Local GCSE Students Deal With 'Tougher Exams'
Some exceptional performances from schools in the Acton area
Karis Angus-Hill of Ark Acton Academy achieved five 9s and four 6s
Despite the full implementation of the new numeric grading system which is meant to provide a tougher test in GCSEs this year, there were some outstanding performances at local schools.
Pavin Watcharaboon achieved five 9s, three 8s and two 7s. He is staying at Ark Acton Academy Sixth Form.
He said, “ I’m really surprised by these results. I want to go study medicine after sixth form. It’s my passion to become a pathologist and develop new medicines.
"I owe a tremendous amount to some of the teachers here who helped me gain confidence and achieve these results. It’s not just a solo effort”
Karis Angus-Hill, also at Ark Acton Academy, achieved five 9s and four 6s.
She commented, “This is really unexpected. For some reason I thought I would fail, so I can’t believe these results!
"I didn’t think I would be going to university before I got these so I guess I have to start thinking about that now.
"I joined the school from Australia and have been adapting to the system here. I’m just so relieved that I got these – actually I’m ecstatic!
Pavin Watcharaboon achieved five 9s, three 8s and two 7s
Students at St Benedict's are once again celebrating excellent results, with 58% of all GCSE exams awarded grades 9 to 7, the equivalent of A*-A, and 37% at grades 9-8.
Nine pupils achieved all grade 8s and 9s (straight A*) - James Bignell, Ned Gatacre, Aran Husni, Oscar Jones, Stephanie Maalouf, Milly McCosker, Louis Pyne, Emily Rawlings and Zoe Ziprin.
Almost a quarter of the year group achieved straight 9 - 7 grades, or A*-A.
A number of academic departments at St Benedict's have seen outstanding GCSE results this year: top grades of 9 -7 were awarded to 91% of candidates in French, 83% in History, 69% in Computer Science and 67% in Art and Design.
St Benedict's students with their GCSE results
The Headmaster, Andrew Johnson, said: "I am delighted that our students have once again achieved such excellent results. Congratulations to them and to their teachers, who have supported them so well."
At St Augustine’s Priory outstanding results have been achieved in this year’s GCSE results with 100% of pupils achieving at least one grade 9, 8 or 7 and 21% of all grades were the top grade, 9.
At a time when the emphasis is on STEM subjects, results from St Augustine’s Priory show that their results are excellent across the board with 98% of Triple Science results (Biology, Chemistry & Physics IGCSE) grades at 9, 8 or 7, while 93% of Modern Languages (French, Russian & Spanish) grades were 9, 8 or 7 and 83% of all entries in Art, Drama and Music were grades 9, 8 or 7.
Coupled with this, 83% of Religious Studies grades were 9, 8 or 7. This rigorous examination tests academic acumen and develops sophisticated qualities of ethical debate.
In all, 86% of pupils achieved at least one grade 9 or 8 and 22% of the year group scored grades 9, 8 or 7 in all their subjects.
are moving from strength to strength, celebrating another year of outstanding GCSE results, cementing its position as a leading independent college in West London.
87% of Ealing Independent College's GCSE students this year obtained at least grade 4 and above. There were some exceptional individual student performances such as Riten, who achieved two Grade 9s in Physics and Biology, alongside two Grade 8s in Chemistry and Mathematics.
In addition, the value which the College says it has added to the results of students who enrolled in the College to improve their existing grades from previous schools has been very pleasing this year, with some students enjoying substantial grade enhancement in the subjects which they have retaken, enabling them to move towards A Level courses. One of those students is Albert, who achieved 4 grade enhancements in Maths, English, English Literature and History.
Principal Dr Ian Moores commented, “I am very pleased with the achievements of the GCSE cohort. The GCSE results are again fantastic this year. I am particularly delighted to see our Year 11 cohort performing tremendously well. They are a delightful group who worked conscientiously throughout the year and they have been rewarded with wonderful grades.
August 23, 2019