Exceptional results are ‘best ever’ for OCA

CELEBRATIONS were in full swing again at Ormiston Chadwick Academy (OCA) in Widnes as students and staff jumped for joy at the school’s best ever GCSE results.

An impressive 75% of students achieved a Grade 4 or better in English and maths, well above the national average and an increase of 13 percentage points on last year.

The academy has also secured a provisional Progress 8 score nearly a whole grade higher than similar students nationally.

Students achieved in English, with 83% receiving at least a Grade 4 – up by 13% on last year’s results.

More than half of students (55%) secured the higher Grade 5 or above, equivalent to a high C or low B under the old system, with another 13 percentage points on the previous figure.

A school spokeswoman said there was also considerable success in maths, where 81% of students achieved a Grade 4, compared to 70% in 2017, and 50% achieved a Grade 5 or better. Individual successes included: Katie Van Dartel who achieved five 9s, four 8s, and two 7s.

Christian Mulligan who received a 9, four grade 8s and six grade 7s.

Principal Jennifer LowryJohnson said: “I am incredibly proud of our students for these exceptional results, which are especially pleasing given the challenge of the new specifications. They have benefited greatly from the outstanding teaching and the remarkable relationships that exist between staff and students.

“I am so grateful to be leading such a wonderful team of staff that live and breathe our motto ‘above and beyond’, and am very proud of our students.”

Tuesday Humby, OCA executive principal, said: “The class of 2018 are a very special year group – they were in Year 7 when we started Ormiston Chadwick Academy and we have had a lot of fun and laughter over the last five years.

“The fact that they achieved the best results ever seems very apt.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our community who are always with us every step of the way.”

Nick Hudson, Ormiston Academies Trust chief executive, said: “I would like to congratulate everyone at Ormiston Chadwick Academy on this year’s GCSE results – the students fully deserve their success.

“As a trust, it is our absolute priority to ensure that every student fulfils their potential, no matter what their background.

“We are delighted to see these results, it is fantastic to see the academy continuing to go from strength to strength.”