Highfields is celebrating another fantastic set of GCSE results.
Almost a third of students attained 9-7 grades in English and Maths while 68% achieved a strong pass (Grade 5 or above) in both subjects, and 84% attained a standard pass (Grade 4 or above).
Mr D Treble, Head of Upper School, said: “I’m delighted for our students, who have achieved such a fantastic set of GCSE results despite another year filled with disruptions and uncertainty.
“It has been a difficult year for students, and they should be incredibly proud of what they have achieved. Despite the pandemic affecting their normal school routine, they continued to work hard and strive to achieve their GSCE goals.
“It’s also pleasing to see so many students choosing to return to Highfields’ Sixth Form. We expect to have more than 200 students in Year 12 next year.
“All of our Year 11 students are looking forward to their prom tonight which is a much-needed celebration of their work and achievements.”
Special mention should go to some exceptional achievements: Lewis Hopkins - nine grade 9s and one grade 8; Aidan Moore - eight grade 9s, one grade 8 and one grade 7; Freya Martin - eight grade 9s and two grade 8s; Abigail Regan - eight grade 9s and two grade 8s, and Laila Ladher - five grade 9s, three grade 8s, one grade 7 and one grade 6.
Alongside these very high attainers are large numbers of students who have made some quite exceptional progress during their time at Highfields. Mr Treble added: “A special mention should go to Kameron Chander and Aimee Evans who have made the most progress of all students but there are so many of the year group who can be very proud of their achievements. They have a bright future ahead of them. It has been a privilege to support them on their journey.”
Exams were cancelled again this year for the second year in a row due to the Covid pandemic and replaced with teacher assessed grades. Schools could use a range of evidence for grades, including "mini-exams", coursework and mock exams - with one in five schools having a sample of their grades checked by exam boards.
