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GCSE Results Day - Summer 2023
Today, our Year 11 students celebrated their incredible hard work and dedication over the past 5 years on GCSE Results Day. Our students have achieved some really incredible results and they should all be incredibly proud of themselves.
Mr Ramsden said: “I am proud of the results that students from the Class of 2023 have achieved. The year group have worked hard and have supported one another through the past five years, with a collaborative and ambitious mindset throughout. It is important to acknowledge the extraordinary challenges that this cohort has overcome, including three national lockdowns with remote teaching, and further widespread disruption to learning since they started secondary school in 2018."
"Despite these challenges, there have been many outstanding individual results, and some students have been truly inspirational with their consistently outstanding attitude and progress since Year 7. We are excited to see where these results take them into the future, and are delighted that so many have chosen to remain on to our excellent sixth form. Today’s results are a celebration of five years of hard work from an exceptional group of students.”
Key personal achievements
There are several students who deserve a special mention for achieving outstanding results. Their individual achievements are outlined below:
| Name | Grades |
|---|---|
| Maya P |
8 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7 |
| Abby G |
8 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8, 1 Grade 7 |
| Aaron D | 7 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s |
| Samantha C | 6 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s, 2 Grade 7s |
| Ivan T | 6 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 7s |
| Lucas M | 5 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7 |
| Emily K | 3 Grade 9s, 5 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7 |
| Edward F | 3 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7 |
| Jack M | 3 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 5 Grade 6s |
| Lucy O | 3 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8, 2 Grade 7s |
| Heidi L | 3 Grade 9s, 5 Grade 7s |
| Mosa M | 3 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 7s, 3 Grade 6s |
| Cheryl S | 2 Grade 9s, 7 Grade 8s, 2 Grade 7s |
| Oliver N | 2 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 4 Grade 7s, 2 Grade 6s |
| Bethany K | 2 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 3 Grade 7s |
| Willow P | 2 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 3 Grade 7s |
Students who made significant progress from their Key Stage 2 starting points include:
| Name | Grades |
|---|---|
| Yasmin WB |
10 good passes including 1 Grade 9, 2 Grade 8s, 3 Grade 7s, |
| Keira K |
10 good passes including 1 Grade 7, 2 Grade 6s, 6 Grade 5s |
| Nusayba M |
10 good passes including 1 Grade 7, 1 Grade 6, 5 Grade 5s |
| George H |
9 good passes including 1 Grade 7, 4 Grade 5s |
| Erin A |
11 good passes including 3 Grade 6s, 6 Grade 5s |
| Maddie N |
10 good passes including 3 Grade 6s, 4 Grade 5s |
| Oduro B |
9 good passes including 3 Grade 6s, 2 Grade 5s |
A level Results - Summer 2023
Today we have celebrated the extraordinary effort our Year 13 students have put into their A Level examinations. Our students have achieved some really fantastic results and have been accepted into various different organisations to progress within their futures.
Overall, academic attainment was high, particularly in comparison to pre-pandemic results. This year, nearly half the grades achieved in A-level qualifications were A*-B. Across our vocational courses, 100% of students passed all qualifications and 45% of grades awarded were Distinction or Distinction star.
A high number of our students have secured places on a range of courses at Universities around the country, including The University of Cambridge, Bristol and University College London among many others. Students who have decided to pursue alternative Post-18 pathways will be starting degree apprenticeships with Amazon and higher apprenticeships with Thames Valley Police and Accountancy with James Cowper Kreston. Others have chosen gap years to volunteer and travel or have secured employment including an exciting opportunity at a local restaurant owned by a celebrity chef. We are equally proud of them all.
David Ramsden, Headteacher at Little Heath School, said: “All our staff have enjoyed working with the 2023 Year 13 cohort – they have coped well with everything over the last two years and deserve all the success they have achieved. They are a lovely cohort and we wish them the absolute best for the future.” As a school, we pride ourselves on our strong relationships between students and staff. We would like to thank our teachers, leaders and support staff who have worked with our students throughout the last two years helping them to achieve excellent results.
