Inspiring education for life
ACHIEVING FULL POTENTIAL Academic Results and University Destinations 2018
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CATERHAM SIXTH FORM PUPILS HIT THE MARK ONCE AGAIN!
60 % 85
%
of grades A*/A
of grades A* to B
Almost a quarter of all this year’s A Level grades achieved by Sixth Formers at Caterham School are the top A* grade. Another year of outstanding success has seen 85 per cent of A Level results graded A* to B, and an impressive 60 per cent of results graded A*-A (these figures are very likely to rise significantly after re-marks).
“As ever, there are some stunning individual performances in these results and from an academic point of view I am particularly pleased that nearly all our leavers have won places at their chosen university – and also that another dozen or so pupils will be joining the 60 Caterhamians that we have sent to Oxford and Cambridge over the past four years.
This year’s results place Caterham School amongst the top performing co-educational independent schools in the South East, based on A*/A grades at A Level. Mr Ceri Jones, Headmaster, said: “Congratulations to our Upper Sixth who have achieved such a strong set of exam results. I am equally delighted that they have ensured their time at school has been spent on developing themselves as individuals, developing their own interests and passions and making lifelong friendships. “Pupil wellbeing in the round, rather than merely exam performance, remains at the heart of a Caterham education – and, of course, it is this very approach which helps our pupils cope with the challenges of exams.
99.9
%
of pupils remain at Caterham after GCSEs to complete their A Level studies
BRILLIANT HEADS OF SCHOOL NATALIE and TOM (both pictured here with the Headmaster, Mr Jones) have been terrific in their roles as Head Girl and Head Boy.
This strong set of results is underpinned by an approach to education that encourages pupils to think and not just to regurgitate
Natalie achieved A*, A* and A grades in Biology, Maths and Chemistry and has won a place to read Medicine at UCL: “I think I may become a paediatrician,” she says. She joined Caterham Prep School when she was just six years old. “I’ve had such amazing friends for so long – now I’ll have to meet loads of new people at uni!” Natalie is also an accomplished musician, having achieved Grade 8 in both oboe and piano during her time as a Sixth Former. Tom’s grades (three A*s and one A) have earned him a place at Oxford University (Pembroke College) where he will read Maths. “Caterham has been amazing – I’ve made so many friends and have so many memories. The academics have been great but I’ve also done so much else.” Tom counts the recent school rugby tour to Australia as one of the highlights of his time at Caterham.
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OTHER TOP ACHIEVERS SOPHIE has been a creative powerhouse during her time at Caterham and has now finished with an impressive set of grades – A*, A and A – in Photography, Art and Business. She will now combine her creativity with her business sense by completing a degree in Banking and Finance at Leeds University. Bravo, Sophie! The sky’s the limit for Cameron
Sophie’s off to Cambridge
One of four sets of twins this year!
Many congratulations to CAMERON whose A Level grades have won him a place at Exeter University to read Business Management. Cameron, who joined Caterham when he was 11 years old, fell ill with grey zone lymphoma and had to go through treatment alongside his studies. He was given the all-clear in January. “I didn’t know how deep I could dig until I had that experience.” Bravo, Cameron!
SOPHIE has won a place to read Human,
Twins JESS and JOSHUA have both been boarders at the School. Jess has won a place to read Medicine at Oxford University (Corpus Christi College). She achieved terrific grades in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and English Literature. Her brother, Joshua, is heading off to Nottingham University to read Philosophy having studied Economics, History and Maths at A Level. Joshua was also a member of the School’s 1st XV Rugby Squad.
Social, and Political Sciences (HSPS) at Cambridge University (Homerton College). “It’s the perfect course for me,” says Sophie, “as it’s a combination of my A Level subjects, which I have loved. I am so grateful to my teachers – I have never met such inspirational people! In particular, Miss Smith, Mrs Webster and Dr Avery have been wonderfully supportive.” Sophie achieved terrific grades: A*, A* and A in Biology, Psychology and Religious Studies.
