AN “AMAZING achievement” was how the headteacher of The Barclay School in Stevenage described this year’s GCSE results.
The number of students achieving five A*-C grades including English and maths was 57%, an 11% increase on last year.
Overall, 73% obtained five A*-C grades, while 21 Year 11 students also sat an AS level in critical thinking, with 15 achieving a C or above.
“This is an impressive result for this key performance measure and I am thrilled with our increased position against the national downward trend,” said headteacher Debbie Upton.
“Particularly pleasing is the number of students of all abilities who have attained the top grades. This is an amazing achievement at a time when we know GCSEs are being made harder and top grades are more difficult to attain.
“This success affirms the school’s determination to secure the highest academic standards for its students in Stevenage. This has been a team effort with students, staff and parents working together to achieve the best possible outcomes.”
Basil Regi was among the stand out performers with six A*s, four As and an A in AS level critical thinking.
Bailey Sharpe Ledger got five A*s, two As, two Bs and an A in AS level critical thinking.
Nicola McClean achieved three A*s, five As and three Bs, while Tendai Makumie obtained seven As and three Bs.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here