The students at Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre have once again achieved fantastic results in their GCSE and vocational qualification results this year and we could not be prouder of them as they collect their grades today.  

26% of all grades awarded were 9-7 with almost 80% of students achieving 5+ passes at GCSE and equivalent.  

These results are testament to the hard work and dedication of this wonderful, confident and articulate year group. We are particularly proud of our Science and Art results which exemplify the diversity of talent that we have at Highdown and how fortunate we are to offer a real breadth of subjects that enables every student to excel and find something they are truly passionate about.  

‘I’d like to congratulate Highdown Year 11 students for all they have achieved and thank staff and families for their dedication and support. You are a charismatic, driven and tenacious group of individuals – I can’t wait to welcome many of you back into the Sixth Form and wish those individuals moving elsewhere the best of luck in your future endeavours.”  - Ms Mathews, Headteacher

Highlights of the impressive results at Highdown include:    

Holly Curtayne - 11 GCSEs at Grade 9  

Amir Karimi - 11 GCSEs:  10 x Grade 9, 1 x Grade 8 

Saba Prins-Mills - 11 GCSEs: 8 x Grade 9, 2 x Grade 8, 1 x Grade 7  

Elena Turay - 11 GCSEs: 8 x Grade 9, 3 x Grade 8 

Roshni Taylor - 11 GCSEs: 8 x Grade 9, 2 x Grade 8, 1 x Grade 7 

“Congratulations to all our pupils and staff for achieving a fantastic set of GCSE results. Their determination and dedication shine through the impressive results we’re seeing across all the GLF Schools. I’m delighted to see staff, students and families feeling so proud of everyone’s achievements.”  - James Nicholson, CEO, GLF Schools

Our Sixth Form students have once again achieved fantastic results in their A-Level and Level 3 exams and there were smiles, hugs and happy faces as results were opened.

An impressive 21.4% of A-levels earned an A or A* grade, with over half of all entries securing an A*- B grade. These results are testament to the unwavering aspiration, dedication and commitment of this wonderful year group. We are particularly proud of those students who undertook an Extended Project Qualification alongside their A-Levels, of whom 82% achieved an A or A* grade. Additionally, the average grade for vocational subjects was a distinction, ensuring our students are well-equipped to progress to their chosen next steps, whether in higher education or beyond.

There were so many outstanding results and we are so proud of each and every one of our students, but to highlight a few of our most notable performers:

Miles Escott was awarded 4 A* in Computing, Physics, Maths and Further Maths Noah Mitchell achieved 3A* and 1A in Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry

Scarlett Mendham journeys to Bath University next year with 3 A* in Biology, Chemistry and Maths

Chloe Waite achieved 3A* in Economics, Maths and Psychology

Georgie Wilson was awarded 3A* in Biology, Chemistry and Maths and joins Cambridge University

Jack Etherington was awarded 2A* in History and Maths and a Distinction* in Physical Education

‘I’d like to congratulate Highdown Sixth Form students for all they have achieved and thank staff and families for all their dedication and support. You are a talented and dynamic group of individuals and we wish you all the best success for your future. Well done!’

Ms L Mathews, Headteacher

We look forward to welcoming prospective families to our Open Evening on Thursday 02 October.

We will also be hosting open mornings the week commencing Monday 06 October. Booking will open for these in September.

Please get in touch with our admissions team via the main school office on 01189 015800.

You can find more information about making an in-year transfer on the school website HERE.

For more information about our Sixth Form Centre please click HERE.

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