted their first choice university offer, gaining entry to some of the most competitive courses in the country, including one student to the University of Cambridge, 3 students accepted to study Medicine, 2 students going to Durham University, 1 to Imperial College London and 1 to Warwick . 
Mrs Tracy Basger, Interim Headteacher, said: 
"We are incredibly proud of our students. Their resilience, commitment, and ambition have shone through. These results are a testament to their hard work, the dedication of our staff, and the unwavering support of our families. This year’s improvement is nothing short of remarkable. We wish every member of our Year 13 cohort the very best as they move on to further education and the next exciting stage of their journey.” 

Year 11s had their practice interview with Our Futures today. 20 business guests representing industry, business, planning, education, law, creativity, the arts, medical and pharmacy, gave up their time to interview students and help prepare them for the wider world.

The National Skills Challenge is a UK-wide skills building and enterprise programme where students worked in teams to design, promote, and pitch innovative solutions to real-world problems. This engaged students in tasks such as idea generation, product design, and marketing, culminating in a “Dragons’ Den” style presentation competition.

Today Y12s took part in this challenge which aligns perfectly with our commitment to fostering creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurial thinking in our students. The skills they will develop through this process—such as problem-solving, collaboration, and presenting ideas—are invaluable for their future careers and personal development.

Two winning teams will be selected from our school to advance to the national finals, where they will have the chance to pitch at NatWest HQ in front of a panel of judges. This is not only a great experience but also a fantastic opportunity for them to grow in confidence and showcase their talents on a national stage.

This is a fully funded opportunity for our students and encourages them to tap into their energy and enthusiasm, and especially it equips them with skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom.

​​We will be releasing A Level results online on Thursday 15th August. They will be sent out at 8 a.m. via the Edulink app, under the ‘Exams’ tab. Once in the tab, please scroll to the 3rd page where you will see ‘Exam Results’. Please note that results will appear on students’ Edulink accounts, but not parents’.     
  
You should also be able to check the Hub section of the UCAS website in the morning to see if your place at university has been confirmed.     
   
Students who need help with clearing are welcome to come to school.  From 8.30 to 10.30 a.m. there will be a small team of teachers who will be able to assist you. They will be located in the main library.     
   
Clearing can be a stressful experience for students. In order to help with this process, if you are coming into school, please ensure that you bring your  UCAS personal ID number, username, password and UCAS clearing number (this is issued to students on results day if you are eligible for clearing).    
  
If you prefer, you can also call the school and we will put you through to one of the teachers in school or get someone to call you back.    
    
You can find details of the clearing process here: https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/results-clearing 
     
Any student wishing to apply for a Review of Marks for their paper should call school to discuss this further. A form will be emailed to you to complete and return to Mrs Burton. Payment for this is via ParentPay.

Students from King David High School were invited to support the Greater Manchester Holocaust Memorial Day Service. These 6th form students were accompanied by Rabbi Rickman, Head of Jewish Studies.

Is there anything better than cooling down with an ice-pop on a lunchtime? 
#IcePopSmiles #Lunchtime #KDCool

We held our end of term prizegiving this morning. Congratulations to all our prize winners. 

Bronze, silver and gold certificates were awarded for Attainment, Achievement, Progress and 100% attendance throughout the year. Those pupils exemplifying the qualities of Emet and Emunah were also recognised in a prize draw.  We hope that even more pupils will be eligible for these awards next year.