LEIGHTON Park has congratulated its students as they collect their GCSE results today, Thursday, August 22.
The school saw an overall rise of 8% in the number for grades given of 7 or above, which constituted 56% of those given.
More than two in five of the total grades given were Grade 8 or higher, and more than one in five (21%) were Grade 9.
Meanwhile Grades 7 or above constituted 92% of those given in Geography, 80% in Engineering, 67% in physics, 62% in Maths, 60% in Chemistry, and 60% in Music and Biology.
English Literature and Language saw Grades 7+ constituting 59% and 58% respectively, and 100% in French and Russian, with 89% in Mandarin and 80% in German.
Deputy Head Academic Alex Wallace said: “We are absolutely thrilled with these results.
“A rise of 8 percentage points at grades 9-7 is simply exceptional and reflects the hard work and dedication of students, staff and parents.
“This morning it was a real pleasure to see such joy on everyone’s faces–these results bode well for the future at Leighton Park.”
Two students achieved straight 9s, including Olivia, who said: “I think these results are down to my amazing teachers and I can’t thank them enough.”
Dr Randall, Olivia’s dad, said: “We originally picked Leighton Park for Harriet as she has working memory issues.
“We knew the small class sizes would really help her–the School transformed Harriet with incredible support.
“Olivia followed because we were so happy with how the school helped Harriet–I’m not sure they could have achieved these results at another school.
“They are very different but Leighton Park has been fantastic for both of them.”
Antigoni, who also achieved straight 9s, said: “I would like to thank Duncan, Jenny, Gemma and Shabs for the extra sessions and the support when I doubted myself most.
“I’m really looking forward to being in the new Sixth Form Study Centre next year – it looks amazing.
“Thank you to all my teachers for putting the maximum possible effort into all my classes to help me achieve the best grades.”
Antigoni’s mum, Alexandra, said: “I would like to say a massive thank you to the school as we had some tough moments through the year and we received fantastic support–I am so happy!”
Matthew Judd, Head of Leighton Park, was very pleased with the results: “The success we are celebrating today is a shared one.
“It reflects the close-knit community we nurture here, where students support each other, staff go above and beyond, and parents play a crucial role in our collective achievements.
“Our students have not only excelled academically but have done so with kindness, humility, and a deep respect for one another—qualities we value as much as their grades.
“We are also thrilled that almost all of our students will be continuing their educational journey with us, proceeding to our Sixth Form to pursue their chosen courses in our brand-new Sixth Form Study Centre, Grove.”
He explained: “As they move forward, we are confident that they will continue to embody the Quaker values that define our school.
“We look forward to seeing the positive impact they will undoubtedly have on the wider world.”
