The Ministry of Education has described this year’s Grade 6 National Assessment results as a “quiet triumph”, praising students and educators for their resilience amid what it called an academically challenging year.

Speaking at the formal release of the results, the Director of Education said officials were celebrating with “full hearts and lifted spirits” following improvements across all core subjects and a majority of students achieving top-level grades.

More than 50% of candidates were placed in Level One, the highest performance tier, which the Director described as “no small accomplishment”.

The Ministry noted that despite a school year marked by uncertainty and disruption, performance in every subject—Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies—exceeded a 60% pass rate.

Science showed the most significant improvement, while Mathematics recorded a modest but meaningful gain, attributed in part to ongoing teacher mentorship and classroom monitoring efforts.

“These results tell a story of resilience in motion, of purpose carried through to the end,” the Director said.

The Ministry commended the overall top student, the top three students nationally, and leading performers from public schools, including the top male student and the top female public-school student.

Two schools tied for having the most students in the Top 100, while one public institution led the nation in total students on that list.

Acknowledging the wider community that contributed to the results, the Ministry extended thanks to teachers from kindergarten through Grade 6, as well as school secretaries, cleaners, crossing guards, school bus staff, and school meals personnel.

“We recognise that the students did not begin at Grade 6,” the Director said. “This is a system-wide achievement.”

Special tribute was paid to Miss Ineta Francis, the outgoing Assistant Director of Education, for her continued commitment to the examination process despite being on pre-retirement leave.

“Your service was not just professional. It was sacrificial,” the Director said.

Students who did not attain their desired grades or school placements were encouraged not to lose hope.

“Though the world spins on the axis of discovery, one quiet truth endures: flowers bloom where they are planted,” the Director said.

The Ministry reaffirmed its pledge to support all students as they transition into secondary education.

“Our goal remains unchanged and unwavering: every learner succeeds.”