Exam results

GCSE results 2007

The 2007 GCSE exam results were dominated by an outstanding performance from Head Girl Emily Shah who picked up seven A* grades in a top class set of results. Emily, who is intending to study medicine at University, has moved on to study ‘A’ levels at a local Sixth Form.

There was good news too for a great many of the year group, all of whom have been able to move on to their chosen phase of further education.

There was particular praise amongst others for Deputy Head Boy James Dove, who worked amazingly hard to achieve a stunning set of grades.

Headteacher Jonathan Perry explained “At Kingsmead we are proud to have an open admissions policy, which means that we do not select our pupils on academic criteria. Unlike Emily, James was not predicted high GCSE grades, but the effect of small classes, good teaching, excellent parental support and good old fashioned hard work has brought him what he and his family deserved. We celebrate James’ success every bit as much as Emily’s fantastic results, because at Kingsmead we pride ourselves in achieving the best we can with our students, regardless of their baseline ability.”

Deputy Headteacher Julian Eisner was equally enthusiastic. “We have excellent teaching here for the full ability range.” he said. “Our proven track record with the most able is there for all to see, and there is further proof this year that all children can thrive and learn raise their own expectations of themselves here.”

August 2006 had seen results received for the largest year group Kingsmead has ever entered at GCSE level, reflecting the growing confidence of parents in the Senior department which has taught to this level since 1999.

Neither the school nor the group was disappointed as the strongest ever set of results were celebrated all day long and beyond!

Over 71% of candidates achieved grades from A* to C. In addition, the proportion of A* and A grades was up to 20%, the best in the school’s history. Science was a particular favourite, with a total of 15 top grades in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.