A historic moment?
“Caterham is such an accepting place”
“I wanted A Levels rather than the IB”
NICK achieved a clean sweep of
AMY has won a place to read Classics
JASMIN joined Caterham in the Sixth
three A* grades in History, Politics and Geography and will go on to Exeter University where he will read History. “I feel I have thrived at Caterham because it has challenged me academically – and I have also been able to do other things, too. I loved going on a recent ski-racing trip with the school and I have been a committed member of the Bloodbowl Society, too. It’s all been great.”
at Cambridge University (Queens’ College). “I have been at Caterham since I was 13 years old; one of the reasons I came here was to join the Classics Department – and now I’m heading off to Cambridge! Thank you so much to the inspirational teachers – Mr Waite, Mr Owen, Mrs Hunter. Caterham is such a welcoming, friendly and accepting place – I would say that anyone can fit in here. Thank you so much!”.
Form from a grammar school in Kent. “I wanted a friendly and academic environment where I could study A Levels. I am so grateful to my teachers, especially Mr Quinton (Head of Science) who has been so helpful and supportive: he has run lots of extra sessions to help us and he even took us on a special outing to Oxford University which was really inspiring.” Jasmin will read Biological Sciences at Oxford University (Lady Margaret Hall).
Many congratulations to ISAAC who achieved a clean sweep of four A* grades and will now progress to Warwick University where he will read Maths. “I think I started to realise that I was good at Maths when I entered the Senior School. I am so grateful to my teacher Mr Dimakos for all the help he has given me.” Playing hockey for the School has also been an important part of Isaac’s time at the school – and he has particularly fond memories of a school trip to Honduras which was focused on the ecology of the region.
Identical twins LOTTIE and MILLIE have both achieved Oxbridge places: Lottie will read Classics at Cambridge (Magdalene College) while Millie will read Human Sciences at Oxford (St John’s College). Millie was attending a CCF Camp in Devon but drove all the way back to Caterham so she could collect her results – it was worth it! She is due back at the Camp tomorrow, and will soon complete a parachute jump! “CCF has been a wonderful part of my time at Caterham”, she says. Her sister, Lottie, paid tribute to one of the School’s Classics teachers, Mrs Hunter: “She taught me Greek for five consecutive years! Thank you so much, Mrs Hunter!”
A LEVEL EXAMINATION RESULTS 2018 SUBJECT
A*
A
B
C
D % Passes % Passes % Passes A*–A
A*–B
A*–C
3D Design
4
3
1
1
0
77.8
88.9
100
Fine Art
4
2
2
0
0
75
100
100
Biology
7
24
8
5
5
63.3
79.6
89.8
Business
1
5
11
1
1
31.6
89.5
94.7
10
16
12
9
1
51
74.5
92.2
0
1
1
0
0
50
100
100
Economics
1
17
18
3
0
43.6
92.3
100
English Literature
1
5
4
6
0
37.5
62.5
100
French
1
2
0
0
0
100
100
100
Geography
6
10
2
1
0
84.2
94.7
100
German
0
1
1
0
1
66.7
33.3
66.7
Govt. & Politics
2
7
8
6
0
39.1
73.9
100
Greek
0
2
0
0
0
100
100
100
History
1
11
4
1
0
70.6
94.1
100
Latin
4
0
3
0
0
57.1
100
100
Maths
33
29
12
9
0
74.7
89.2
100
Maths Further
18
8
3
0
1
86.7
96.7
96.7
Music
0
0
1
0
0
0
100
100
Photography
2
2
4
0
0
50
100
100
Physics
14
16
7
7
0
68.2
84.1
100
Physical Education
0
1
2
2
0
20
60
100
1
4
9
3
1
27.8
77.8
94.4
Religious Studies
0
6
3
4
0
46.2
69.2
100
Russian
5
2
0
0
0
100
100
100
Spanish
1
2
4
2
1
30
70
90
Textile Design
1
0
1
0
0
50
100
100
Spanish
0
2
5
1
0
22.2
77.8
88.9
Textile Design
0
0
1
0
0
0
100
100
Total
117
176
121
60
11
%
24 36.1 24.8 12.3
2.3
Chemistry Drama & Theatre Studies
Psychology
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CELEBRATING ANOTHER TERRIFIC CROP OF GCSE RESULTS GCSE RESULTS In the more challenging reformed GCSEs over a third of all results achieved were the top grade 9 and over 80 per cent of all GCSE results were graded A*-A or equivalent grade. 50 pupils each achieved eight or more grade 9s or A*s in their results today – a phenomenal number and a new record for Caterham School. Mr Ceri Jones, Headmaster, said: “This year’s results include the grades for the newly reformed GCSEs, which have been designed to toughen up syllabi and cut down on the number of pupils getting the top grades. I am delighted that our pupils and teachers have risen to the challenge, confounded expectations and achieved stellar grades.
