Highfields is celebrating another fantastic set of GCSE results.

“More than half of students attained at least one grade 7 and a third of all students achieved three or more grade 7s in total. 64% of students achieved a strong pass (Grade 5 or above) in both English and Maths, whilst 82% attained a standard pass (Grade 4 or above) in both subjects.”

Mr D Treble, Head of Upper School, said: “After unprecedented disruption to education caused by the pandemic, this is the first year group to have sat external examinations in three years.

“Staff and students worked tirelessly in the expectation that exams would go ahead and I'm pleased to say we are celebrating the best ever set of outcomes achieved by a Year 11 cohort at Highfields.

“We are exceptionally proud of all their achievements and wish them every success in the future.

Special mention should go to some exceptional achievements: Selina Malik - nine grade 9s; Bao Thy Nguyen - eight grade 9s and one grade 8; Gursevak Sandhu - eight grade 9s and one grade 8; Toby Macdonald - seven grade 9s and one grade 7 and one grade 6, and Malikah Dawood - five grade 9s, three grade 8s and one grade 7.

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 George Bell and Mya Ashton 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.”

Many students will continue onto their first-choice post-16 destinations next year, with more than 180 students choosing to return to study at Highfields Sixth Form in September