STUDENT SUCCESS
A nail-biting wait for this year’s GCSE results came to an end today, Thursday, 22nd August, with students at Oaklands Catholic School, receiving news that would shape their future
The school is delighted to report a very successful year’s results for GCSEs. 73% of students at the school achieved Grade 4 or above in both English and Maths, with 53% achieving Grade 5 and above by the same measure. A number of students attained grade 9 in every subject.
This was a fantastic result from a comprehensive intake of students. The performance in Science was particularly strong, echoing outcomes at A level.
A large number of students from the year group would now be going on to study A Levels within the school Sixth Form College.
Mr Quinn said, “Oaklands School is a mixed ability Comprehensive school, so these are a very pleasing set of results. I am delighted that so many students of all abilities have achieved their full potential. A significant number of students have achieved Grades 7, 8 and 9 or distinctions in all their subjects. The approach of the school over a number of years has been to ensure that all pupils take a broad and balanced curriculum with GCSE exams being at the core of this.”
These excellent results demonstrate the effectiveness of high quality teaching coupled with strong management systems and team work. Oaklands has achieved a consistently high standard of examination results despite the turbulence in the examination system.
Mr Quinn went on to say, “I do not want to take anything away from their success, year on year students work harder and harder. This year group suffered significant disruption years early in their time at Oaklands. This year, again I have been humbled by the number of parents that not only have thanked staff for the academic input, but also have commented on the outstanding pastoral care received over the last five years.”
Mr Matthew Quinn, Headteacher
