Westonbirt School celebrates impressive GCSE success
Westonbirt School is celebrating with its students today, following increases across the board in the percentage of top GCSE grades awarded compared to last year and a number of impressive individual successes.
Nearly a third (31%) of entries achieved grades 9-7, an increase of 4 percentage points from 2023. Three-quarters of entries achieved a grade 5 or higher, with a further 89% achieving grades 9-4 (equivalent to A*-C in old grades). There was also a very strong showing in English Language and English Literature, with 100% of students achieving grades 9-4 in both subjects.
Digby achieved nine 9s and one 8 and is looking forward to staying on at Westonbirt Sixth Form to undertake A Levels in Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Latin.
“I feel great; the exams went as well as I could have imagined. The great thing about Sixth Form will be the people; it’s always been the people since I joined in Year 8; it’s a great group going forwards.”
His twin sister, Poppy achieved two 9, two 8s, two 7s and three 6s:
“I’m delighted with my two 9s in English as these were what I struggled with the most. I’m taking A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology as these are my favourite subjects. I’m excited about the sixth form community, new areas, the new people I’ll meet – and continuing with my lacrosse!”
Amelia, Thomas and Edie each achieved a high number of grades between 9-7 and all plan to stay on at Westonbirt:
Edie plans to study A Levels in English Literature, Music and Psychology:
“I’m very happy. It definitely feels good to get these results. Westonbirt has been amazing. I wasn’t very well at Easter and they really helped me in the run up to the exams. I’m looking forward to being in Sixth Form as I love the teachers and the camaraderie.”
Thomas will study Maths, Physics, Economics and Business at A Level:
“I am very happy with a lot of the results. I have put in a lot of work over the two years and done well in the subjects that I need to do well in, for my A Level choices. All the subjects I’ve picked are the ones I am good at and enjoy and I’ve got a good group of friends doing the same subjects.”
Amelia’s A Level subjects will be History, English Literature and Drama:
“Westonbirt’s been really good. I am really grateful for all of the support I’ve been given by the staff. I want to go into further depth in my studies and meet new people, plus gain more independence.”
Success wasn’t just confined to UK students; Arthur, an overseas boarder from Thailand, also achieved highly, being awarded four 9s and five 8s.
Deputy Head Academic, Simon Balderson is delighted that the students’ hard work and commitment has been rewarded.
“We are delighted with the increases in achievement overall, as well as the academic excellence of our high achievers. The school has proved that we are able to support them to gain the best possible grades and fulfill their academic potential.”
Westonbirt Head, Natasha Dangerfield is immensely proud of the cohort and excited for the forthcoming academic year.
“These results are the reward of much hard work from our students and the continued commitment and expertise of our staff. I am looking forward to watching them grow and thrive as students in our Sixth Form, which offers a huge amount of opportunity and is an inspiring place to be.”