We wish all students in our outgoing Year 13 the very best for their futures; we will enjoy following their successes through our school alumni. We look forward to welcoming them back in December for our annual leavers’ celebration event and hope they enjoy the rest of their summer. Congratulations once again to the Class of 2023!
Notable individual performances include:
| Name | Grade | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie O | A* A* A* A | Mathematics at the University of Cambridge |
| Tamsin Y | A* A* A A | History at The University of Cambridge |
| Jacob T | A A A A | Physics at The University of Bristol |
| Karl F | A* A A A | Computer Science at The University of Bristol |
| Lily D | A* A A | English Language and Linguistics at The University of Reading |
| Nathan K | A* A A | Gap Year |
| Daisy Y | A A A | Philosophy and Theology at The University of Bristol |
| Max C | A A A | Mechanical Engineering at The University of Bristol |
| Lillie-Rose L-K | A A A B B | English at University College, London |
| Younes A | A A B | Chemical Engineering at Manchester University |
| Josie G | D* D B | Dance at Wilkes Academy of Performing Arts |
| Aliza A | D D M | Midwifery at The University of West London |
(D*=Distinction* equivalent to A*; D = Distinction and M = Merit)
GCSE Results 2022
Headteacher David Ramsden said, "We are delighted that students from the Class of 2022 have achieved the success that they so richly deserve. Right from the start, when they joined the school in Year 7, five years ago, they have been a hard-working and determined year group. In the past 2 and a half years this cohort of students have experienced a Key Stage 4 programme like no other, yet they have demonstrated resilience and commitment to achieve their very best throughout their GCSE courses. This was particularly evident in their approach to remote learning during the national lockdowns and when they returned to school. As a Year group they have showed tenacity and a determination to achieve their very best, under uniquely difficult circumstances, and the results today have demonstrated what a talented group they are.”
Headline Results
- 52% achieved grade 5+ in English and Maths (51% in 2019)
- 67% achieved grade 4+ in English and Maths (74% in 2019)
- High ability pupils (70 pupils) performed exceptionally well: with a progress 8 score of +0.20; roughly 10% of all grades were at Grade 9, which far exceeds the national average
- There were 64 students who achieved five or more 9-7 passes
- 30 students received the highest Grade 9 in Religious Studies
- The Grade 9 to 7 pass rate was 24% in Mathematics and 29% in English
Key personal achievements
There are several students who deserve a special mention for achieving outstanding results. Their individual achievements are outlined below:
| Name | Grades |
|---|---|
| Muhsin | 10 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8 |
| Aftab |
9 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s |
| Thea |
7 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s |
| Joseph | 7 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s and 1 Grade 6 |
| Matthew | 6 Grade 9s, 5 Grade 8s |
| Ellie | 6 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s and 1 Grade 7 |
| Grace | 6 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7 |
| Prabhureeshwar | 6 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s and 2 Grade 6s |
| Claudia | 6 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s and 3 Grade 7s |
| Jessica | 6 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s, 2 Grade 7s |
| Ubaidullah | 6 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s, 2 Grade 7s, 1 Grade 6 |
| Sophie | 6 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8 and 2 Grade 7s |
| Laiba | 5 Grade 9s, 5 Grade 8s and 1 Grade 5 |
| Conlan | 5 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7 and 1 Grade 6 |
| Hayley | 5 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7, 1 Grade 6 and 1 Grade 5 |
Students who made significant progress from their Key Stage 2 starting points include:
- Emma C – 10 good passes including 1 Grade 8, 2 Grade 7s, 2 Grade 6s, 4 Grade 5s
- Rodrigo M – 10 good passes including 1 Grade 9, 3 Grade 6s, 4 Grade 5s
- Basla M – 9 good passes including 1 Grade 8, 5 Grade 7s, 1 Grade 6, 1 Grade 5
- Ella S – 9 good passes including 1 Grade 8, 2 Grade 7s, 1 Grade 6, 2 Grade 5s
- Jeswin J – 9 good passes including 3 Grade 6s, 5 grade 5s
- Jaden I – 9 good passes including 3 Grade 6s, 2 Grade 5s
- Briana M – 8 good passes including 2 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7, 5 Grade 6s, 1 Grade 5
- Jessie R – 8 good passes including 4 Grade 5s
- Christy C – 7 good passes including 2 Grade 6s, 2 Grade 5s
- Dylan C – 5 good passes including 2 Grade 5s
A levels & Applied General Results - Summer 2022
Today has been a celebration of the hard work and achievements of our Year 13 cohort this year. Once again, our students have demonstrated determination, resilience and commitment to their studies and we are incredibly proud of them all. The students have achieved excellent results enabling them to access further achievements and successes at university, in apprenticeships and beyond.
