GCSE Results 2018 CEO Statement

This is another year of change at GCSE as all subjects other than English and

maths complete the new 9-1 grade GCSEs for the first time with terminal

examinations and no coursework.

In this environment of constant reform we are delighted that several of our

academies are provisionally reporting improvements to their main Progress 8

headline measure of performance. Special mention is warranted for Wilmington

and Mascalls Academies whose outcomes are consistently strong for another

year and at Longfield and Strood Academies which have leapt forward in their

achievement in 2018.

Across LAT roughly 6 in 10 pupils have achieved grades 9-4 in maths and English combined with 3 in 10

doing the same at grades 9-5. A range of successes have been enjoyed across other subjects too, including

in the new, tougher EBacc suite of courses.

It is impossible to overstate the enormous effort of pupils and staff in achieving these results. We are

tremendously grateful for everything they have done. Never has a group of year 11 pupils faced more

examinations and a tougher set of assessments to finalise their GCSEs. We are very proud of them all and

look forward to welcoming many of them back onto courses at post-16, including A Levels, applied and

technical routes, plus the International Baccalaureate Careers-related Programme.

Simon Beamish

Chief Executive

The Leigh Academy At The Leigh Academy we are delighted once again with our GCSE results. Our staff and

students have risen to the challenges of the new GCSE specifications and proven their

tenacity and dedication. 72% of our students achieved a 4 or above in English language

or literature and 64% of our students achieved a grade 4 or above in maths. We are

also particularly pleased with the significant increase in modern foreign languages and

humanities results. Students have excelled in photography, fine art, graphics, textiles,

engineering and every student achieved at least one qualification in an ICT subject at

C/4 or above.

We have achieved grade 9s in art, biology, chemistry, English language, maths and photography which

places our students amongst the top achievers nationally.

Mrs Julia Collins, Principal said “I am so proud of all of our students who in partnership with staff, parents

and carers have achieved so well this year. Congratulations on your excellent results and I look forward to

welcoming so many students back in September to begin their Post 16 studies with us.”

Some of our most notable achievers:

Taras Shevchenko (right) - English 6, maths 9, science 998, A* in further

maths, 4 in French, 6 in geography, B in business studies, merit in

engineering and C in ICT CIDA celebrating with Mr Stuart Lindars, Head of

Darwin College.

Ibrahim Atomanson (left) - English literature 6, English language 5,

maths 8, science 7,6,8, computer science 7, French 6, ICT CIDA A,

business studies A*, further maths B, PE 7 with Mrs Collins, Principal.

Joshua Pedro - English 9, maths 7, science 6,6,5, PE 7,

French 6, geography 5, computer science 4, ICT CIDA B

and Ben Orr - English 8, maths 8, science 55, further maths

A, media B, business D, French 4, ICT CIDA B with Head of

Da Vinci College Mr Kevin Brewer and Assistant Head of

College Mr Patrick Lonergan.

Bethany Driver (left) - English language 8, English

literature 6, maths 5, science 6,7,6, geography 6,

French 7, ICT CIDA A, Media Studies A, graphics 8

with Assistant Head of College Mr Piggott.

Sanjay Froude (right) - English 8, English literature

5, maths 5, science 5,4,5, geography 4, Spanish 5,

ICT CIDA B, graphics 5 and computer science 4 with

Ms Bodle , Director of Learning for English.

Harrison Kemp - English 8, English literature 6, maths 4, science 5,4, geography

4, ethics 6, ICT CIDA B, media B.

Fifi Szostak - English 8, English literature 5, maths 4, science

5,5,4, history 6, graphics, French 5, ICT CIDA B, business

studies C with Mrs Collins, Principal.

Longfield Academy

Longfield Academy were pleased to show a significant increase in

outcomes for GCSE this year showing progress for students in all

groups. We had a number of excellent results for both individuals and

subject areas. We have seen our best grades for combined English &

maths for 5 years, and a significant increase in our languages grades.

74% of students achieved a Level 4 for English and 67% for maths. We

have been particularly pleased with the increased number of Grade 9

achieved by our students across a range of subjects, including

geography, history, science and English - putting them in the top tier nationally for achievement.

Particular achievements of note were:

Eliot Catley: 3 x 9 grades; 3 x 8 grades; 1 x 7 grade; 1 x 4 grade; 1 x B grade.

Monica Dosa: 2 x 9 grades; 3 x 8 grades; 3 x 7 grades; 1 x 6 grade.

Lily Goodwin: 2 x 9 grades; 1 x 8 grade; 4 x 7 grades; 1 x 6 grade.

Ryan Slater: 1 x 9 grade; 4 x 8 grades; 3 x 7 grades; 1 x 4 grade.

Charlie Lee: 1 x 9 grade; 2 x 8 grades; 2 x 7 grades; 1 x 6 grade; 2 x 5 grades.

