Abbeywood Community School has reported “excellent” results in this year’s GCSE examinations, with Grades 7-9 across a wide range of subjects as well as many Grades 5-9 in English and Mathematics.
The proportion of students achieving both English and Mathematics at Grade 4 or above was 67 percent (compared to 63 percent in 2023).
A spokesperson for the school said:
“These formal examination results reflect the strength in teaching and positive student attitudes at Abbeywood, and with the school currently expanding to cater for increased numbers for next year it is an exciting time at Abbeywood. Following on from a very successful set of 2024 A-level and vocational results last week, it is great to see another set of strong GCSE results, including some outstanding Engineering results.”
Headteacher Benjamin Dilley commented:
“I am delighted with the performance of our Year 11 students and so proud of their response to the interruptions in learning they have faced during their time at secondary school because of COVID.”
These excellent results are a reflection of their ability to respond positively to high quality teaching and demonstrate the Abbeywood values of ambition, confidence and success. I am extremely proud of their ambition, hard work and desire to achieve their potential.”
“The excellent results are the product of hard work from all our students, staff and parents who have worked together to ensure our young people had the best chance to succeed.”
“With the outstanding A-level results last week and inviting back this group of talented students to our Post-16, I am really excited about they can achieve over the next two years”
Highlights
Further statistics released by the school are:
- 60 percent of students achieved English at Grade 5 or above
- 55 percent of students achieved Mathematics at Grade 5 or above
- 46 percent of students achieved both English and Mathematics at Grade 5 or above
Notable performances
Notable individual performances highlighted by the school are:
- Jordan Mutisya achieved 8 x Grade 9, 3 x Distinction* and 1 x Grade A in Additional Mathematics Level 3
- James Volkmer achieved 7 x Grade 9, 3 x Grade 8 and a Grade A in Additional Mathematics Level 3
- Rebecca Fraser achieved 8 x Grade 9, 1 x Grade 8, and 1 x Grade 7
- Jessie MacLean Walker achieved 7 x Grade 9 and 3 x Grade 8
- Evie Ralph achieved 4 x Grade 9, 5 x Grade 8 and 1 x Grade 7
- Mohammed Khan achieved 4 x Grade 9, 1 x Grade 8, 2 x Grade 7, 1 x Grade 6, 1 x Distinction, 1 Merit and 1 x Grade A in Additional Mathematics Level 3
- Sophie Tang achieved 4 x Grade 9, 1 x Distinction, 1 x Grade 7, 1 x Grade 6 and 2 x Grade 5
- Jacob Donaghy achieved 4 x Grade 9, 1 x Grade 8, 3 x Grade 7, 1 x Grade 6 and a Grade 4 in Further Mathematics
- Lewis Lambern achieved 4 x Grade 9 and 5 x Grade 7
- Oyindamola Aduloju achieved 2 x Grade 9, 6 x Grade 8 and 1 x Grade 7
- Owen Tyrell achieved 1 x Grade 9, 2 x Grade 8, 4 x Grade 7 and 2 x Grade 6 and 1 x Grade 5
Students showing “exceptional” progress since Key Stage 2:
- Sam Chappell
- Tom Chappell
- Tallulah Woods
- Harry Morris
- Carmella Forte
- Ethan Barr
Assistant headteacher Anna Sims commented:
“It’s fantastic to celebrate another year of brilliant GCSE results with our year 11 students this morning. The results reflect students’ hard work and dedication, and we are incredibly proud of their achievements. We are particularly thrilled with our improved overall attainment and increased numbers of students achieving Grade 5 and above in both English and Mathematics. I’d like to thank both parents and the staff at Abbeywood for their support of the students during their time with us and I wish all year 11s the very best for their future.
Dave Baker, CEO of the Olympus Academy Trust, said:
“I offer my congratulations to all the Abbeywood students who have achieved the success they deserved in their GCSEs this year. Thank you also to all the staff who have worked so hard to support them. We must not forget that this cohort of students had a challenging experience during the early stages of their secondary education because of the Covid-19 pandemic. This makes their achievements all the more impressive.”