Overall, academic attainment was high with a large number of students making excellent progress against their prior attainment.
- 52% of A-level grades at Little Heath School were A*-B
- Across our vocational courses, 100% of students passed all qualifications and 42% of grades awarded were Distinction or Distinction star grades
- 44% of students in our Sixth Form achieved at least one A/A* or equivalent grade
- 23% of students achieved two or more A/A* or equivalent grades
- Students’ average grade this year was a B
A high number of our students have secured places on a wide range of degree courses, including the University of Bristol, Warwick, Cardiff, and Southampton. Some will be starting apprenticeships, for example with Collins Aerospace and another in Engineering at the University of West England. Others have chosen gap years to volunteer and travel or have secured employment. We are equally proud of them all.
Mr Ramsden, Headteacher, said “All our staff have enjoyed working with the 2022 Year 13 cohort – they have coped so well with everything that has been thrown at them over the last two years, and deserve all the success they have achieved.”
As a school, we pride ourselves on our strong relationships between students and staff. We would like to thank our teachers, leaders and support staff who have worked with our students throughout the last two years helping them to achieve excellent results.
We wish all students in our outgoing Year 13 the very best for the future; we will enjoy following their successes through our school alumni. We look forward to welcoming them back in December for our annual leavers’ celebration event and hope they enjoy the rest of their summer.
Congratulations once again to the Class of 2022!
Notable individual performances include:
| Name | Grade | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| Olivia | A*A*A*A* | University of Manchester, Dentistry |
| Freya | A*A*A*A | University of Warwick, Hispanic Studies and History |
| Natasha | A*A*A*A | University of Liverpool, Veterinary Science |
| Sarah | A*A*A* | University of East Anglia, Medicine |
| Louis | A*A*A | University of Reading, Law |
| Niamh | A*A*A | University of Leeds, Mathematics |
| Eva | A*A*A | University of Winchester, Creative Writing |
| Emily | A*A*AB | University of Bristol, Physics |
| Rhianna | A*A*AB | University of Creative Arts, Foundation year |
| Abigail | A*A*AB | University of Surrey, Paramedic Science |
| Seth | A*A*AB | Central Film School - London, Practical Filmmaking |
| Claudia | A*A*BB | Cardiff University, Business Management with Spanish |
| Umar | A*AA | University of Southampton, Computer Science |
| Alice | D*DD | University of West London, Nursing (Children’s) |
| Jensen | D*DD | University of Winchester, Cyber Security |
| Brooke-Angel | A*AAB | University of Southampton, English Language and Literature |
| Karol | A*AAB | University of Southampton, Mechanical Engineering |
| Bartosz | A*A*B | University of Newcastle, Business Management |
| Isabelle | A*A*B | University of Warwick, Politics, Philosophy and Law |
| Oliver | D*AAA | University of Southampton, Computer Science |
| (D*=Distinction* equivalent to A* and M = Merit) | ||
A Levels - Summer 2021
We are delighted to celebrate the hard work and successes of our Class of 2021 who have achieved so much in very difficult circumstances. The students in this year group have had a Sixth Form experience like no other, yet they have demonstrated determination, resilience and commitment throughout their two years. Their motivation was particularly evident during remote learning and in the more recent months when students returned to school after the national lockdown. The Class of 2021 have not let the Covid-19 pandemic restrict them, instead the Class of 2021 have achieved great successes in spite of exceptional circumstances, and all have exciting futures ahead of them. Students have secured places to study at universities including: Oxford, Warwick and Southampton as well as apprenticeships including Mechanical Engineering with Ridge and Partners LLP, and with the NHS. We would also like to thank our teachers, leaders and support staff who have worked meticulously throughout the moderating processes prior to submitting results to the exam boards. We are proud of each and every one of our students and their achievements this year and would like to wish them every success in their next adventures.