“Our pupils have performed extremely well across all subjects, particularly the core subjects of English, maths and the sciences where biology pupils achieved 79 per cent at the top grade. Our first cohort of computer science pupils saw 74 per cent of grades at A*. 40 per cent of English Language GCSEs were the top grade 9 and almost half of grades in maths were the top grade 9.” Mr Jones continued: “There has been a good deal of uncertainty surrounding the recent reforms to GCSE which have meant it is harder than ever to achieve top grades. Once again, our pupils have performed brilliantly. Not only this, alongside their academic achievements they have completed a dazzling array of extra-curricular activities. These results are certainly a worthy reward for the hours of hard
%
of pupils achieved grades A*/A and 7-9
work and dedication from this fantastic year group and their teachers. “As our Fifth Form now become the new Sixth Form, I will continue to stress the importance of ensuring a balance between hard work and developing themselves as individuals, developing their own interests and passions and making lifelong friendships. Here at Caterham we continue to support our young people in all that they do inside and outside of the classroom, and on ensuring that they will become increasingly independent thinkers and learners.” Caterham pupils sit a mixture of GCSEs with the new numerical grading and International GCSES which have retained the traditional letter grading of A* to E.
iGCSE 1-9 AND GCSE EXAMINATION RESULTS 2018 iGCSE SUBJECT
9
8
7
6
5
4
% Passes 9-8
9-7
9-6
9-5
Art
11
4
4
7
2
0
53.6%
67.9%
92.9%
100.0%
3D Design
6
6
3
7
8
5
33.3%
41.7%
61.1%
83.3%
1
4
2
6
2
1
29.4%
41.2%
76.5%
88.2%
English Language (I)
54
36
26
5
3
0
72.6%
93.5%
97.6%
100.0%
French
10
13
14
8
3
3
45.1%
72.5%
88.2%
94.1%
Geography
16
18
17
13
7
2
46.6%
69.9%
87.7%
97.3%
4
0
0
0
0
0
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
History
12
11
13
7
5
4
41.8%
65.5%
78.2%
87.3%
Latin
16
7
1
1
0
0
92.0%
96.0%
100.0%
100.0%
64
38
19
10
3
1
75.6%
89.6%
97.0%
99.3%
Music
2
3
1
0
0
0
83.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Physical Education
4
8
6
4
0
1
52.2%
78.3%
95.7%
95.7%
Drama
Greek
Mathematics (I)
% Passes
% Passes
% Passes
18
8
4
4
0
0
76.5%
88.2%
100.0%
100.0%
7
14
12
10
5
5
38.2%
60.0%
78.2%
87.3%
Totals
225
170
122
82
38
22
59.31%
77.63%
89.94%
95.65%
%
33.8 25.5
18.3
12.3
5.7
3.3
B
C
D
% Passes
% Passes
% Passes
% Passes
A*
A*–A
A*–B
A*–C
74.6
0
100
Religious Studies Spanish
GCSE SUBJECT
A*
A
0
0
0
14
3
0
0
100
0
100
0
0
0
0
73.5
0
100
15
6
3
0
3
0
0
0
47
24
6
0
0
81.8
0
100
Astronomy
3
7
2
Business Studies (I)
12
38
Chinese
17
1
Computer Science (I)
10
English Literature (I)
47 2
7
2
0
0
14
0
0
0
German (I)
10
9
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Human Biology (I)
16
22
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
34
13
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
English Second Lang. (I)
Running high
Netball superstar shoots for the stars
Jaw dropping George
BEN is an outstanding cross country
KATIE has achieved great things as a
GEORGE is planning to study A Levels
Maths Further AQA
runner and athlete – and he has now proved his academic credentials, too, by achieving exceptional GCSE grades: an incredible, clean sweep of A*s and 9’s (he also achieved an A in Additional Maths). He now plans to study A Levels in Further Maths, Maths, Biology, Physics and Economics. “I am considering engineering as a career,” says Ben. He is particularly grateful to the Head of Art, Mrs Veldtman.
