Thursday, September 1, 2016
BRISTOL FREE SCHOOL CASE STUDIES ■ Jamil Khan, 16, of Horfield got two B’s, four C’s and two D grades. He is planning to stay on at Bristol Free School sixth form to study English literature, geography and economics and eventually wants to study law. He said: “I am pleased with the results. I worked hard and did a lot of revision. Bristol Free School has been really good.” ■ Emily Yates, 16, of Brentry, got five As, four Bs and two Cs. She plans to stay on in sixth form and study history, psychology and geography. Emily said: “I felt very nervous in the build up to the exam results. I did a lot of studying and found it quite stressful. But I am looking forward to resuming my studies in sixth form.” ■ Rhys Mathias 16, gave his mum a special 50th birthday present this year – a glowing set of GCSE results. Mum Nicola celebrated her half century on the day Rhys picked up his results from Bristol Free School. Rhys achieved four A*, four A, one B,one C and one D grade GCSEs. Rhys said: “I was aiming for five A grades, so I have managed to top that. “I am planning to stay here and do A level history and maths.” Mum Nicola said: “I am very proud of him. He’s a clever boy and has worked really hard.” ■ Sam Buckler,16, of Westbury-on-Trym said some of the exams were tough. Sam, whose mum Keren works at the school, said: “Some of the exams were tough, especially physics. I have been feeling stressed in the run up to the exams.” Sam is to stay on at Bristol Free School to study A levels in biology, economics and geography.
■ Resultday at John Cabot Academy BRML20160825A-007_C
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OHN Cabot Academy has continued its strong performance this year. 73 per cent of pupils gained A* to C in English and Maths. Interim principal Lis Jolley said: “I am overwhelmed at the performance of our students this year, this is due to the hard work of students, parents and staff. We wish them every success in the next phase of
their education, employment or training.” There were stand out performances from many students including Olivia Webber (9A*s and 2 As) and Josh Fudge (7A*s 3As and a B). In addition to English and Maths, several subject areas have performed exceptionally well including Music, Italian, Photography, Art and Design and Catering.
■ Olivia Bostock, Emily Dring, Rebecca Memon, Emily Garland, Emily Champion, Laura Abbott at John Cabot BRML20160825A-008_C.
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■ Students of all abilities at Colston’s Girls’ School in Bristol achieved better GCSE results in the 2016 exams than they could ever have imagined While the academy maintained its record of high overall passes at the top grades, it was the progress made by individuals that was most remarkable this year. When the Government publishes its new Progress 8 measures in the autumn, CGS expects to be among the best performers in the country. Its students achieved results that were more than half a grade higher than might have been expected from their starting points. Executive principal Alistair Perry said: “We are a non selective school, welcoming girls of all talents and from diverse backgrounds. It is very pleasing that exceptional progress reflected in these outcomes was not confined to the high achievers but was enjoyed by students across all abilities, and was significantly above the national average. “Well done to all the girls whose hard work has paid off - and thanks to our staff too.”
■ Six pupils were awarded straight A* grades among a year group that has achieved one of the best ever sets of results for Clifton College. In total, 25% of pupils achieved all A* or A grades, and there were plenty of smiling faces amongst the crowd as pupils finally found out the results of their hard work. Overall, 89% of grades were A* to B and 69% were A* or A grades. Departmentally, this year saw the best results ever for Economics, Physical Education and English Literature with 92, 91 and 74% A* or A respectively. In Biology, 100% of pupils achieved A* to B, with 89% A* to A for the fourth year running. Remarking on the GCSE results achieved by the pupils, Head of College Dr Tim Greene said: “The achievements and wide ranging ambitions of our pupils at GSCE level is testament to the hard work and dedication they’ve shown through what is at times a stressful period. “We wish everyone the very best for their next step, and look forward to welcoming many pupils back after the summer break to study for their A Levels here at Clifton College.”
■ Aaron Plummer at John Cabot BRML20160825A-001_C
FAIRFIELD HIGH ■ Fairfield High School enjoyed its best ever year. Executive Principa Catriona Mangham said: “We are delighted with the amazing GCSE results here at Fairfield High School. “These are the best results the school has ever achieved with 62 per cent of students gaining A*-C in English and maths and levels of progress and attainment for all core subjects way above the national average. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all staff and students and the excellent support we have received from the Excalibur Academies Trust over the past year.”
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