BLACON High School head teacher Sue Yates said she is ‘delighted’ with this year’s GCSE results, with 85% of the students achieving five A*-C grades and 41% achieving five A*-C grades including English and maths.
Mrs Yates, who has been in post since last September, said: "I am proud and delighted, but not surprised by these exceptional results.
"They reflect the hard work, commitment and high expectations of all of our students, staff, governors, parents and the whole community.
"It also demonstrates our determination to become the first choice school for all the young people in Blacon.
"Working in close partnership with our excellent partner primary schools, we are confident that we will provide the highest quality of educational provision and these results demonstrate our success."
Minister of state for schools, Nick Gibb, identified Blacon High School in the top 100 schools nationally for its sustained three-year improvement last year. The school has built on this and exceeded its own ambitious targets and the government’s target by 15%.
Success stories this year include: Benjamin Dixey achieved an A* in English literature and religious studies, A grades in history and English and B grades in physics and biology, Cea-Enna Corfe achieved an A* in biology and A grades in chemistry, English literature, physics and art, Nathan Weatherley achieved A* grades in science and, A grades in English and English literature, art and design technology, Kirsten Dodd achieved five B grades plus A grades in English, English literature and art, and Wallis Dunning achieved A grades in English and English literature, PE and religious education and B grades in maths and biology.
Deputy head teacher Ann Peer said many subject areas have seen significant increases in their results and exceeded targets.
She added: "The improving GCSE results are testament to the dedication of staff in ensuring that all students achieve, and in many cases exceed their potential.
"Highly effective systems of tracking student progress and working with parents have also had a huge impact on our rising trend of results."
Sue Yates said: "Today, we have happy, enthused and motivated students celebrating their success and I am proud of their achievements and looking forward to positive future both for them and the school."
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