netball player: she is part of the U19 Surrey Storm Development Squad and will soon complete a trial for their Academy Team. Her GCSE grades are fantastic – 6A*s, 4 ‘9’s and 2 ‘8’s (as well as an A in Additional Maths) – and she will now go on to study Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Spanish. “I am so grateful to Mrs Pearce, my maths teacher – she’s been so helpful. I’ve also been fortunate to have Mr Webster as a very encouraging English teacher.
in Maths, English, German and Politics after achieving fabulous grades at GCSE: 7A*s, 2As, 5 ‘9’s. George, who is a very keen cricketer, and a boarder here at Caterham, is modest about his success: “I guess it helps to keep a clear mind, to keep things in perspective, and not to let work dominate too much – my cricket’s been helpful in that way.”
Russian
7
0
0
0
0
0
96.7
0
100
Biology (Jan & Jun)
98
19
4
0
0
0
76
0
99.2
Chemistry (I)
63
29
23
5
1
0
88.4
0
100
Physics (I)
80
27
10
4
0
0
28.6
0
100
Science Double (1) (I)
1
3
5
5
0
0
21.4
0
78.6
Science Double (2) (I)
0
3
1
7
3
7
0
0
0
Totals
400 240
96
33
4
51.75%
82.79%
95.21%
99.48%
%
51.7
31 12.4
4.3
0.5
3
3
Additional Maths (FSMQ)*
–
21
2
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%
UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS AND COURSES 2018
of Sixth Formers gained university places of choice
Our focus is to support our young people to the courses and university about which they are passionate and which best support and enable their ambitions. In 2018 99 per cent of pupils gained a place at their university of choice with the remaining pupils choosing to progress to a work based apprenticeship or take a gap year before completing their studies. The choices of our 2018 leavers reflect the breadth of interests and diversity across this talented cohort of young people. Places were successfully secured on courses across a wide range of subjects including medicine, maths,
engineering and modern languages and philosophy, politics and ethics. Over two thirds of those move on to study at university gained places at Russell Group universities. Of note this year are the 11 offers received from the London School of Economics (LSE) across a wide range of subjects, including Economics and Management and History. Medicine and science courses remain popular and competitive nationally, but our success rate in gaining offers has once again held strong. In addition to university offers, three pupils gained prestigious apprenticeships with big four firms KPMG and Deloitte.
