Cottesloe School celebrates students GCSE results
Students and staff at the Cottesloe School in Wing celebrated outstanding individual progress and widespread subject success on GCSE results day today (Thursday).
Highlights included 71 per cent of all students achieving a grade four or higher in English and mathematics.
The school also reported that ‘a large number’ of students secured places to continue their studies at the Cottesloe School’s Sixth Form.
The school said that the results ‘empowered students to confidently launch into their next steps.’
Headteacher Simon Jones said: “These results reflect not only high academic attainment, but also the exceptional personal progress of our students.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated staff members whose tireless support guided our students to these fantastic outcomes."
Cottesloe School also celebrated a strong set of Sixth Form results in which 51 per cent of all grades awarded were in the top A* to B bracket, while students pursuing applied qualifications achieved an average grade of Distinction.
Nearly 90 per cent of students who applied to university secured their chosen place this year, while some students secured degree apprenticeships, including with audit and advisory firm RSM UK, and the Creative Media Skills Institute, based at Pinewood Studios.
In a statement the school said: "We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of our Sixth Form students.
"Our students have not only achieved fantastic results but have also shown remarkable resilience and determination throughout their studies.
“Their hard work truly reflects our school motto: Prepare, Aspire, Succeed.
"A huge congratulations to all our students and a sincere thank you to our dedicated staff for their unwavering support."