Performance Data
Our 2024 GCSE results show an improvement again on the previous year.
Key headlines:
- We were 5th in the LA for 5+ basics (strong pass including English and Maths) at 41%.
- The LA average was 43% and the English national average was 46%. Our 4+ basics improved by 12% from the previous year.
- Our overall 4+ pass rate at GCSE was in line with the national average at 67%
Our 2024 Sixth Form results show an improvement again on the previous year. Key headlines:
- Our average grade was C+ (the same as the Local Authority average including Kings, GSHS and STM).
- Our APS was 33.6 (in line with the Local Authority average of 34.1) - this is grades expressed as an 'average point score'.
- 21% of our students achieved A*-A grades. The North East average was 22%.
Key Highlights
- The school has been transformed under new leadership; as a result this is a much “improved” school.
- We have high ambition for students and an “ambitious” curriculum.
- Behaviour is “calm and purposeful” and students have “positive attitudes to learning”.
- Disruption to learning is rare but if it does take place, it relates only to a “minority”.
- We are a “caring school” who “knows its pupils well”; students “feel safe” here.
- Those with SEND “make strong progress”.
- Personal development is a real strength which “supports pupils to become confident young people”.
- Staff professional development is very strong; staff enjoy working here.
- We successfully delivered learning during the pandemic.
The full report and letter from the headteacher can be found below and at the Ofsted website.
2024 KS5 Outcomes
We foster well-rounded individuals who are confident, compassionate, and ready to make a difference.
Outcomes
- A-C:* 75%
- A-A:* 21% of students achieved a sweep of top grades at A*-A
- Pass Rate: 99%