Royal Hospital School Celebrates Consecutive Record-Breaking GCSE Results
The Royal Hospital School (RHS), in Ipswich, is celebrating another year of exceptional academic success as its Year 11 pupils achieve outstanding GCSE results – the best in the school’s history!
An impressive 56% of all grades were awarded at the very highest level of 9–7, with 98% at grades 9-4. This marks the second consecutive year of record-breaking GCSE performance at RHS, reinforcing the school’s sustained trajectory of academic excellence.
These results follow only a week after the school’s best-ever A Level outcomes, with 46% of grades awarded at A*-A or equivalent. Taken together, these back-to-back records across GCSE and A Level are truly remarkable and stand as a testament to the determination, ambition, and talent of the diverse RHS community.
Irfan Latif, Headmaster, comments: ‘
I am truly delighted for our 2025 GCSE cohort and immensely proud of all they have achieved - both academically and through their wider contribution to life at RHS. Many have balanced their studies alongside our vibrant co-curricular opportunities, from sailing and music to sport, CCF, leadership positions, and more.
RHS is proud to be home to pupils from a wide range of backgrounds, and it is a genuine privilege to provide the opportunities and support that enable them to fulfil their potential. I am deeply grateful to my colleagues for their unwavering dedication, to our families for their encouragement and guidance, and above all to our pupils, who have thrown themselves wholeheartedly into every aspect of RHS life. They have achieved remarkable results while developing as confident, well-rounded young people.
The future is exceptionally bright for this cohort. We look forward to welcoming them back into the RHS Sixth Form in September, alongside new pupils from across UK and around the world, as they continue their RHS journey.’
Katie Banks, Deputy Head (Academic), comments: '
Our pupils should be immensely proud of all they have achieved. Results Day marks the culmination of years of hard work, and at RHS we are delighted that this has once again translated into record-breaking outcomes. We are thrilled with all that has been accomplished both in and beyond the classroom, as pupils grow and develop their strengths, talents, and passions. I look forward to continuing to support, guide, and encourage our pupils as they progress through the RHS Sixth Form and take the next steps in shaping their futures.'
Pupil profiles
Elise Liddell: 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9
Elise has achieved excellent set of GCSE results in English Literature, English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, French, and Latin.
The highest performing pupil, Elise achieved the highest possible grade in every one of her subjects.
Since joining RHS in Year 9, Elise has made the most of every opportunity as both an academic and sports scholar. She has represented the school at the highest level in hockey and cricket, playing in the 1st teams for both sports. Her dedication has also been recognised through consistently achieving her Diamond Award, acknowledging academic effort.
Beyond sport, Elise has shown a strong commitment to school life, serving as a peer mentor and being an active member of both the guard and the philanthropy committee. She has also taken part in service activities, supporting local primary schools and care homes, activities she found especially rewarding.
Elise will be back this September to study A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology, alongside an EPQ at the RHS Sixth Form, with the ambition of pursuing a degree in Medicine or Dentistry at university.
Stanley Kemp, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 8, 7
Stanley has achieved excellent GCSE results in Combined Science, Geography, History, Spanish, and Philosophy and Religious ÍÑ¿ã°É.
Since joining RHS in Year 7, Stanley has become a keen sportsman, with a particular passion for cricket. He has been an enthusiastic and active participant in school sport throughout his time here. Academically, History has stood out as his favourite subject, where his interest and engagement have consistently shone through.
In September, Stanley will go on to study Maths, History, and Economics in our RHS Sixth Form. He has set his sights on a future career in finance.
Hebe McQuaker, 9, 9, 9, 9, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 7
Hebe has achieved excellent GCSE results across Maths, English Literature, English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, French, History, Music, and DT.
Joining RHS from Kersey Primary School in Year 7, Hebe has made the most of her time at the school, immersing herself in a wide range of academic and co-curricular opportunities. She has completed her Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award and is now working towards Gold. As a Corporal in the Army section of CCF, a Secretary General in Model United Nations, and a dedicated musician, Hebe has developed strong leadership, confidence, and discipline.
Music has been central to Hebe’s RHS journey - she is involved in Chapel Choir, Chamber Choir, Marching and Concert Band, as well as Gig Night performances and solo singing, having recently achieved Grade 7 vocals and Silver Performance Colours.
This September, Hebe will study A Levels in History, Music and Maths in the RHS Sixth Form, with the goal of studying Architecture at university.
Reflecting on her time at RHS, Hebe says: '
RHS has given me a vast array of opportunities that I could have never imagined. This could only have been made possible through the supportive staff, who have enabled and encouraged me in everything I’ve done.'
August 2025