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Sierra Leone’s 2025 WASSCE results have revealed a worrying decline in English Language performance, with only 11.77 percent of candidates obtaining a credit or better, while 63 percent failed the subject outright.
The announcement, made by Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) Conrad Sackey, highlights one of the poorest performances in English in recent years, sparking concern among education stakeholders about literacy levels and teaching standards in secondary schools.
According to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), 143,985 candidates sat the examination nationwide. While some schools and students performed exceptionally well overall, the English Language outcomes stood out as a major weakness.
Despite the decline in English performance, the 2025 examination also showcased notable success stories. Two female candidates topped the national rankings: Jalloh Mariam Roselyne of the Modern Academy Senior School of Excellence emerged as the best candidate, with 4 A1s, 3 B2s, and 2 B3s, while Russell Afwa Jemis of the International Secondary School, Freetown, followed closely with 6 A1s, 2 B3s, and 1 C5.
In the institutional category, Kamboi Senior Secondary School in Kenema was announced as the Best Performing School for 2025, with all ten of its candidates obtaining credits or better in at least five subjects, including English and Mathematics qualifying them for direct university entry.