Notable individual performances include:
| Student | A level results | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas | A*A*A*A* | Mathematics at Bristol University |
| Jemima | A*A*A*A* | Gap Year |
| Rebecca | A*A*A*A | Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Wadham College, Oxford University |
| Emma | A*A*A*A | History and Politics at Winchester University |
| Alex | A*A*A A | Gap Year |
| Isaac | A*A*A A | Computer Science at Bristol University |
| Joe | A*A A A | Mathematics and Computer Science at Bristol University |
| Vieve | A*A A A | Medicine at Plymouth University |
| Luke | A*A*A B | Music at Oxford University |
| James | A*A*A B | Modern History and Politics at Southampton University |
| Katie | A*A*A B | English and Creative Writing at Birmingham University |
| Emma | A*D*A B | Apprenticeship in Insurance with Withers Towers Watson |
| Hannah | A*A*A* | Geography at Exeter University |
| Sinead | A*A*A* | Physiotherapy at University of Worcester |
| Amelia | A*A*A* | Medicine at Nottingham University |
| Thomas | D*D*D | Vocational Employment |
| Caleb | A*A*B | Music Performance / Drums at The Academy of Contemporary Music |
| Lewis | D*D | Football Coaching and Management with Foundation Year at University Campus of Football Business |
| Akwasi | D M M M | Sport and Exercise Science at Nottingham Trent |
| (D*=Distinction* equivalent to A*) (M = Merit) |
GCSE Results - Summer 2021
Headteacher David Ramsden said: “I am delighted that students from the Class of 2021 have achieved the success that they so richly deserve. Right from the start, when they joined the school in Year 7, five years ago, they have been a hard-working and determined year group. In the past 18 months Year 11 have experienced a Key Stage 4 programme like no other, yet they have demonstrated resilience and commitment to achieve their very best throughout their GCSE courses. This was particularly evident in their approach to remote learning during the national lockdowns and when they returned to school in March. As a Year group they have showed tenacity and a determination to achieve their very best, under uniquely difficult circumstances, and the results today have demonstrated what a talented group they are."
Key personal achievements
There are several students who deserve a special mention for achieving outstanding results. Their individual achievements are outlined below:
| Student | GCSE results |
|---|---|
| Charlie O | 7 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s |
| Charlie S | 7 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7 |
| Danielle | 7 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7 |
| Ella | 7 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s, 2 Grade 7s |
| Daniel S | 6 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8, 4 Grade 7s |
| Max | 5 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s, 2 Grade 7s |
| Benjamin F | 5 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 2 Grade 7s, 1 Grade 6 |
| Fingal | 5 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7, 1 Grade 5 |
| Lillie-Rose | 4 Grade 9s, 5 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7 |
| Jacob | 4 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 3 Grade 7s and 1 Grade 6 |
| Daisy | 4 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 2 Grade 7s and 1 Grade 6 |
| Zahra | 4 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7, 1 Grade 6 and 1 Grade 5 |
| Abigail | 3 Grade 9s, 5 Grade 8s, 2 Grade 7s, 1 Grade 6 |
Students who made significant progress from their Key Stage 2 starting points include:
- Daniel B – 10 good passes including 1 Grade 9, 3 Grade 7s and 3 Grade 6s
- Afroz – 10 good passes including 1 Grade 6 and 3 Grade 5s
- Jess – 10 good passes including 1 Grade 8 and 4 Grade 5s
- Ria – 10 good passes including 1 Distinction* and 4 Grade 5s
- Jake – 5 good passes including 1 Grade 6 and 2 Grade 5s
- Josie – 6 good passes including 2 Grade 5s
- Sophie – 5 good passes including 3 Grade 5s
- Luke – 5 good passes including 2 Grade 5s
- Rebecca – 5 Good passes including 1 Grade 5
A Levels - Summer 2020
It is with great delight that we celebrate the hard work, resilience and positive attitude of the class of 2020 who have achieved so much under such difficult circumstances. The students in this year group have been a real joy to work with for the past two years. They have approached everything they have done inside and outside the classroom - their academic studies and extra-curricular activities - with great energy and enthusiasm. They have made a massive impact on the life of the school as a whole. It has been a pleasure to watch them grow into intelligent, confident young people who can cope with anything – even a pandemic in the last few months of their A Level courses. We are proud of them all and will, of course, miss them hugely but look forward to hearing about their future successes in the world beyond Little Heath.
