Dear Parents/Carers
I am writing to share with you the excellent achievements and outcomes of our young people who have just completed Year 11, as they celebrate their GCSE and BTEC outcomes, marking the official end of their time at Key Stage 4 in Upper School.
The results for this cohort are particularly pleasing considering their Key Stage 3 education was so disrupted due to the effects of the global pandemic and then further impacted by strike action. This year group started Year 7 in September 2019, going into lockdown part way through the spring term of Year 7.
Many congratulations to both students and staff who continue to work in strong partnership securing excellent outcomes year on year despite the numerous challenges the education sector continues to face.
The school is required to collect post 16 destination data to be shared with the Local Authority, if your daughter has not already informed the school of her intended post 16 destination, please can I kindly request that the following Google Form is completed so the school has an accurate and up to date record.
As a community we are extremely proud of the achievements of the 2024 cohort. Very well done to all the young people celebrating today, it is truly well deserved.
Congratulations to Year 11 students for their GCSE and BTEC results. The headline figures from today's results are as follows:
GCSE and BTEC Results
92% of students achieved 5 or more passes at grades 9-4
85% of students gained 5 or more grades 9-4 including Maths & English
31% of all grades achieved were at grades 9-7
92% of students achieved a 9-4 grade in English Language
96% of students achieved a 9-4 grade in English Literature
86% of students achieved a 9-4 grade in Mathematics
23 students achieved at least 1 top grade 9 in English or Maths
25% of students achieved an average grade of 9 to 7
64% of students achieved Distinction* Star- Level 2 Pass across the two BTEC courses
98% pass rate in BTEC Business and BTEC Health and Social Care.
Notable Achievements
1 student achieved ten grade 9s and 1 grade 8
6 students achieved at least 6 grade 9s
23 students achieved ten or more 7-9 grades.
Governors and staff wish to congratulate students, their families and the staff. Their success is well deserved and prepares them well for future Level 3 courses. We look forward to welcoming students into Year 12 to begin the next stage of their education on Monday 2nd September 2024.
Start date for September 2024 per year group.
Please be aware of the start date for your daughter’s new academic year group as we prepare to begin the academic year 2024/25;
Year 7 - Monday 2nd September 2024 Students to be seated in the Chapel by 8.15am.
Year 8 - Tuesday 3rd September 2024 *Online learning Monday 2nd September 2024
Year 9 - Tuesday 3rd September 2024 *Online learning Monday 2nd September 2024
Year 10 - Tuesday 3rd September 2024 *Online learning Monday 2nd September 2024
Year 11 - Monday 2nd September 2024 Students to go to their Form Room
Year 12 - Monday 2nd September 2024 Internal students start at 9.30am. External Students and Student Buddies begin at 8.15am
Year 13 - Monday 2nd September 2024 Students to go to their Form Room
*Year groups who have online learning on Monday 2nd September, work will be set on their new Year Group Google Classrooms and is available on the school website. Work has been prepared by the core subjects of Maths, English, Science, RE and PSHE.
A register will also be available on their Year Group Google Classroom, Please ensure your daughter is registered by 8.300am on Monday 2nd September.
All students in Years 8,9,10 are expected to complete this work on paper and hand it to their relevant subject teacher during their first lesson. Should this not be done, a Saturday detention will be set to complete the work on Saturday 14th September.
The listing for the new form rooms will be published in school on the mornings of 2nd and 3rd September 2024 and should also be available on ARBOR from 2nd September.
Information evenings to launch the new academic year
Lastly, I look forward to welcoming all parents/carers to their daughter’s relevant Information Evening which will take place both online and in person throughout September in the Marie Therese Hall starting at 6.30pm promptly. I share below the dates for ease of reference. Parking will be available on the school site, via Shorts Road. I encourage families to physically attend to meet key staff.
Senior School - Year 12 and Year 13- 18:30-19:45 - Wednesday 4th September
Upper School- Year 11 and Year 10 - 18:30-19:45 - Wednesday 11th September
Middle School - Year 8 and Year 9 - 18:30-19:45 - Wednesday 18th September
Lower School - Year 7 Welcome Mass and Information Evening - 16:00 - 18:00 - Tuesday 24th September
I am looking forward to the new academic year and all the joys and challenges that it will undoubtedly bring as we work in partnership as one community, enabling our young people to be the very best that Christ intended them to be.
With every good wish for an enjoyable Bank Holiday weekend and a smooth start to the new academic year, 2024/25.
Yours sincerely
Ms M Noone
Headteacher
