Spalding High School is celebrating a strong set of GCSE results after nearly 40 per cent of its Year 11 students achieved the highest grades possible.
The school said its pupils collected 1,500 qualifications between them, with 39 per cent gaining grades seven to nine. That result was above the reported national average of 21.8 per cent.
Twelve students achieved an average grade of 7.5 across all their subjects: Sumayyah Abbas, Isobel Biggadike, Tilly Buck, Nancy Chapman, Morgan Davis, Lottie Earl, Julia Furmanczyk, Roksana Fox, Ava Judkins, Jodie Mister, Pela Tian-Wright and Abi Wright.
Strong results across core subjects
Headteacher Michele Anderson said the school was delighted with the results and praised the pupils’ work over the past two years, as well as the support provided by parents, carers and staff.
“We are delighted to report that our Year 11 students have again secured excellent results this week.
English and mathematics were among the strongest headline results, with 98.6 per cent of students achieving Grade Four or above in both subjects.
The school also reported that 83.4 per cent of students met the English Baccalaureate standard. The EBacc is a combination of subjects including English, mathematics, science, languages, geography and history.
Department performances
Several departments recorded particularly high outcomes. The school reported that 100 per cent of students achieved Grade Five or above in art, design technology, food and nutrition, music and textiles.
Other reported results included 98 per cent in biology, 94 per cent in Latin, 90 per cent in German, 89 per cent in PE and religious studies, 88 per cent in business, 87 per cent in history and 85 per cent in drama.
Anderson said the results reflected students’ resilience, determination and commitment, alongside the dedication of experienced staff. She wished the Year 11 cohort well as they move on to the next stage of their education.
“We wish all our students the very best of luck and every success in the future; they have been rewarded with grades that will stand them in good stead for the next step in their education.
Many of the students are expected to return to Spalding High School in September to begin A Level courses. The school also said it would welcome a large number of pupils transferring from other schools.