KENT GETS ITS RESULTS
GCSEs 2016
Oakwood Park Grammar School One-third of all pupils gained at least five A* to A grades and an average point score of nine A grades.
Outstanding performances came from Alex Wainwright, Ben Thornton, Daniel Dascalescu, Alex Usmar, Thomas Angus, Kieran Bryan, Connor Davis, George Field, Thomas Hartshorn, Oli Sampson and Tunji Springer who all achieved at least 10 A* to A grades.
Allen Shaji earned 10 A* grades, an A and a B. He said: “I’m just overwhelmed. I didn’t think I’d do this well.”
Nicholas Letchford-Jones, 16, said: “I’m really pleased. I got all A*s and As on the ones I needed for my A-levels.”
Nicholas will be studying physics, geography, biology and art at A-level and will be staying on at Oakwood Park.
Kieran Bryan was lost for words after getting an A in maths, adding that he “used to struggle a lot”.
Head teacher at the Tonbridge Road school, Kevin Moody, said he was delighted. St Augustine Academy Apprehension turned quickly into smiles for the 102 Year 11 pupils at the school in Oakwood Road.
There was a 12% increase on the number of last year’s students achieving five A* to C grades including English and maths.
Paige Lutman-Manley, 16, from Maidstone, received an A in further maths and a B in Spanish.
She said: “In those subjects, I did much better than expected. Overall I got four As and an A* which was in science. I’m going to study A-levels in maths, further maths, politics and sociology. Studying was tiring, time-consuming but worth it.”
Stanley Martin, who got an A in physics and biology, said: “I’m so happy. I really didn’t expect this. I’m overjoyed.”
Principal Jason Feldwick said: “I’m delighted that the hard work and effort from all of our students has been rewarded by this great set of results. Congratulations go to them and their teachers.” St Simon Stock St Simon Stock Catholic School saw 68% of students achieving grades A* to C in English and mathematics, and 97% attaining the top marks in English language.
Of the 165 students who sat the exams, 24 students achieved grades A* and A across more than half of their subjects, including Carol Mealin-Vazquez, Aiden Huynh- Nguyen and Ben George. Ryan Ellesmere, who received seven A* grades and an A and a B, said: “Studying was hard and it was quite competitive but I could handle it.”
Principal Brendan Wall said: “I am delighted for all of our students, the vast majority of whom out-performed their targets, in many cases by a massive margin.” Future Schools Trust (Cornwallis Academy, New Line Learning Academy) Out of the 115 pupils who sat the exams at New Line Learning Academy, 43% secured A* to C grades.
Vicky Harris achieved A grades in English language and English literature, as well as six B grades. Angel Limbu received an A in PE and six Bs, Bobby Liston got an A in art and a B in PE, and Craig Lionet secured A grades in both Mandarin and maths, as well as six Bs.
Other students who achieved top grades included Alice Chapman, who received an A in Mandarin and Jasmine Smith, who achieved an A in PE and a BTEC distinction* in performing arts for dance.
In total 1.6% of students achieved A*.
David Elliott, principal at the Boughton Lane site, said: “Well done to all our students but in particular to those who worked exceptionally hard to achieve excellent GCSE results, which are testament to their dedication and efforts.”
Pupils, parents and staff at Cornwallis Academy in Hubbards Lane, Linton, were celebrating a strong set of GCSE results.
Out of the 232 students who sat the exams, 49% achieved five A* to C grades, including English and maths, which is an 11% increase on last year’s results. Overall, 61% achieved A* to C grades.
High achievers included Chloe Sinclair, Elaura Lacey and Megan Brailey, who all secured eight A* to A grades, as well as Mason Dadson, Reece Winter and George Watts, who all received at least eight A* to C grades.
Principal Isabelle Linney-Drouet said: “I am delighted with this outstanding set of results that students, parents and staff can be rightly proud of.”
Sutton Valence School
One in three pupils at Sutton Valence School are celebrating their good fortune after scooping five or more A grades.
Overall 69% took A* to B grades at the North Street site.
Three top students included Ellie Agu-Benson, who excelled in sport, achieving 11 A* grades. Olivia Ferris gained nine A* grades, and Francesca Ash is the proud recipient of seven A* grades.
Headmaster Bruce Grindlay said: “We take pride in our broad-ability entry continuing to achieve and that Sutton Valence consistently performs above the national average.
“Our teaching staff and students have demonstrated how much one can improve, given the right environment, focus and support.
“We are delighted with this year’s results and despite the large year group and a more diverse cohort, the pupils’ hard work has paid dividends giving them a set of results to be truly proud of.”
Invicta Grammar School
More than a quarter of the 181 pupils at Invicta Grammar achieved straight As and A* grades, and all the girls received five A* to Cs.
Muskaan Ali, Mangat Guntash, Bryony Jenner, Emily Lloyd, Shona Mitchelmore, Michalina Michalska, Yasmin Pewsey and Sophie Scott achieved straight A* grades in all their subjects.
Lucy Brice, Maddie Campbell, Evie Horner, Lydia Levett and Suha Miah achieved 12 A* or A grades.
And twins Olasubomi and Olamid Tolu-Ogunpolu achieved 21 A/A* grades between them, seven of them are A* grades.
In total one-third of all grades were A* and more than half the pupils received eight A grades and above.
Julie Derrick, head teacher at the Huntsman Lane school, said: “If learning was an Olympic sport, our students and staff would have won gold.
“Our students love learning and work tirelessly towards their goal and it has been a delight to coach them and cheer them on.”
Swadelands School said it would not be releasing GCSE results this year. The head teacher has been approached for comment.