We wish them every success in the future. All the students in the class of 2020 deserve praise for their achievements, however the following deserve special mention in the summer of 2020.
We wish them every success in the future.
All the students in the class of 2020 deserve praise for their achievements. However, the following deserve special mention in the summer of 2020.
| Student | A Level Results |
|---|---|
| Max | A* A*A* A*- Max also received a merit in his AEA maths paper, which is the first time a Merit has been achieved for this paper at Little Heath School |
| Thomas | A* A* A* A* |
| Alicia | A* A* A A |
| Craig | A* A A A A |
| Katie | A* A A A |
| Jack | A A A A |
| Susie | A* A B B |
| Tegan | A* A* A* |
| Lizzie | A* A*A and A* in AS EPQ |
| Sabine | A* A* A* and A in AS EPQ |
| Duncan | A* A A and A in AS EPQ |
| Sonad | A* A* B |
| Hubert | A* A A |
| Bethany | A A A |
| Lucy | A A A |
| Safaa | A* A B |
| Elliot | A* A B |
| Rebecca |
A* A B and an A in AS EPQ |
GCSE Results - Summer 2020
Congratulations to our class of 2020. In Year 11, they put all their energies into preparing for their end of year examinations, which was sadly cut short by the closure of school at the end of March. Despite the challenges faced by the pandemic, them have set out, determined, to achieve their very best, under such difficult circumstances this summer, and the results today are a credit to them.”
Key personal achievements
There are several students who deserve a special mention for achieving outstanding results. Their individual achievements are outlined below:
| Student | GCSE Results |
|---|---|
| Freya | Ten Grade 9s |
| Emily | Nine Grade 9s, Two Grade 8s |
| Joshua | Seven Grade 9s, Three Grade 8s, One Grade 7 |
| Sarah | Seven Grade 9s, Four Grade 8s |
| Alex | Seven Grade 9s, Two Grade 8s, One Grade 7, One Grade 5 |
| Olivia | Six Grade 9s, Four Grade 8s, One Grade 7 |
| Lily | Five Grade 9s, Four Grade 8s, Two Grade 7s |
| Louie | Five Grade 9s, Two Grade 8s, Two Grade 7s, One Grade 5 |
Students who made significant progress from their Key Stage 2 starting points include:
- Christina – 2 Grade 7s, 5 Grade 6s, 5 Grade 5s, a Grade 4 and a Merit
- Fraser - 1 Grade 7, 3 Grade 6s, 3 Grade 5s and 3 Grade 4s
- Sophia - 8 good passes including a Grade 8 in Art & Design
- Anissa - 9 good passes including a Grade 8 in French
- Charlotte - 7 good passes including a Grade 6 in Art & Design
- Suhayla - 6 good passes
- Amy - 5 good passes including a 6 in Art & Design
- Jenson – 5 good passes
Summer 2019 results
| KS4 | |
|---|---|
| Progress 8 | -0.16 |
| Attainment 8 | 50.1% |
| EBACC Average Point Score | 4.3 |
| Attainment in English and Maths - % achieving grade 5 or above |
51% |
| KS5 | |
|---|---|
| Progress | -0.06 |
| Attainment | 29.16 |
| Eng & Maths Progress | Supp (cohort is less than 5 so not available due to data protection) |
| Retention | 84.8% |
| KS5 - Destinations | |
|---|---|
| Higher Apprenticeships | 8% |
| University | 43% |
| Employment | 37% |
| Other | 12% |
