Emanuel School

Emanuel has a dedicated Learning Support department that helps pupils experiencing barriers to learning.

“Emanuel has a dedicated Learning Support department. Our staff offer support and expertise to help resolve difficulties and promote positive solutions for pupils experiencing barriers to learning.”

New pupils with learning support needs get an individually reviewed 'Learner Profile' detailing learning preferences and access arrangements.

“The Learning Support team will review each child’s needs individually and create a ‘Learner Profile’.”

Names a Designated Safeguarding Lead and multiple deputy DSLs across school sections, including the Head of Sixth Form.

“Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mrs J McIsaac (Deputy Head: Pupils)”

School states a clear commitment to safeguarding pupil welfare through a safe, positive environment.

“Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children in our care.”

100% of entries in creative subjects (Art, Drama, DT, Music, Photography) were graded A* or A in 2025

“Across the creative subjects (Art, Drama, DT, Music and Photography), 100% of entries were graded A\* or A.”

Strong science GCSE outcomes, with over half of science entries graded top grade 9

“Over half of science entries (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Double Award science) were graded 9”

Class sizes are capped at 24 pupils and are often smaller for GCSE and A Level groups.

“Class sizes are normally no more than 24 pupils and often much smaller for GCSE and A Level groups, so teaching staff have time and space to help individuals and concentrate on effective teaching.”

Almost 100 students submitted the EPQ in 2025, with 49.5% achieving A* grade, a school record

“Almost a hundred students (97) also submitted an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), in which almost half (49.5%) achieved an A\* grade, a school record.”

Academic strand includes A level study, the Extended Project Qualification, academic enrichment activities like the Goddard Lecture programme, and super-curricular clubs and societies.

“Involving not only your A level study but also the Extended Project Qualification, academic enrichment activities such as the Goddard Lecture programme, and a huge range of super-curricular clubs, societies and competitions, from History and Politics Society to the Hans Woyda Maths team;”

School describes itself as a nurturing, respectful, inclusive community with Christian values and high aspirations for pupils

“It prides itself on a nurturing, respectful, and inclusive community anchored in Christian values, where teaching, pastoral care, and co-curricular life are all designed to develop “happy, confident, and kind” young people with high aspirations.”

School emphasises a caring, positive, safe and stimulating environment supporting pupils' development.

“We seek to do this by providing a caring, positive, safe and stimulating environment which promotes the social, physical and moral development of each pupil in the school, taking into account the child’s age, characteristics and needs.”

Sixth form students at Emanuel are enrolled on the Emanuel Award programme covering academic, co-curricular, community, and futures strands.

“As a sixth form student at Emanuel you will be enrolled on the Emanuel Award programme, which aims not only to celebrate your engagement with your core academic studies, but also emphasises the importance to us of your commitment to activities beyond the classroom and school community.”

Emanuel welcomes approx 25-30 external students into sixth form each year and offers a broad range of A level subjects

“We welcome approximately 25-30 bright and ambitious young people into our sixth form from other schools each year.”

Offer holders expected to achieve average of 7+ at GCSE and at least 7s (8 for Maths/Physics) in chosen A-Level subjects

“it is expected that they will achieve an average of 7 or more in their GCSEs and at least 7s in all of the subjects they have chosen for A-Level, with the exception of Maths and Physics where you will require an 8”

Entry to sixth form is via entrance exams in Maths, English, and an online reasoning assessment

“Entry to Emanuel sixth form is on the basis of entrance exams in Maths, English, and an online reasoning assessment.”

EPQ results helped provide many students preferential UCAS offers, resulting in high proportions accessing top universities

“The EPQ results not only highlight the calibre of students in our sixth form, but also provided many with preferential UCAS offers, resulting in high proportions accessing the top universities.”

School provides high level of support for students applying to universities in the UK and abroad, art schools, drama schools and conservatoires

“who will enjoy the high level of support we give students when applying to universities in the UK and abroad, as well as art schools, drama schools and music conservatoires”

2025 GCSE results: 46% of grades were top grade 9, over 75% graded 8-9, and 91% graded 9-7 (A*-A)

“46% of results achieved the top grade 9, with over 75% graded 8 or 9 and 91% graded 9-7 (A\*-A).”

In 2025, 70% of A level entries graded A* or A, and over 30% graded A*

“With 70% of entries graded at A\* or A – and over 30% graded at A\* – this cohort have continued the trend of achieving exceptional final outcomes”