Durham
1
Commercial Photography Bath
British School of Osteopathy
Midwifery Studies
Classics
Physics
Finance
Lancaster
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Film and Creative Writing
East Anglia
Edinburgh
Brunel
1
1
1
Geography International Business and Marketing
9
International History and Politics
Accounting and Finance
Management
Ancient History and Archaeology
Politics
Business and Marketing
Liverpool
Mechanical Engineering
Economics
Cambridge
International Management and Modern Languages
Classics
Flexi Combined Honours
Communication and Media with Business
Mechanical with Automative Engineering
Economics
Management with Marketing
London School of Economics
Natural Sciences
Human Social and Political Sciences
Modern Languages
Economics
Sport Performance
Mathematics
Politics and International Relations
Finance
Modern and Medieval Languages
Psychology with Sport and Exercise
Mathematics and Economics
Civil Engineering
Natural Sciences
Sociology and Criminology
Management
Geography
Canterbury Christ Church
Mechanical Engineering
Law
Philosophy
Cardiff
Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
Dentistry
Harper Adams
Psychology
Environmental Geography
Animal Management and Welfare
Geography (Human)
Glasgow School of Art
Medical Pharmacology
Textile Design
Medicine
Imperial College
Birmingham
Brighton
7
1
Computing with Science Bristol
7
Aerospace Engineering
Cass Business School
Economics and Finance
Acturial Science
Geography
City
Law
Finance
1
5
1
1
Falmouth
Illustration
Business Economics and Finance 1
4
Management Sciences 1
Mathematics Manchester
4
Architecture Biology with Industrial Experience
Chemistry
Biomedical Sciences
Civil Engineering
Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology
Electronic and Information Engineering
Economics
Criminology
5
Civil Engineering
Aeronautical Engineering
Politics and International Relations
2
Interior Architecture Loughborough
Kent University
Sociology
2
Architecture
Mathematics
8
Banking and Finance
Architecture
7
1
Civil Engineering
History Exeter
Leeds
2
Accounting and Finance
English and Scottish Literature
Osteopathy 8
1
Business Finance and Management
1
Kings College London
Biological Sciences
Essex Arts University of Bournemouth
5
1
Management – Accounting and Finance
6
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OXBRIDGE PLACES SECURED
Caterhamians currently studying at Oxford or Cambridge University
Newcastle
3
Southampton
Biology
Biomedical Science
Fine Art
International Relations
Sociology
Medicine
Nottingham
5
Surrey
Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
Mechanical Engineering
Philosophy
Theatre and Performance
Philosophy and Psychology
Sussex
Veterinary Medicine
Arts and Humanities 2
Mechanical Engineering
Sport and Exercise Science
University College London 7
Biological Sciences
Earth Sciences
Economics
Human Sciences
Engineering (Mechanical)
Medicine
Information Management for Business
Psychology
Mathematics
Real Estate Management
Medicine
Veterinary Medicine
Natural Sciences 1
Sociology Plymouth
University of the Arts
2
University of South Wales Master of Chiropractice
Mechanical Engineering
Warwick 1
Engineering Mechanical with Business Reading
1
Foundation Acting Royal Holloway
Economics
1
3
Philosophy
Biology Politics
1
Economics Politics and International Relations Sheffield
1
Accounts and Finance
York
Architecture Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
10
Mathematics 1
1
Social Policy, Crime and Criminal Justice
The offers received from both Cambridge and Oxford University span a wide range of subjects including sciences, mathematics, classics and engineering. The offer secured this year are of particular note when the national application to offer rate was just 14
Architecture
Environmental Sciences
Queen Mary’s University of London
3
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Oxford Brookes
2
Business Management and Economics
Business
Oxford
Congratulations to the 12 Caterhamians who secured their offers from Oxford or Cambridge University, and who will join the 50 Old Caterhamians currently studying at Oxbridge.
Politics and International Relations
International Media and Communications
Nottingham Trent
5
4
per cent. The offer rate at Caterham, happily, is three times higher than this average. Nationally, applications for Oxford alone are up 40 per cent in just five years, so our young people are to be congratulated on hard-work and resilience. Ceri Jones, Headmaster, said: “All of our pupils have worked incredibly hard over the past year or more to secure their offers, with the support and dedication of their teachers and this success also reflects warmly on the support of their teachers.
Our priority is always to support pupils to take the path that is right for them as they progress on from the School, whatever that be. Securing Oxbridge offers is just one measure of the success at the school, but it does say something important about the academic ambition and experience of the school which benefits all pupils whatever their own particular journey may turn out to be.”
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