A DOWNPOUR could not stop Maiden Erlegh enjoying a fantastic set of GCSE results on Thursday, August 25.
The school celebrated 87 percent of candidates passing both English and maths, by achieving at least a grade 4.
Many students achieved highly, with 44 percent of all entries being between grades 7-9. This is the equivalent of As and A*s in the former grading scheme.
Natalia H achieved 11 grade 9s and one grade 8, while Alessandro D, Freya M-T, Eva R, Malik R and Nina S received 10 grade 9s and a grade 8.
Pupils also displayed the breadth of their knowledge, with an ‘attainment 8’ score of 59.55. The score means the average grade students achieved all subjects was a 6, the highest the school has ever had.
A spokesperson for the school said: “This cohort, perhaps more than any other, have been impacted so much by the pandemic having started their qualifications in September 2019.
“To achieve what they have is quite remarkable and I am so proud of them. Their results have exceeded expectations and there are so many individual success stories across the group.”
“But it is not just about the top grades, the progress, resilience and dedication they have
shown is to be commended. So many students have achieved more than they ever expected
and they should be thrilled with their results.
“I am delighted to have seen so many students celebrate this morning, and rightly so. Successes have been seen in GCSE’s, vocational courses and entry level qualifications.”
