Alton School GCSE students are excited and relieved in equal measure to receive their excellent results after what has been a difficult and uncertain 6 months.
With 94% of pupils achieving grades 9 – 5 (equivalent to A* – B/C) and 59% of students awarded the highest grades 9-7 (equivalent to A* – A), these results are a tribute to Alton School students who remained positive despite the challenging circumstances.
Grades were awarded in subjects across the curriculum, with particularly strong results in Maths, English, Music, Biology, Art and Languages. Amongst the success stories are those of 3 students who achieved straight 9 grades.
In English and Mathematics, students produced outstanding results well above the national average. In English language and Mathematics, we were delighted with a 100% pass rate (grades 4 and above) with over half achieving grades 9-7.
At Alton School results matter but it is the progress that each individual makes that is of the greatest value. Progress is developed and monitored as pupils move through the School all the way from Nursery, through Prep and Senior school and often into Sixth Form. The effect of this is seen in the excellent Value Added scores our students obtain – this is the measure of progress that students achieve based on where a student started from and the progress they make relative to other similar students.
Alton School’s Headmaster, Karl Guest, emphasizes that it is not only the academic achievement that should be celebrated but also the resilience students have demonstrated in recent months, overcoming great uncertainty and showing their determination to capture the excellent progress that they have made during their time at Alton School.
I am delighted with the fantastic GCSE results our students have achieved and extremely proud of all our students and staff for rising to the challenge of remote learning and online assessments. You have shown that what makes Alton School so special is not limited to the confines of our buildings but lives beyond. Success like this can only be achieved when the whole school community comes together; the staff, pupils and parents' resilience has been overwhelming. Thank you to you all and well done!
Before Easter, Alton School put in place a structured timetable of remote, interactive lessons using Microsoft Teams. The combination of keeping to the usual school day and ensuring lots of live learning with teachers has kept the day structured for pupils. As well as continuing to work hard on their GCSE courses, all students took part in a comprehensive programme including pre-A level courses to help with selection of A levels, Business Challenges to promote team-work and entrepreneurial skills and weekly pastoral sessions.
