Bearwood College’s Impressive GCSE results
Bearwood College’s GCSE pupils have achieved an impressive set of results this year, with our percentage of candidates gaining 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above overall went up five points to 96.4%.
Mr George Penlington, Academic Deputy, commented: “A tremendous 95% of candidates gained 5 GCSE’s, including Maths and English, at Grade C or above, a massive twelve-point shift from last year. The overall success rate of pupils achieving entry into the Sixth Form with 5 A*-C Grades, including English and Maths, remains well above the national average. And 89.3% of entries gaining a Grade C or above, a four-point increase on last year’s results. Over 26% of entries are at Grade A* or A, one point above last year. This is testament to the commitment and diligence from all our pupils, staff and parents.”
Stephen Aiano, Headmaster, said: “This is a splendid achievement. All our Year 11 students and all the staff have put in some serious work throughout the GCSE course, and are suitably rewarded. I am really pleased for them. These results are part of a long-term trend of continuing academic improvement at Bearwood. We are especially pleased with our strong ‘value addition’ which has resulted, on average, in every GCSE subject entry scoring marks strongly above expectation.”
Ross Phelps, a local pupil and one of the top scoring students said: “I am so thrilled with my results and pleased to have the grades to study Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Maths at A Level at Bearwood College’s Sixth Form.”
Another high achieving student, Elliott Hall commented: “It’s such a relief that this day is finally here. I got a Starred A Grade in English Literature, Geography, Biology and Physics, which gives me a firm broad base for wide spread of choices at A Level: Maths, Geography, Psychology and Physics.”
Pupils have an exciting range of A Level subjects to choose from, with Economics, Psychology and Photography being examples of the varied subjects Bearwood College’s Sixth Form has to offer. Small class sizes guarantee individual attention and the Sierra Club, is a purpose-built Sixth Form centre facility designed to promote independent study as well as offer a social space for relaxation. These elements contribute to the strength of Bearwood’s unique support system which can make all the difference to pupils managing the pressures of A Level study. Whilst ensuring academic issues are thoroughly addressed, Bearwood also helps prepare well-rounded individuals, ready for university and life beyond.
Images:
1) Laura King and Lauren Cardy
2) The George Twins, Fraser and Ryan, William du Gard and Ciaran Cresswell.