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2023 GCSE RESULTS

14 September 2023

Another great year. Our students are celebrating superb results. A huge congratulations to year 11 students. 

Overview 

81% grade 4 and above in both English and Maths  

62 % grade 5 and above in both English and Maths  

26% grade 7 and above in English and Maths 

 

4-9 overall 78.5%

5-9 overall 64%

7-9 overall 32%

English 

85% achieved grade 4- 9  

63% achieved grade 5- 9  

23% achieved grade 7-9 

Maths  

83% achieved grade 4- 9  

65% achieved grade 5- 9  

40% achieved grade 7-9 

 

We also had some exceptional performance in particular subjects. 

Top grades 7-9 

90% achieved grades 7-9 in Biology 

90% achieved grades 7-9 in Chemistry 

66% achieved grades 7-9 in Computer Science 

40% achieved grades 7-9 in Maths 

84% achieved grades 7-9 in Physics 

42% achieved grades 7-9 in RE 

Grade 9 

In total, our students achieved 81 grade 9s.  

15 students achieved grades 7-9 in all of their subjects.

We are proud of each individual’s personal achievements. We are fortunate to have staff who go above and beyond to support our students in every way and today’s success is a testament to the high-quality teaching and care that students receive and to our partnership with parents. Well done all!

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China Trip: Day 4 🇨🇳 Post 4/4 Following lunch, students all participated in making a decorative lions head. Students were given instructions in Chinese and were asked to decorate it as described. Fun fact, a large lion head takes 3 months to make     
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China Trip: Day 4 🇨🇳 Post 3/4 In the afternoon, we tried a range of traditional dishes for lunch. Students were shown how to prepare the utensils for a meal by Ms Li before digging in! Loads of dishes were new to students, further enriching them!     
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China Trip: Day 4 🇨🇳 Post 2/4 As part of our excursion, the group got the chance to watch an amazing Lion Dance. This was following the talk on the importance of Lions and Dragons in Chinese culture!     Video   Video  
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China Trip: Day 4 🇨🇳 Post 1/4 We started off early, as we went for an excursion to Foshan. In the morning, we visited Zumiao Temple and Museum. Here we learnt more about the Chinese culture and beliefs.     Video  
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China Trip: Day 3 🇨🇳 Post 4/4 After dinner, we headed to a shopping mall! Students were given tasks by their teachers to complete, which included having conversations with store staff regarding products. Once done, they got a few items.🛍️    
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China Trip: Day 3 🇨🇳 Post 3/4 The afternoon session only got better! Year 9s learnt how to make traditional Chinese food. Mrs Chen taught the history of the dish and how to make JIU CAU HE ZI. They not only made the dish but also ate it too!      Video   Video  
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China Trip: Day 3 🇨🇳 Post 2/4 Following lunch, our students participated in a paper cutting workshop. Students learnt about the history of paper cutting and were shown how to make a beautiful peach design, before doing their own!     
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China Trip: Day 3 🇨🇳 Post 1/4 After a hearty breakfast, our students engaged in two lessons conducted entirely in Chinese. Working with their language partners, they continue to build confidence and develop language skills through immersion.     Video   Video  
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China Trip: Day 2 🇨🇳 Post 3/3 Our students took part in exploring the rich traditions of Chinese tea. They learned about its cultural significance, had the opportunity to prepare tea, and sampled a range of different Chinese teas.🫖     Video  
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China Trip: Day 2 🇨🇳 Post 2/3 Following lunch, our students enjoyed a wonderful Chinese Art session, exploring traditional techniques and expressing their creativity. It was fantastic to see such enthusiasm and beautifully inspired artwork. 🎨    
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China Trip: Day 2 🇨🇳 Post 1/3 For our first study day, we started with breakfast, attended the MEP Opening Ceremony, and enjoyed our first lesson, where students took part in activities entirely in Chinese. A brilliant start to an amazing trip!     
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China Trip 2026 – Day 1 🇨🇳 ✈️ Our Year 9 students have arrived safely in Guangzhou after a long flight. Everyone settled into the hotel and enjoyed a good night’s rest, ready for an early start as the study trip begins! Look out for more updates!