Schools across the country record their best ever results
Topic: GCSE results
Oratory school in Reading breaks record
Almost half of GCSEs were at grade A*-A
High-achievers celebrate at New Hall
Two students gained 11 A* grades at GCSE level
St Bede’s gains 1,000 A/A* grades in RE
School is delighted with its results, according to Emma Meakin, head of theology
Proportion of A/A* grades rises sharply at St Ambrose
Headmaster Michael Thompson praises media for focusing its spotlight on academic achievement
GCSE success at Ratcliffe college
Over half of Ratcliffe’s pupils achieved A* or A grades
Good year for Marist senior school
All pupils gain at least five A*-C grades at GCSE















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