Pupils at St Peter’s School are celebrating another set of fantastic GCSE results. 46% of all grades awarded were 9 or 8 (previously A*), over two thirds were at 9 to 7 (previously A* and A) and 81% of grades from 9 to 6 (previously A* to B).
There were outstanding individual performances with 17 pupils achieving at least ten grades at 9 or 8. Isabelle collected an extraordinary 12 grade 9s including GCSEs in both Latin and Greek and still found time to sing in the school choir. Boarding room mates Rachel and Maggie achieved 10 and 9 grade 9s respectively, inspiring each other not just to study but to take well deserved breaks to enjoy all of the activities on offer to boarders. Lewis also achieved an amazing 10 grade 9s whilst taking lead roles in school drama productions and the public speaking team. Tom and Sophie both bagged 9 grade 9s each, with Joss, Henry and Taras all receiving 8 grade 9s.
Rising cricket star Alex achieved 5 9s and 5 8s at the same time as being part of the first XI who won the National Schools’ Cup at Lord’s this summer. Eleanor and Millie achieved 13 grade 9s between them whilst playing pivotal roles in the school sports teams.
Creativity is flourishing at St Peter’s with 73% of Music grades and 71% of Art grades at 9 to 8. Bea, Emily and Maggie received commendation from the Art examining board for being amongst the top performers nationally. In other subjects, 72 pupils received a 9 or an 8 in Mathematics as did over half of all pupils who took History GCSE. English Language, Drama and Science all saw strong results this year.
Head Master Jeremy Walker said:
“Huge congratulations to all of the pupils who achieved wonderful results today and to their teachers too. We are so very proud of them for all they have achieved, and they should be thrilled with their results today. This group of pupils makes an enormous contribution to the school, not just in academic success but in sports, drama, music, art and so many other activities to bring spark and enjoyment to school life. They also offer each other a tremendous amount of support, building strong friendships which I hope will last a lifetime.”
“I repeat my thanks to my dedicated colleagues who provide inspirational teaching and unwavering support to every pupil. I also thank parents for working in partnership with us to support their children, together as a strong community.
“Our talented pupils have already made a valuable and diverse contribution to life at St Peter’s School, and now they are taking their next step to Sixth Form when they will be joined by new pupils from other schools. We look forward to seeing their skills, values and interests develop even further.”
