STUDENTS at Leighton Park have been praised for a “stunning” set of GCSE results as they achieved significantly more top grades than the national average.
This year’s cohort secured more 9s than the Class of 2019 and achieved 48% grades 9-7, compared to the 22% set by the rest of the country.
A near-perfect 96% of all grades were between 9-4.
Matthew Judd, Head of Leighton Park, said: “Once again it is marvellous to see so many young people fulfilling their potential and achieving some stunning grades.
“The students and their teachers have all worked hard to ensure these results are where they should be.
“Sometimes the press can paint a picture of difficult outcomes but our students have had brilliant results and are well set for both the International Baccalaureate and A Level/BTEC qualifications in our Sixth Form.”
Diana de la Mora, who will embark on the IB programme next year, achieved seven 9s, one eight and an A. She said: “It was a lot of hard work, but I’m glad it paid off. I’m glad that my teachers were so supportive.
“They helped me to achieve what I wanted to and to have the courage to continue studying despite the stress. I’ve chosen to take the IB course for Sixth Form because I truly believe that the IB will give me the greatest chance to develop myself into the individual I strive to be.
“Gaining the freedom to continue studying many different subjects will not only allow me to enhance and broaden my view of the world but also allow me to immerse myself in a passionate, hard-working group of diverse people.”
Noah Ramos-Galvez, proud of his results which included five 8s and two 7s, added: “I was a bit nervous before I opened them but I’m all good now. The teachers have been really helpful for me, and extra sessions were available if they were required. It’s been great. Really supportive.”
Noah is looking forward to pursuing Music, Maths, Chemistry and Physics at A-Level in the Sixth Form next year.
Youssef El-Nagar, who took his Arabic GCSE two years early, was excited to have achieved a grade 9.
Proud mum, Amal, said: “He’s very happy, he’s done so well. He’s taken a shot and I think he’s killed it.”
