Exam results

Our students achieved some fantastic examination results this year and Principal Cath Lennon, stated:

"We are delighted with our results and tremendously proud of our students. Our high grades and a pass rate of more than 80% reflects the hard work and dedication of students and staff and the fantastic support our young people receive from their families".

Highlights

Year 11

• An outstanding 81% of students achieved at least five or more GCSE passes
• 54% of students gained at least five or more GCSE passes, including Mathematics and English
• 91.9% of Year 11 students continued with their learning and 6.5% of leavers secured employment

Post 16

• Almost 50% of our A level grades in 2011 were A*, A and B grades
• Our A level teaching for 2010 and 2011 was rated a ‘3’ (excellent) by ALPS on a scale of 1-9 (where 1 is outstanding and 9 is poor)
• For the last 3 years, we have ‘added value’ according to ALPS
• Nearly 80% of the A level grades in 2011 were A*-C
• Joe Cooper gained 5 A levels at grades A*,A*,A,A,B and is going to read Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge
• Forty two out of the fifty students who applied got their first choice university
• 93.1% of Year 12 students continued with their learning and 5.2% moved into employment
• 81.8% of Year 13/14 students continued with their learning and 13% secured employment.
• Ali Findlay and Duncan Ion achieved A* and A grades at A level
• Six students gained all A* grades