We are celebrating today with our GCSE students who achieved outstanding outcomes. These are the best set of results for Highdowners at GCSE and a step forward in those achieving 5+ good passes (5+) (61%). Over 80% achieved 5+ passes. The positive progress from students’ starting points at secondary school is a testament to the students' and teacher’s hard work.
We are delighted that we will be welcoming these students back to the Highdown Sixth Form in the majority of cases. To those taking up college or apprenticeship places, we wish you the very best on the next stage of your journey.
Some extraordinary achievements are listed below, but there are many more!
Thomas Busby – 9 x grade 9, 1 x grade 8, and 9 in further maths.
Ellie Bloxam – 8 x grade 9, 1 x grade 8, 1 x grade 7 and grade 9 in further maths.
Eloise Hackett - 8 x grade 9, 2 x grade 8 and grade 9 in further maths.
Natalie Hung – 7 x grade 9, 2 x grade 8, 1 x grade 7 and grade 9 in further maths.
Ellie Perkins – 7 x grade 9, 2 x grade 8, 1 x grade 7.
Jake Ng – 7 x grade 9, 1 x grade 8, 1 x grade 7 and grade 9 in further maths.
Hannah Chandler – 6 x grade 9, 4 x grade 8 and a grade 9 in further maths.
Paulina Miskufova – 6 x grade 9, 3 x grade 8, 1 x grade 7 and a 9 in further maths.
Noah Greenfield – 6 x grade 9, 2 x grade 7, 2 x grade 6 and a 7 in further maths.
Ella Martin – 6 x grade 9, 2 x grade 8 and 2 x grade 7.
Ms Rachel Cave
Headteacher
22nd August 2024
We are so proud of the hard-working Highdowners picking up their results today. Over 20% of all grades are at A*/A level.
The individual successes are fantastic and to be celebrated due to their hard work and commitment. Over 47% of our students achieved grades A*-B and over 70% achieved grades A*-C. We are so very proud of every single one of them.
Point scores and average grades have improved on last year’s at Highdown which is great as the national grade boundaries are the same as last year’s.
The destinations of our students are paramount as their next stage in university and life beyond school. As usual Highdowners are accepting places in great universities up and down the land and overseas. Many places being taken up are at the prestigious Russell Group universities.
Below are some of the results and destinations of high achieving students:
Seven students achieved all A*/A grades:
Lamya Adam – Biology A*, Chemistry A*, Computing A*, Maths A, EPQ A*
Year 13 student – Further Maths A*, Maths A*, Physics A*, History A
Mo Cook – Economics A*, History A*, Maths A*, EPQ A*
Isabella Weller – Chemistry A, Further Maths A, Maths A*, Physics A*
Teddy Hunnisett – Economics A*, Maths A*, History A
Daisy Rundle – English Literature A*, Sociology A*, Government & Politics A, EPQ A
Aisha Saidykhan – Biology A*, Maths A*, Chemistry A, EPQ A*
Three further students achieved all A grades:
Annabel Bee – Maths A, Psychology A, Textiles A, EPQ A
Jack McDonnell – Economics A, History A, Maths A
Harriet Ranson – Government & Politics A, History A, Maths A, EPQ A*
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Highdown School is a very special place. As Acting Headteacher, I am very proud of all we do here and our resolute determination to continue to improve every day. Staff and students aspire to achieve excellence in all we do. Our commitment and resilience is underpinned by core values of Aspiration, Respect and Excellence. We ARE Highdown!
Our philosophy is simple – great teaching supported by committed pastoral care gives great outcomes and life chances for our young people.
of students achieved a good pass in GCSE English & Maths
of students achieved both Maths and English GCSE at 7 or above
of all GCSE grades, are at 9/8/7 level
of GCSE Maths grades are at 7+ (old A grade) and English is at 29%
of the A-Level grades were A* to B grades
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