Praise for ‘incredible students’
BURNHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL: Headteacher Dr Andy Gillespie said that this year has been the ‘best set of GCSE results ever’.
Nearly a quarter of GCSEs resulted in a grade 9 and 70 per cent of all GCSEs resulted in grades 7, 8 or 9.
“They are an incredible bunch of students who had to cope with a huge amount over the last two years: lockdowns, not being in school, getting used to remote learning, and they had to get used to different information at the last minute about their exams which they’ve coped with brilliantly,” Dr Gillespie said.
CLAIRES COURT: A total of 97 per cent of all grades achieved were above a grade 4, with approximately two-thirds being graded from 9-6.
James Wilding, academic principal said: “It’s been my privilege to ensure our students have enjoyed excellent access to their teachers and academic programmes of study, and these heartwarming results confirm the school has managed the pressures brought by lockdowns really well.”
COX GREEN SCHOOL: The school congratulated its Year 11 cohort after ‘such a challenging period of time’.
Headteacher Danny Edwards said: “These results are a culmination of five years’ hard work, and high-quality teaching, and I would also like to recognise the outstanding work of our teachers and support staff. Alongside this, thank you to all of staff, parents and carers whose support of our students is gratefully appreciated.”
DESBOROUGH COLLEGE: A pass rate of 84 per cent was achieved for grades 9 to 4, including maths and English.
Student Adam Ashour, 16, said he was ‘pretty happy’ to receive seven 9s and two 8s.
Principal Maggie Callaghan, said: “These results make me so proud. I am delighted that in spite of the challenges COVID provided for schools and their students nationwide, the love, care and aspirations we have for our students and our vision for their success has been realised.”
FURZE PLATT SENIOR SCHOOL: Headteacher Dr Andrew Morrison said he was ‘absolutely delighted’ at the results.
He added: “Their focus and commitment since returning from various lockdowns has been notable and I am pleased that students hard work has paid off.
“These results have not simply been achieved by the students alone. Our young people have been ably supported by their families and Furze Platt Senior School staff.”
HOLYPORT COLLEGE: A bumper set of results are being celebrated at the school, where more than 30 per cent of all entries were awarded grades 7-9.
A total of 86 per cent of all entries have been awarded above a grade 4, while 83 per cent of students achieved a pass in both English and maths.
Head Ben McCarey said: “When the pandemic began, these young people had not even chosen their GCSE options. They are a wonderful group of young people who have pulled together to support one another through incredible adversity and their results are testament to this.”
NEWLANDS GIRLS’ SCHOOL: Acting coheadteachers Jo Capon and Matthew Henshaw have congratulated their
Year 11 cohort on a ‘phenomenal set of results’.
In a statement, the pair said: “We would like to pass on congratulations to our Year 11 cohort on a phenomenal set of results. We are also very grateful for the support given to the students by their parents and carers.
“These results reflect a lot of hard work and dedication over five years, with students having to be incredibly positive and resilient to reach these high standards.”
READING BLUE COAT SCHOOL, SONNING: ‘Some of the best public examination results in the school’s history’ were achieved, with 100 per cent of students achieving five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths.
A total of 79 per cent of grades were at grade 7 or above and 91 per cent of grades are at 6 or above.
Headmaster Pete Thomas said: “Despite the disruption these students have faced, the support from staff and families, along with their ability and determined efforts, have led to this moment of celebration, which they should savour.”
SIR WILLIAM BORLASE'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL, MARLOW: A total of 29 per cent of results were a grade 9, with more than half (57 per cent) being at least a grade 8, while 79 per cent were graded from 9-7.
Kay Mountfield, headteacher, said: “The students and staff worked incredibly hard, showing determination and resilience in what have been a couple of challenging years. They fully deserve
their success and we wish them all the very best for the next exciting two years of learning.”
THE PIGGOTT SCHOOL, WARGRAVE: The school celebrated its ‘best combined English and mathematics level 4+pass rate at 92 per cent’.
“Our students and staff have worked incredibly hard and this year’s results are a testament to this,” said executive headteacher Derren Gray.
“Thanks to all the teaching and support staff for their continued dedication and professionalism.
“Congratulations to all our students on their richly deserved success and thank you to all of their parents for their unstinting support.”
THE WINDSOR BOYS’ SCHOOL: The school prepared students for their first exams in years by doing ‘more mocks and revision sessions than we have ever done,’ said headteacher Sean Furness.
A total of 74 per cent of students achieved grades 4-9 in English and maths, with 51 per cent achieving a grade 5 and above – an increase of about five per cent since 2019.
WINDSOR GIRLS’ SCHOOL: A total of 84 per cent achieved a English GCSE pass and 75 per cent nabbed their maths.
Lucinda Thompson had an extra challenge on top of COVID to contend with.
“I got diagnosed with epilepsy during lockdown, so having to deal with that and then having to miss more school after we’d gone back, I think that caused a lot more disruption than just lockdown,” she said.
Despite that, Lucinda got all 7s, 8s and 9s.