Congratulations to Y11 on the new CGSE exams!

This year has seen significant changes in the GCSE system. New exam specifications have been introduced with an increase in course content.  These are examined by an increased number of more challenging written exams and a new grading system for GCSE English and Maths, with Grades 9 to 1 replacing A* to G.

  

At this stage it is unclear as how this combination of changes will affect national results.  However we are pleased to report that 71% of pupils achieved a new grade 4-9 in English Language with 70% in English Literature.  These grades are equivalent to C-A*.  In Maths 63% of pupils achieved grades 4-9 with 58% of pupils achieving these grades in English and Maths combined.

Many pupils achieved the new grades 7-9 in English and Maths, or the more recognised equivalent A/A* grades in other subjects.

Our pupils are now making final decisions about their Post-16 choices, based on their results.  All those who are staying on in the Meadowhead 6^th Form will be seen by our staff to confirm the arrangements for September.   If any Y11 needs further advice about choices at Meadowhead or elsewhere they should see Mrs Evans (Careers Advice and Guidance) or a member of the Sixth Form Team (Mrs Burdekin, Mr Sheppard).

 

Well done again to our Y11 pupils, and to the staff, for their commitment and hard work and thanks to the parents and families for their continued support of their children and of the school. 

2017 KS4 Headline Results Summary

Measure	2017		2016
Attainment 8	41.89
Progress 8	-0.320		0.03
Basics (9-4 in English & Maths) – Standard Pass	58.1		68.7
Basics (9-5 in English & Maths) – Strong Pass	31.9
Ebacc Entrered (% of cohort)	69.1		63.1
Ebacc – Standard Pass	25.3		37
Ebacc – Strong Pass	20.3
1+ Qualification	98.8		99.7
5A*-C Inc English and Maths (9-4) - Standard	56.6		65.3
5A*-C Inc English and Maths (9-5) - Strong	31.9

 

	2017
	No.	A*-C (9-4)			A*-A (9-7)	A*-G (9-1)
Subject		All	Male	Female
English	316	72.2	61.5	82.5	12.3	97.5
English Lit	311	69.8	60.1	79.1	12.2	95.8
Maths	316	63.3	59.6	66.9	10.4	96.8
Further Maths	20	95	90	100	30	95
Core Science	311	54	51	57	11.9	97.7
Additional Sci	310	54.8	52.6	57	11.6	97.7
Further Add Sci	103	46.6	44.4	49	20.4	100
French	77	51.9	32.3	65.2	14.3	100
German	83	65.1	62.5	67.4	12	100
Spanish	90	53.3	48.8	57.4	13.3	100
Geography	138	55.8	51.3	61.7	14.5	99.3
History	205	45.4	38.2	50.9	7.3	98.5
Ethics (RS)	311	48.9	40.3	57.3	9.6	94.5
Art	56	64.3	41.2	74.4	17.9	100
Art Textiles	37	83.8	100	82.9	24.3	100
Art Applied	21	38.1	21.4	71.4	4.8	100
Art 3D	14	35.7	0	62.5	0	100
D&T Prod Design	42	61.9	50	91.7	9.5	100
D&T Catering	74	60.8	44	69.4	13.5	98.6
D&T Res Mat	34	23.5	23.5		0	94.1
ICT	105	78.1	72.2	84.3	20	100
Music	6	100	100	100	50	100
Sports Studies	50	78	80	70	10	100

2017 KS4 Non GCSE Qualifications

		%
	Entries	D*	D	M	P	L1P
BTEC Acting	63	17.5	3.2	28.6	34.9	15.9
BTEC Sport	31	9.7	16.1	29	41.9	3.2
BTEC Music	27	7.4	7.4	18.5	59.3	7.4
BTEC Dance	13	30.8	0	15.4	38.5	15.4
BTEC Health & Social Care	40	12.5	7.5	40	30	7.5