Increase in top GCSE grades at Kent College Pembury
53% A*-A
95% A*-C
100% Pass rate
Kent College continues to celebrate their record breaking summer results by announcing outstanding GCSE grades. The school in Pembury has increased on last year’s results with 53% of grades being awarded A* to A, including 22% at A*. The results show strength across the curriculum, with an average of more than ten GCSEs per girl the first time in the school’s history. Excellence has been seen in subjects such as Drama, Geography, German, Maths and Science, with a stunning 40% of girls achieving A* for English.
The school, which is a leading HMC independent day and boarding school for girls, has proven top results which speak for themselves and represent the hard work of students supported and inspired by a qualified, dedicated team of staff including published authors, research scientists and award winning athletes.
Kent College’s performance continues to accelerate upwards, with a set of exceptional value added scores across the curriculum. This verifies the school’s academic offerings and unrivalled pastoral care which really make a difference. The 2014 results provide the girls with the perfect springboard to commence their A Level studies in September, with Kent College being praised for their choice of accommodating subjects offered at further education.
Headmistress Sally-Anne Huang comments:
‘KC girls are now doing more subjects at GCSE and doing better at them. We continue to grow academically without having an exclusive intake and I am really looking forward to having these successful GCSE candidates as KC sixth formers in September.’
Published novelist and Head of English Anthea Church was thrilled to comment on the success in English which is compulsory for all students to take:
‘I am so pleased for the students this morning. Our girls have been rewarded for their hard work and it is particularly gratifying to see Kent College bucking the national trend with a record breaking year for English. I am looking forward to seeing them blossoming further in our sixth form in September.’
Particular congratulations to sixteen-year old Lucy Rycroft who achieved a clean sweep of 11 A* grades. Lucy who was thrilled with her results commented:
‘I am delighted with my results, thank you so much to all my teachers. I am really looking forward to KC Sixth Form and to focus on the subjects I love.’
Catherine Munnings also aced this summer’s examinations with 6.5 A* and 4 A grades commented:
‘I am so happy all the hard work has paid off. Our teachers have been fantastic and really gave us that extra push to succeed and to fulfil our true potential. My sister has just left KC after achieving amazing A2 results, she has told me all about KC Sixth Form and I can’t wait.’
Alice Finta who achieved a super set of results, again, gaining all As and above with 9A* and 2A grades, comments:
‘I am literally speechless. Wow. Thank you so much to all my teachers, staff and a great year group. I have decided to stay at KC Sixth Form because they offer a fantastic choice of subjects which they timetable to suit my study needs. I’m looking forward to my continuing my journey at this school.’