Ellie Sawyer: 4 x 9 grades; 2 x 8 grades; 1 x 6 grade; 1 x 4 grade.

We are looking forward to them all joining our outstanding Post 16 community.

Alex O’Donnell, Principal commented: “This has been an excellent year for Longfield Academy. Following on

from our strong Ofsted inspection and the excellent Post 16 results, these GCSE outcomes show the

dedication and hard work that our students have given to their education. Our staff have thoroughly

enjoyed celebrating with our community and recognising the excellent achievements this year.”

Longfield Humanities Team celebrating another year of great results for history, geography and religious

studies.

The Leigh UTC

The Leigh UTC has proved once again that the combination of STEM

focused GCSE qualifications has provided a good foundation for a

successful STEM career. We are proud of our Year 11 GCSE students,

reaching their potential across all of their subjects, at The Leigh UTC,

allowing them to follow their chosen pathways. We have continued

our success with GCSE resit results and celebrate 100% pass rate in

maths and 83% in English, ensuring our students can progress on to

their intended careers.

“I am extremely proud of the efforts of both the students and staff.

The outcomes achieved have ensure that all of our students get to

their preferred destinations. These have included post sixteen here at

the UTC to study level 3 qualifications, apprenticeships and college

places. We are delighted to contribute to the ongoing growth of the

STEM industries in the UK with so many of our students following this pathway. Finally, I would like to say

how proud we are to have yet another student, Joshua Jobson, who has won a full Arkwright scholarship. An

Arkwright Engineering Scholarship is the most prestigious scholarship of its type in the UK to inspire and

nurture school-age students to be the country’s future leaders of the engineering profession. This will

financially support Joshua's ongoing education through to University and Beyond.”

Steve Leahey, Principal The Leigh UTC

Highlights

● 100% pass in GCSE Maths resit

● 83% pass in GCSE English resit

● 100% pass in Engineering

● 100% pass in IT

● 100% C or above in GCSE Smart Product Design and Manufacturing (42% A*-B grade)

● A significant increase in both 9 to 4 and 9 to 5 grades in English, Science and Financial Studies

Bethany Arney Y11, celebrates her GCSE results; 8 English Language, 8 maths, 7 English literature, A

product design, B smart product design, double Distinction in engineering, double 5 science, C further

maths, 4 computer science with Mr Leahey, Principal and the SEN team, Mrs Bowen, Mrs Daniels, Mrs

Wilton, Mrs Hayes and Mrs Lindars, Head of College.

Loulia Kasapidis Y11 celebrates her GCSE result of A Greek, B product design, A smart product design, 7

French, 6 English language 6 English literature, 6 maths, C further maths, double Distinction in engineering

double 5 in science with the English team, Mrs Hughes, Mr Murtagh, Miss Dickinson and Mrs Shchedrova.

Loulia also celebrates her results with her sister Isla Kasapidis Y10 who also received an A* in GCSE Greek.

Left to right; Joshua Jobson Y11 celebrates his GCSE result 6 maths, 5-5 in science, English language and

English literature, double Distinction in BTEC IT and C in systems and control. Joshua also celebrates

winning a full Arkwright Scholarship to support his STEM career. Chante Orrett Y11 6 English language and

literature, 5 4 science, 4 maths, double Distinction in BTEC IT, grade A Level 2 finance and grade B level 3

(P16 level) finance.

“I’m delighted to congratulate the students on their results this year. It’s extremely encouraging to

see the positive learning experience and support provided by the dedicated team at The Leigh UTC

translating into opportunities for students to realise their highest potential. The results also continue to

show the benefits of a business-led problem-solving curriculum, which is so important for employers and

young people at the start of their careers.”

Keith Ellis, chair of governors MD Kenard Engineering

Strood Academy Strood Academy were delighted to be celebrating with year 11 students today as they

received some outstanding results.

Principal Kim Gunn commented “We are delighted to be celebrating with students, staff

and parents today. We have seen the majority of our headline figures improve and this is

testament to the hard work of students and staff and also the support of parents.

Students have received results which will allow them to follow their chosen pathways and

we look forward to welcoming back many students into the sixth form”.

Reece Perkins receiving his excellent results: 9 in PE, and 7 or above in science, maths and further maths

who is planning to study biology, chemistry and PE at A level.

Annie Rossiter, Ben Hatchet and Alfie Wain with Mrs Piralic. Alfie was our top attaining student achieving 4

grade 8s and 5 grade 7s and will be staying to study at Strood Academy sixth form.

Amy Kember celebrating her English grade with Miss Sims (Subject Leader for English).

Abby Morelle who achieved a grade 8 in French; 77 in Science and a 6 in maths and will be staying to study

at Strood Academy sixth form.

Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy

TALENTED MATHEMATICIANS ADD UP THEIR GCSE GRADES AT STATIONERS’ CROWN WOODS ACADEMY

As Year 11 students opened their GCSE results today, ten of SCWA’s most committed and talented

mathematicians were celebrating not only achieving top grades in their GCSE mathematics but were also

thrilled to discover they had all secured A*-B grades in further mathematics!

Glenes Aafour Awuah, Oliver Cujic, Tom Highgate, Matas Kalvelis, Ayooluwa Ladenika, Munashe

Makwarimba, Tylah Moe Dupreez, Joseph O’Brien, Mobolaji Olaifa and Iyanu Owete were all delighted with

their mathematics results.

Associate Principals Fazal Rahman and Anita Croft said: “These students have worked really hard

throughout the year and fully deserve their success. We are absolutely delighted for them.”

In each of the Schools there were some excellent success stories and individual achievements:

Delamere students and staff were celebrating:

Tom Highgate achieved 12 GCSEs grade 9-7. Of these an incredible

eight were grade 9s for geography, physics, RE, maths, English

literature, English language, chemistry, biology and an A grade in

sociology. He also achieved an A* in further mathematics.

Oliver Cujic, also in Delamere, achieved an A in further maths, five

grade 9s in chemistry, biology, physics, Spanish and maths; 3 grade 8s;

2 grade 7s and 1 grade A in further maths.

Zuzanna Boguszewska not only achieved A* at GCSE but also took A Level

Polish and was thrilled to achieve an A Grade! Her GCSEs were all at the top

grades: A in business studies, 4 grade 8s for geography, RE, biology and

English language, 4 grade 7s, 1 grade 6 and 1 grade 5.

Emily Seaton swept the board with 7

Grade 8s in chemistry, art, biology,

English literature, history, physics and

geography and 4 GCSEs at Grade 7.

In Ashdown School the top performers were:

Kennedy Manamella-Chwalek achieved Grade 8 in English Language;

3 grade 7s; 3 grade 6s and 2 B grades for sociology and business

studies.

Lauren Samwell was celebrating an A* in film studies, 2 Grade

8s in English literature and art; 2 grade 7s, and 7 GCSEs at grade

6.

Archie Collins achieved Grade 8 in English literature, an A Grade for

business studies, 4 GCSEs at grade 7 and 2 at grade 6. His results has

secured his place at DLD College in London and 100% scholarship to

study English, history, government and politics and economics. He is

the first person to be awarded the scholarship which was set up to

encourage future leaders in industry. The Sherwood top performers were:

Ksenija Kalasnikova was thrilled to achieve two A* grades for Russian

and film; 3 grade 7s and 5 GCSEs at grade 6.

Molly Mitchell achieved 2 Grade 8s for English literature and English

language; 3 Grade 7s, 3 Grade 6s and 2 Grade 5s

Charles O’Shea achieved Grade 8 in maths and physics; 2 grade 7s, 3 grade 6,

2 grade 5s and a C for product design.

Charles O’Shea (Sherwood), Kennedy Manamella-Chwalek (Ashdown)

and Kian Cropley (pictured, Delamere) made the most academic

progress in their SCWA journey.

David Millar, Executive Principal, said: “I would like to congratulate

Year 11 on their achievements and thank the staff for all their hard

work. We wish our students all the very best of luck as they embark

on the next stage of their educational journey or choice of career. We

are delighted that the majority of students will be remaining with us

for their Post 16 studies in Arden and we look forward to continuing

our partnership”.

Mascalls Academy Mascalls Academy students and staff are again celebrating an impressive set of GCSE

outcomes. We are extremely proud of the achievements recognised in these results

and they reflect the hard work and resilience of staff and students in an increasingly

demanding examination landscape. Congratulations in particular go to Spanish (90%

9-4, 81% 9-5), French (100% 9-4), English (73% 9-4), maths (70% 9-4), drama (100%

9-4), dance (73% 9-4), business (76% A*-C) and GCSE sports science (77% 9-4). Special

mention to those achieving standout individual performances include:

Alecia Bell 2 x 8’s, 4 7’s, 1 x 6, 1 x A, 1 x B Mascall 6th Form - 3 x A levels

Alex Branch 1 x 9, 3x 8’s, 2 x 6’s, 2 x 5’s Mascall 6th Form - 3 x A levels

Alex Deacon 3 x 8’s, 6x 7’s. 1 x 5 Mascall 6th Form - 3 x A levels

Kiran Gregory 2 x 9’s, 2 x 8’s, 4 x 7’s, 1 x 6, 1 x A Mascall 6th Form - 3 x A levels

Joshua Hall 2 x 9’s, 1 x 8, 1 x A*, 5 x 7’s Mascall 6th Form - 3 x A levels

Dylan Keeves 1 x 9, 2 x 8’s, 2 x 7’s, 1 x 6, 1 x A Mascall 6th Form - 3 x A levels

