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Friday 16th September 2011

September 2011

Dear Parent/Guardian

I am delighted to be able to start this academic year with more great news. You may recall that the GCSE results in 2010 were the best in the recent history of the school (last 10 years), well in 2011 they were even better!

GCSE

Percentage of pupils achieving 5 or more GCSEs (or equivalent) at A*-C – 68%

(4% increase on 2010).

Percentage of pupils achieving 5 or more GCSEs (or equivalent) at A*-G – 90%

(3% increase on 2010).

Percentage of pupils achieving 5 or more GCSEs (including English and Maths) at A*-C – 58%

(3% increase on 2010).

It was particularly pleasing to note that every pupil in Year 11 achieved a qualification.

Results at A level were equally impressive:

A*/A grades 32%

A*-C grades 78.2%

A*-E grades 97.5%

These results undoubtedly reflect the effort and commitment of the students and the staff. The school also recognises the role of the parents in supporting the school and their children through this important time of their education and we share in their pride in this tremendous success.

During the summer holiday further work has been carried out in the school including new double glazing and fascias for Upper School, the installation of a complete wireless network and new state of the art Music Computer Suite. I am also pleased to report that the new Sixth Form Coffee Bar is complete and that new furniture has been delivered.

All pupils are new wearing the new school uniform and I hope that pupils will wear it with pride and recognise that it is a visible reminder of the high expectations we have and our commitment to raising standards in the school.

Can I take this opportunity to give you some notice of important dates for the term ahead:

Tuesday 21 September PTCA Annual General Meeting 7.00pm – All welcome.

Wednesday 5 October Open Evening – School will finish at 1.30pm to allow staff time to prepare

Friday 21 October Staff Training Day – School closed to pupils

24 October – 28 October Half term

Christmas Holiday School finishes on Friday 16 December

Thank you once again for your continued support.

Yours sincerely

N Oaten

Headteacher

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