DENEFIELD School has congratulated its students on their results as GCSE and BTEC pupils receive their grades today, Thursday, August 24.
The school reports that nearly 80% of students gained a least a grade 4 or above in both English and Maths, considered to be a ‘standard pass’ equivalent to grade C.
The percentage of students achieving at least a grade 5 in English and Maths– a ‘strong’ pass equivalent to a grade B or above– also rose once again, against a backdrop of national decline.
In several subjects such Physics, Philosophy and Ethics, and Physical Education, over half of all students gained the very top grades of 7-9, equivalent to A and A*.
In addition, a significant proportion of Denefield’s pupils speak a language other than English at home and the school supports students in completing qualifications in their home language where that language is offered at GCSE.
All of the students who undertook a GCSE in their home language achieved at least a Grade 8, equivalent to an A*.
For vocational qualifications, more than two thirds of Denefield students achieved a Merit or higher at Level 2, equivalent to a B or above, and a third of students achieved a Distinction or Distinction*, equivalent to A or A*.
Mr Towill, Headteacher at the school, said: “The hard work, clear evidence of revision and sheer determination demonstrated by Denefield students has once again paid off.
“Denefield staff are proud of all of their achievements and wish all Year 11 students the very best in their future endeavours as they progress to Sixth Form, apprenticeships or enter the world of work and training.”
