Blacon High School GCSE results

Aug 27 2009 By Chester Chronicle

A BLACON school has increased its GCSE pass rate by 20%.

At Blacon High School 72% of students achieved five A*-C grades, up 20% on 2008.

The school also recorded an increase in the number of pupils gaining five A*-C grades including English and mathematics, up 3% to 26%.

Headteacher Mrs Brett said: "Once again we are very proud of our year-on-year improvements and we are really pleased for our students.

"A lot of hard work has gone into securing this progress – sincere thanks go to students, staff, parents and governors for all their efforts and support.

"Last year we were highest in Cheshire in terms of CVA, and in the top 5% of all schools nationally.

"CVA is a measure of the progress our students make during their time at Blacon High School.

"I am certain we will be in a very good position this year too."

Deputy head Dean Postlethwaite said: "Our school places a high emphasis on achievement and success and we work hard to ensure every single student is given the guidance and intervention that they need to do their very best."

Ben Skingsley (15 A*-C), Jonathan Ducker and Lauren Walker (14 A*-C), Rachael Edwards and Charlie Plowright (13 A*-C), Emma Hunter and Charlotte Moffatt (12 A*-C) were commended for their results and many more students achieved 11 and 10 A*-C passes.