Our successful Oxford applicant, Rachael C-M, scored three A* grades after scoring a full 100% in five of her six A2 modules; she gained a place at St Catherine’s College to study English.
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“They have been a fantastic year group to work with and I wish them well in the future”.
Among the high-achievers was Alice Liddle, 16, from Ashbrooke who picked up eight A* and three A grades.
This means Haringey schools, on average, scored 14 per cent above the national average in English and nine per cent above in maths.
“It is great to see a larger proportion of our students achieving the very highest grades at a time when exam standards are becoming ever tougher”.
He said: “Those youngsters getting a middling D have a fighting chance of increasing that to a C. I think I’m going to be in shock for a while”. “It is certainly the most appropriate step for a number”. An increase from 53% past year.
CELEBRATIONS have begun today at The Castle School in Thornbury with another year of impressive GCSE results.
Entries for media/film/TV studies fell by 11.6%, while performing/expressive arts declined by 9.4%.
He said overall the results across all GCSE subjects demonstrated “real stability”.
The EBacc will force GCSE students to study English, Maths, Science, a language and a humanity, and has come under scrutiny from politicians and creative leaders saying the move will “devalue” art and design subjects.
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With the school celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, principal Dr Seamus Quinn is delighted with its continuing success. “Our students and staff have worked tirelessly to ensure that the best possible grades have been awarded and we are all incredibly proud of their achievements”.
