Nord Anglia Education Posts Record I/GCSE Results with 48.5% of Grades in Top Band
Event summary
- Nord Anglia Education's largest-ever I/GCSE cohort (3,380 students) achieved 48.5% of grades in the top 9-7 band, up from 48.1% in 2025.
- Results exceeded England's national average of 22% for top grades.
- Standout performances included Oxford International College Brighton with 75% of grades at 9-6 and NACIS Shanghai with 48% at 9-7.
- Strong results across multiple curricula: 50.4% of A Level grades were A*–A, and 70.5% of AP students scored 4 or 5.
The big picture
Nord Anglia Education's strong I/GCSE results underscore its position as a leader in international education, with performance metrics that significantly outpace national averages. The results reflect a broader trend of elite private schools leveraging personalized learning and high-quality teaching to drive academic excellence. With over 100,000 students across its global network, Nord Anglia's ability to sustain these outcomes will be critical in maintaining its competitive edge in the premium education sector.
What we're watching
- Sustainability of Growth
- Whether Nord Anglia can maintain this level of academic performance as its student cohort continues to expand.
- Global Expansion
- The pace at which Nord Anglia can replicate these results across its 90 schools in 37 countries.
- Competitive Positioning
- How these results will impact Nord Anglia's standing among other premium international education providers.