100% Pass Rate - Best Ever GCSE Results!

August 2013

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From left: Paige M, who achieved an impressive 10 A* grades, pictured with Anna H and Jordan D.

Staff and students are celebrating after record GCSE examination results. 100% of our students achieved 5 A*-C grades, with a significant improvement on headline measures from 2012 results. Congratulations go to our students for their efforts and achievements, some of whom are mentioned in the following summary. Paige M achieved 10 A* grades, with Faye J achieving 19.5 A*-C grades and Jacob L achieving 18.5 A*-C grades. Special individual recognition also goes to Lauren A, Joe B, Natalie S, Joe T, Chloe F and Ben M, who all achieved exceptionally well across the range of subjects they undertook.

It is particularly notable that King James results continue to demonstrate substantial improvement, against the backdrop of a more rigorous educational culture and assessment strategy. We are certain that the re-development of King James, as part of the priority School's Building programme will see this trend continue as our students access state-of-the-art facilities and learning opportunities which inspire further successes.

One of the greatest successes of this examination series were the superb results of Year 11 Mathematics students. Many had completed their GCSE Mathematics course by the end of Year 10, and continued to study Statistics and Further Mathematics as part of their preparation for A-Level Maths courses in our Sixth form. Arts subjects also re-inforced the Academy's strength in this area, with 100% of Photography students achieving A*-C grades, 94% of Fine Art students achieving A*-C grades and 73% of Expressive Arts students reaching the same standards. Particular note also goes to the History department, with results making significant strides from previous years.

Vocational courses continued their strength from previous years and 100% of students achieved A*-C grades or equivalent in such courses. ICT students achieved such success, with 100% of students achieving a grade C or above. Young scientists at King James have also become prominent, with 100% of the year group achieving an A*-C grade in double GCSE Science or equivalent.

Our excellent results demonstrate why many of our students will now continue their studies into our Sixth Form, for which numbers are expected to be at an all-time high. The growth in this area demonstrates the value which our students give to the support and care they are provided with throughout their education at King James. They will now choose from an extensive and growing range of academic and vocational qualifications, which are appropriately balanced to ensure that our commitment to meeting the needs of all of our students is achieved.

GCSE Results Day 2013

We are celebrating our best ever GCSE results. With 100% of students achieving a minimum of 5 A*-C grades, this has been an excellent year.