This first Headteacher’s blog of the new school year is, once again, simply the two press releases we shared after A Level and GCSE results. We are so proud of our HSS students and their success.
High Storrs students flying very high this year.
We are once again overwhelmed by the fabulous GCSE results! With no ‘Progress 8’ this year it is harder to judge the progress made by students, but we do know at HSS that our students have done exceedingly well with a whopping 46% of all grades achieved being a grade 7 or higher – over 1000 GCSE grades!!!
Some other notable successes include:
*Exceptional results in science including over 70% of grades at 7+ in all 3 Triple Sciences
*Brilliant results in both History and Geography where over 80% of students achieved at least a grade 5. Nearly 20% of all grades in both subjects were grade 9!
*A continuation of excellent results in Maths with 100% pass rate and nearly a third of all grades at 8+
Executive Headteacher, Claire Tasker said,
“We are so proud of our students. At HSS we offer nearly 30 GCSE courses so that our students can study a strong core curriculum and also explore their passions. For example, we offer four different languages alongside a wide range of other subjects including Art, Classics, Astronomy, Psychology, Dance, Music and more. To maintain high outcomes in such a wide range of subjects could be a challenge, but these incredible results speak for themselves; our wonderful students are taught by highly qualified and talented teachers.”
Director of KS4, Tom Highnett said,
“Amazing results from amazing students! And these are achievements that are setting these young people up for life. A massive 85% of students achieved at least a grade 4 in English and at least a grade 4 in Maths. And 75% of students achieved at least a grade 5 in both. These grades open doors. Well done to them, our school staff and our supportive families”
To support student well-being and to enable a wide curriculum, all our Y10 students have also taken at least one GCSE this summer. Congratulations to them on fabulous results too across a range of subjects including History, Film, Design and Technology, Drama, Food and Sociology. Nearly one third of all grades achieved by Y10 students were Grades 7-9, and 70% were Grade 5 or above. This gives these students are great foundation on which to build moving into Y11.
High Storrs School Celebrates Outstanding A Level and BTEC Results
High Storrs School is proud to announce another year of impressive A Level and Level 3 BTEC results, reflecting the hard work, resilience, and ambition of its students and staff.
This year’s results will once again place High Storrs among the top-performing sixth forms in the city, with students achieving a remarkable range of top grades and securing places at leading universities, further education providers, performing arts schools, and employment opportunities.
Executive Headteacher, Claire Tasker praised the students’ achievements, saying:
“We are incredibly proud of our students – they were such a clever, funny and decent group of young people. Their results are a testament not only to their talent and determination but also to the unwavering support of our dedicated staff and families. These outcomes reflect the strength of our school community and our shared commitment to excellence.”
Director of Sixth Form, Laura Newell added:
“This cohort has shown resilience and maturity, leading to results that open doors to exciting futures. Whether heading to university, other education or employment, they leave us as confident, capable young adults ready to make their mark.”
“We work hard at HSS to offer a rounded curriculum supporting the academic offer with pastoral care and preparation for the next stage of life. Key to this is our HSS ‘attitude to learning’ that we use to both describe and teach learning behaviours for success at A Level and beyond.”
We are especially proud of the exceptional performance in key subject areas, including:
· Geography – where 80% of students achieved A*-B and 50% A*-A.
· Chemistry – with 72% of grades A*-B and 62% A*-A.
· Art – which saw 86% A*-B grades, nearly a third of which were A*-A grades.
In addition, EPQ, Computer Science, English Literature, Further Maths, Latin, Maths, Physics and BTEC Sport also celebrated over 40% A and A* grades. The school is delighted with the 35 A* and A grades in A Level Maths, which remains one of the most popular and successful subjects at HSS, with a number of students going on every year to study the subject at top universities.
High Storrs is equally proud of all students’ outcomes, which are excellent. We are proud to be an inclusive sixth form. Although Key Stage 5 progress data is not confirmed by the DfE yet, early indications show that students studying at High Storrs have achieved well above average in terms of their progress from all starting points. This means is that the teaching and support at HSS Sixth Form adds significant value; probably the most significant way to judge the provision at a school.
The school extends heartfelt congratulations to all students and thanks parents, carers, and staff for their continued support. High Storrs remains committed to providing a nurturing and ambitious environment where every student can thrive