Forest Hall School GCSEs: More students achieve top grades than ever before
The number of students at Forest Hall School in Stansted achieving higher grades in their GCSEs has risen.
It was a day of celebration as Year 11 children returned to the Forest Hall Road secondary on Thursday (August 22) to collect their results.
The school saw an increase in the number of students achieving English and maths with grade 7 or above and with grade 5 or above. There was also a rise in the number getting 7 and above in maths, English and combined science.
Combined science saw a 20% increase in the number of students who picked up a 5 and above, while the number achieving 7 and above in history, citizenship and food & nutrition is also up on previous years.
Among the top performing students this year are: Kai Booth – three grade 9s, two 8s, two 7s, one 6 and one 5; Tamsin Salmon – 1x9, 4x8s, 2x7s, 2x6s, 1x5; Carrie Amott – 1x9, 3x8s, 3x7s, 1x6, 1x4; Emily Penman – 1x9, 2x8s, 2x7s, 3x6s, 1x4; Megan Ellis – 1x9, 2x8s, 5x6s, 1x5; Rose Powell – 6x8s, 3x7s, 1x6; Edward Duffy – 4x7s, 2x6s, 1x5; Jack Hunnisett – 3x8s, 1x7, 3x6s, 1x5; Teddy Page-Blackley – 1x8, 6x7s, 2x6s, 1x5; and Samuel Letchford – 1x7, 5x6s, 2x5s.
Headteacher Dustin Schuyler said: “Our students have been resilient and diligent all year long. The progress they have made and the grades they have achieved are a result of that determination and effort.
“One of the things that Forest Hall School is known for is its unique size and how well we get to know our students. We knew how well they could do academically and that is evident in the results they have got today, with more students achieving grade 9, 8 and 7 than ever before and students doing well across the board, particularly in English, maths and science.
“Not only have students performed well academically, but they have developed into outstanding young adults. They have high ambitions and plans for their futures. They now have the grades to start fulfilling those dreams. Well done and congratulations – all of us at Forest Hall School are incredibly proud of all of you.”
Kayleigh Trainor, assistant head, said: “Year 11 students approached their exams with incredible tenacity. They followed the advice of their teachers and made sure they made the most of the support available in school, from no study leave, masterclasses after school and Saturday school sessions throughout the academic year.
“Their efforts have translated into exceptional achievements across the board. Each and every student will have their own successes and should be very proud of what they have achieved. They have shown they can compete for the sixth form places, ambitious apprenticeships and college courses and that hard work provides the stepping stones to many post-16 opportunities. We are incredibly proud of their achievements.”
