CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2024: GCSEs, A LEVELS AND MORE

123 students sat GCSEs at William Ellis School this summer and we are delighted with their results:

• 66% of boys achieved 5 or more GCSEs at grades 4 to 9, including English and Maths
• 72% achieved grades 4 to 9 in both English and Maths and 54% achieved at least grades 5 in both
• 44% of the year group achieved at least one GCSE at the top grades 7 to 9 • 22% of all results were grades 7 to 9
• In English 78% of boys achieved at least grade 4, 62% achieved at least grade 5 and 20% achieved at least a grade 7
• In Maths 83% of boys achieved at least grade 4, 64% achieved at least grade 5 and 28% achieved at least a grade 7
• In Languages, in which 85% of all students sat a GCSE, 62% achieved a grade 4 or above.
• 65% of the cohort achieved 2 or more Science GCSEs at grade 4 and above
• 40% of students achieved the English Baccalaureate (English, Maths, Geography or History, two Sciences and a Foreign Language at grades 4 to 9). 28% achieved a grade 5 or above in this suite of subjects.

We are so proud of our Year 11s and pleased with the progress they have made and achievements this year. These exams have been challenging for them, as GCSEs should be, but have been sat in the light of a disrupted period of secondary education while examiners’ expectations have already returned to those pre-pandemic. We would like to commend them for their maturity, resilience and sense of responsibility that they have shown throughout this time and look forward to welcoming many of them into the LaSWAP 6th form consortium. We are particularly pleased with their results in Languages, where nationally fewer than a quarter of boys sit a GCSE qualification, and the way that this prepares them for future academic study and enables them to be good citizens with an outward looking world view. This is central to the aims of the school. Results are also particularly positive for those taking three Sciences, and in Maths, Art, Music and Drama.

I would especially like to thank our staff and the students’ families for the consistent support and guidance they have provided to them, with dedication and commitment through this period. For the whole community, it has been a real team effort and we should all be very proud of everyone involved. All of our students have achieved their grades in challenging facilitating subjects - English Language, English Literature, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, French, German, History, Geography, Art, Music, PE, Drama, Business Studies and Hospitality and Catering.

National comparison information can be found here: William Ellis School - Compare school and college performance data in England - GOV.UK (compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk)

CELEBRATING LASWAP YEAR 13 EXAM RESULTS

We are thrilled to announce the fantastic results of our Year 13 LaSWAP students, marking a significant milestone in their journey towards university, careers, and overall well-being. Over three quarters of students have secured their first or second choice university offers at top institutions or industry-based courses, including apprenticeships – this is high compared to national figures. Many students have not only met but exceeded their targets, showcasing inspiring individual success stories across the consortium. Higher Education progression rates are impressive, with students pursuing a diverse range of courses in sciences, humanities, medicine, business, maths, and creative industries. Notably, many students have secured places at prestigious Russell Group universities, including Oxbridge.

Students were excited to receive competitive offers from prestigious universities across the country, taking their next steps towards fulfilling their future ambitions. On results day, students gathered in anticipation at the joint LaSWAP building at Parliament Hill and William Ellis, celebrating their successes with teachers and parents. This year saw improved results at all grades, including A*/A and A*/B compared to 2019, 2022 and 2023.

We are immensely proud of the progress our students have made and the focus and effort they have shown. Cllr Marcus Boyland met with LaSWAP students to celebrate their achievements and university destinations. LaSWAP offers a wide range of post-16 study opportunities to local young people with diverse interests. Many of our students, who might not have been admitted to advanced level courses elsewhere, have achieved excellent grades and secured progression into Higher Education. Students from disadvantaged backgrounds have achieved extremely good results, including 3 A* grades in A levels and Distinction* Distinction* in BTEC and Cambridge Technicals, progressing to competitive courses and universities.

National comparison information can be found here: William Ellis School - Compare school and college performance data in England - GOV.UK (compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk)