Highfields was today celebrating some of the highest ever GCSE results achieved by the school.
Around 80% of students attained a standard pass (Grade 4 or above) in both English and Maths, with more than half achieving a strong pass (Grade 5 or above) in both subjects.
Half of students achieved at least one 9-7 grade, with a third attaining three or more 9-7 grades.
Mr D Treble, Head of Upper School, said: “We are delighted to have achieved such a fantastic set of GCSE results in exceptional circumstances.
“We have been so impressed by the way our students have continued to work from home throughout the past few months and although it has been disappointing for them that they couldn’t sit their exams after all of their efforts over months, they should be very proud of what they have achieved.
“Today’s results mean a huge number of students will now get the chance to move on to their first choice of next step destination, including many who will be moving on to continue their studies in our Sixth Form.
“As always, it has been a team effort, and I would like to offer my congratulations to all students, parents and staff on this fantastic set of results. I wish every one of our students the very best of luck going forward as they move on to the next chapter of their lives."
For the first time ever, students across the country are being awarded entirely based on Centre assessed grades - given following a rigorous moderation process involving teaching staff, heads of departments, Senior Leadership Team members and external moderators - after exams were scrapped amid the coronavirus pandemic.
There was anger last week during A-Level results when grades were awarded using a statistical algorithm created by exam regulator Ofqual. But the government made a U-turn ahead of today’s GCSE results meaning the statistical grades only come into play if they are higher than the assessed markings.
Special mention goes to Georgia Derrick, who achieved eight Grade 9s and three Grade 8s, and Sneha Rai, who achieved seven Grade 9s, three Grade 8s and one Grade 7.
Eleanor Corbett attained seven Grade 9s, three Grade 8s and one Grade 6, while Shreya Mistry achieved four Grade 9s, five Grade 8s and two Grade 7s. Jacob Spinks has achieved four Grade 9s, four Grade 8s, two Grade 7s and one Grade 6.
In addition, Hebert Toro Gouveia, Ryan Patel, Jamima Ali, Holly Wilson-Lees, Ethan Birch and David Ehigie deserve special mention for making outstanding progress to achieve excellent results.
