Students celebrate another record breaking set of GCSE results
Year 11 pupils at St. Wilfrid’s Catholic High School and Sixth Form College are celebrating today after achieving a record-breaking set of GCSE results. There was an increase in the number passing the benchmark standard of five A* - C passes to a very impressive 92.5% and a substantial increase in the numbers achieving the figure including English and Maths to 61%.
John McNally, Head Teacher, described the results as “a massive achievement for the pupils and their teachers”. He said, “I am delighted for all the pupils. They have worked really hard and have been a pleasure to teach. The figures are particularly strong when you consider that all St. Wilfrid’s pupils take a good balance of courses including maths, English, a foreign languages and double science. The students are now set for further success in the Sixth Form and can look forward to higher education or meaningful careers.
“You hear many negative stories about young people these days but the truth is that the vast majority are extremely hard working and pleasant. It is only right their achievements should be recognised.
“I would like to publicly thank all the staff who have worked so hard in helping the students and continue to deliver improvements year on year. Our pass rates have increased by 31% over the last five years and by 21% for the figure including English and Maths. These figures are a testament to their professionalism and dedication to the students.
“I am also really pleased for the pupils’ families. They have supported us fantastically well over the last five years and should take pride in their achievements too.”
There were many success stories, including 32 particularly able students who achieved at least five GCSEs at the top A* and A grades. Five pupils even managed to obtain at least 10 grade A’s and A*’s.
Pupils from other high schools may be interested to know that St. Wilfrid’s is accepting record numbers of students into its Sixth Form this year. Anybody interested in joining the school should contact Mr. Andrew Daly in the first instance (details below).
Please telephone or e-mail John McNally, Headteacher, or Andrew Daly, Head of Sixth Form, at the school for further information. Telephone number: 01977 69100, fax 01977 723569, e-mail swhschool@aol.com.
Year 11 pupils at St. Wilfrid’s Catholic High School and Sixth Form College are celebrating today after achieving a record-breaking set of GCSE results. There was an increase in the number passing the benchmark standard of five A* - C passes to a very impressive 92.5% and a substantial increase in the numbers achieving the figure including English and Maths to 61%.
John McNally, Head Teacher, described the results as “a massive achievement for the pupils and their teachers”. He said, “I am delighted for all the pupils. They have worked really hard and have been a pleasure to teach. The figures are particularly strong when you consider that all St. Wilfrid’s pupils take a good balance of courses including maths, English, a foreign languages and double science. The students are now set for further success in the Sixth Form and can look forward to higher education or meaningful careers.
“You hear many negative stories about young people these days but the truth is that the vast majority are extremely hard working and pleasant. It is only right their achievements should be recognised.
“I would like to publicly thank all the staff who have worked so hard in helping the students and continue to deliver improvements year on year. Our pass rates have increased by 31% over the last five years and by 21% for the figure including English and Maths. These figures are a testament to their professionalism and dedication to the students.
“I am also really pleased for the pupils’ families. They have supported us fantastically well over the last five years and should take pride in their achievements too.”
There were many success stories, including 32 particularly able students who achieved at least five GCSEs at the top A* and A grades. Five pupils even managed to obtain at least 10 grade A’s and A*’s.
Pupils from other high schools may be interested to know that St. Wilfrid’s is accepting record numbers of students into its Sixth Form this year. Anybody interested in joining the school should contact Mr. Andrew Daly in the first instance (details below).
Please telephone or e-mail John McNally, Headteacher, or Andrew Daly, Head of Sixth Form, at the school for further information. Telephone number: 01977 69100, fax 01977 723569, e-mail swhschool@aol.com.
St. Wilfrid’s Catholic High School and Sixth Form College
A’ Level Results 2008 – Press Release
Students celebrate after another big increase in pass rates
Staff and students at St. Wilfrid’s are celebrating today, after achieving their best set of A’ level results ever. Students achieved an average points score of 778, equivalent to a grade A and two grade B’s.
Eleven students gained at least three grade A’s, with Craig Bettney, Michael Cahill, Oliver Hill, Jon Machin and William Marchant each achieving a highly impressive four grade A’s each. Oliver also passed with a distinction in the very demanding Advanced Extension Award in History.
John McNally, Head Teacher, congratulated the students and their teachers, saying,
“We’re very proud of all our students this year. They have worked tremendously hard for these results and deserve to celebrate their success today. Many have exceeded their predicted grades and those students who worked hard to pass one or two A’ levels deserve as much praise as those who passed with flying colours.
“I particularly want to thank their teachers, who have worked tirelessly to support the students, giving up free time to offer extra revision classes and making themselves available whenever help is needed.
“I wish the students every success for the future, as they embark on new courses at university or take up new careers.”
Everybody who applied to university was successful in finding a place and the pass rate for all entries was 98%.
Readers may be interested to know that St. Wilfrid’s welcomes 6th form students from a wide range of local high school and has a very broad range of courses, including a large number of vocational options.
You can get further information about the Sixth Form from Andrew Daly, Assistant Headteacher in charge of the Sixth Form. Telephone 01977 691000, fax 01977 723569 or e-mail swhschool@aol.com.
