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St. Gregory’s Catholic Comprehensive School
GCSE results for Year 11 Summer 2011

The school is proud to report a record set of GCSE results this year. The overall 5+ A*-C pass rate was 82%, the highest the school has achieved. The percentage of students obtaining
5+ A*-C including English and Maths was 70%. These outstanding results are a reflection of the hard work and commitment of both students and staff.

Outstanding individual performances from:
Matthew Miles: 9A*, 1A and 2 Distinction grades
Ross Leslie: 9A*, 1A and 2 Merit grades
Christoper Rodger: 6A* 4A and 2 Merit grades
Sarah Cameron: 5A* 4A, 1B and 2 Distinction grades
Victoria Huxley: 5A*, 4A, 1B and 2 Distinction grades
Laurie Denman: 4A*, 6A, and 2 Distinction grades
Emily McCarthy: 4A*, 5A, 1B and 2 Merit grades
Sophie King: 4A*, 4A, 2B and 2 Distinction grades
Rosie Kyne: 3A*, 6A, 1B and 2 Distinction grades
Miriam Sadowska: 3A*, 6A, 1B and 2 Distinction grades

St. Gregory’s Catholic Comprehensive School maintains its impressive achievement in its specialisms of Maths, Statistics & ICT. Several other subjects achieved a 100% pass rate this year including Modern Foreign Languages (French and Spanish), Art & Design and Food Technology. The pass rate in R.E. was 93% and in Sports & PE studies it was 94%.

Headteacher, Stephen Adamson commented: “These are some of the best results the school has ever seen. It demonstrates that St. Gregory’s is able to develop the full potential of all students and ensure that they reach high academic standards. I would like to congratulate both students and staff and thank parents for their support in helping us attain this success.”

Summary:
5 A*-C pass rate: 82%
5 A*-C pass rate, including English and Maths: 70%
1 A*-C pass rate: 98%
1+ A*-G pass rate: 100%

St. Gregory’s Catholic Comprehensive School
Advanced Level Results - August 2011

St. Gregory’s staff are delighted with their students’ results at A level. Outstanding individual performances from Otis Rimmer (grades A* in Maths, Further Maths, Statistics and A in History) and Michael Parsons (grades A* in Maths, Further Maths and Chemistry). Also we are delighted that Cassie Davies (grades A* in Art, English and A in History and B in French) will be taking up her place at Oxford University to read English. Other outstanding performances include Dominic Bunnett (grades A* in Maths, Further Maths and A in Physics and B in Chemistry), Matthew Francis (grades A* in Statistics, Chemistry and A in Maths) and Greg Sutton (grades A* in Maths, Physics and B in History). Outstanding individual achievements at AS Level included Anna Lamstaes (4 A grades), Thomas Harrington-Vogt (4 A grades and a B), Martin Tynan (3 A grades and a B).

Headteacher Stephen Adamson said: “These are a very good set of results and are a just reward for all the hard work put in by students in completing their courses. I would like to congratulate all students for their achievements and I would thank the teachers for their expertise and parents for their support at home. The school is particularly pleased that the A*- C pass rate has improved upon last year’s figure, the results endorse the outstanding grade given to the 6th form at our last OFSTED inspection. The school remains committed to offering a wide and varied curriculum and to encouraging each student to his or her best performance. I want to mention two students in particular: Roisin Kavanagh Aldridge (Head Girl) and Joseph Kyne (Head Boy) both of whose leadership and commitment to the school have been outstanding.” 

Summary:

A*-A pass rate: 22%   (2010 12%, 84% improvement)
A*-B pass rate: 51%   (2010 41%, 24% improvement)
A*-C pass rate: 76%   (2010 70%, 9% improvement)