Liam Lamberth 1 x 9, 1 x 8, 2 x 7’s, 3 x 6’s, 1 x A Mascall 6th Form - 3 x A levels

Katie Portlock 1 x 9, 3 x 7’s, 3 x 6’s, 1 x A, 1 x B Mascall 6th Form - 3 x A levels

Bradley Smith 2 x 8’s, 2 x 7’s, 3 x 6’s, 2 x A’s, 1 x B Mascall 6th Form - 3 x A levels

Megan Young-Rogers 1 x 9, 5 x 8’s, 2 x 7’s, 1 x A Mascall 6th Form - 3 x A levels

Principal Wayne Barnett said “We are immensely proud of our students and what they have achieved. They

have worked extremely hard for their results and have been supported brilliantly by a hard-working and

dedicated staff. As a result of their achievements many of our students are able to go on to further study

and high level apprenticeships providing them with the basis to go on and be hugely successful. We are also

delighted that so many of our students choose to stay at Mascalls to continue their studies. We wish all of

our students well and congratulate each and every one.”

Megan Young Rogers Kiran Gregory Josh Hall

Alex Deacon Dylan Keeves Liam Lamberth “I am shaking from excitement and so proud my hard work paid off.” Kiran Gregory “I’m happy I’ve achieved my grades to go onto 6th form.” Katie Portlock “I just tried my best!” Josh Hall

Wilmington Academy We are absolutely delighted with our results this year, there have been many simply

stunning performances from our students with unprecedented numbers achieving 7

and above in all subjects. There have been significant gains in a range of measures,

which is all the more pleasing in this very tough exam. regime. Most notably, we are

extremely proud that 11 students achieved a grade 9 in one or more of their

subjects which puts those students in the top 4% nationally and in fact, one student

got 9’s across the board. A third of our students achieved a progress 8 score of +0.5 or above and subject

performances are strong throughout the academy, demonstrating continuous improvement well above

national averages. Students have worked very hard for their success but I feel I must pay tribute to the

outstanding staff at the academy, who have worked tirelessly to guide them to success.

Tracey Trusler - Principal

Some stand out performances include:

Nachiket Bhanushali achieved grade 9’s in the

following subjects: computer science, English

literature, geography, maths and triple science. A* in

astronomy and Distinction star in engineering and

finally a grade 7 in English language.

‘We are extremely proud and grateful for the support

and guidance from all staff in order for Nachiket to achieve so well’ - parents of Nachiket

Isabel Firmin achieved grade 9 in English language, Distinction star in Health

and Social Care, grade 8 in English language, history, maths, science x 2, 6 in

photography and grade 5 in photography.

Joseph Hodgkins (pictured

centrally) A* product design, Distinction star for BTEC creative

media, grade 8 in history and science, grade 7 in English

language, English literature, maths and B in astronomy.

‘I was really nervous before opening my results but really

pleased and looking forward to starting the IB at Wilmington

Academy in September’ - Joseph Hodgkins.

Usman Ahmed achieved grade 9 in maths and science x2, A in

finance, 7 in English literature and Spanish and 6 in history.

The Halley Academy The Halley Academy staff and students have been celebrating successful

outcomes for results in GCSE and Vocational Level 1 and 2 Programmes of

Study. This is the first year the academy is part of the Leigh Academies

Trust, having joined in March 18, and as such the staff and students are

delighted to be celebrating alongside other academies within the Trust.

GCSE subjects which were particularly successful included Spanish, computer science and photography.

Vocational programmes at the academy once again provided good outcomes especially in Food & Catering,

BTEC Music and OCR Sport Science.

We would like to congratulate all of our students and staff for their hard work and commitment to

achieving their outcomes. Notable students include Chethaka Hewarathne with three Grade 9, four Grade

8 and two Grade 7, Halima Mukhtar with eight courses at Grade 5 and above including Grade 9 for English,

Elizabeth Alason with an A in Sociology seven further GCSEs at Grade 6 and above , Isha Qamar with

Distinction* in Food & Catering plus six other subjects at Grade 6 and above, Rahimah Yousuf with eight

subjects at Grade 6 and above and Yussuf Abbas with Grade A for IT and seven other subjects at Grade 6

and above.

John Dixon, the Academy Principal said “I am very proud of our students for their achievements today. For

many of our staff and students this is the result of five years of hard work and commitment to ensure we

equip our young people with the very best outcomes for their future. I would like to wish every student

success in the next stage of their learning journey.”

Ned Campbell celebrating success in 9 GCSEs including a Grade 8 in

photography and Grade 7 in maths, history and chemistry.

Isha Qamar Distinction* in food & catering plus six other subjects at Grade 6 and

above

Chethaka Hewarathne with three Grade 9, four Grade 8 and two Grade 7

Elizabeth Alason, A in sociology plus seven further GCSEs at Grade 6 and

above