The Hart School celebrates “incredible achievement” as it clocks up “best-ever” GCSE results
The Hart School in Rugeley is jubilant after unveiling a record-breaking set of GCSE results, including its best-ever results for English and Maths, and record numbers of grade 9s.
And that’s not all. It’s also celebrating a record number of students achieving Level 4 and 5 in English and Maths combined, and more students than ever gaining 5 standard passes (4 and above) and 5 strong passes (5 and above).
Record GCSE results mark the school’s fifth year of “consistent improvements”
Principal, Ms Rachael Sandham, hailed the results an “incredible achievement”, and revealed they marked a fifth year of seeing “consistent improvements” at GCSE for The Hart School.
Notable student successes include Sophie Faulkner 9 Grade 9s and 1 grade 8; Ifetayo Nifemi 4 Grade 9s, 2 x 8s 1 x grade 7 2 x distinctions and a merit; Jack Holyhead 3 x 9s, 2 x 8s, 1 x 7, 2 x 6s, 1 x 5 and a distinction star; Ethan Gee 1 x 9, 4 x 8s, 3 x 7s, 1 x 6 and a distinction; Sebastian Brotherton 3 x grade 9s, a grade 8, 2 x grade 7s, a grade 6, 2 x distinctions and a merit; and Robert Mihaescu 5 x grade 8s, 3 x 7s, 2 distinctions.
Principal praised “hard work and dedication” of pupils and staff
Principal Sandham said: “This is an incredible achievement and I’m very proud of the hard work and dedication of all our Year 11 pupils and talented staff.
“Not only are these record results, but they also mark our fifth year of seeing consistent improvements at GCSE.
“We are focused on continuing this amazing trajectory as we journey towards being an exceptional school.”
She added: “In the meantime, we’d like to wish all our Year 11s every success in their next chapter, and we look forward to seeing a record number take up places in our Sixth Form next month.”
Nicole McCartney, CEO of Creative Education Trust, which the school is a part of, said: “Well done, Year 11! We are all so proud of what you have achieved.
“I am immensely grateful to our brilliant staff for their complete dedication to helping our students achieve their potential and supporting them every step of the way. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for them all.”
The Hart School’s Sixth Form also celebrated record vocational A Level results
The school’s Sixth Form also had cause to celebrate last week as its vocational outcomes reached a three-year high, coupled with strong achievements across a broad range of A-level subjects.
An ongoing multi-million pound investment programme saw it recently unveil a newly landscaped 3km² area open behind its main building, and it’s also set to open a purpose-built dance studio to support its growing reputation for excellence in dance, which pupils can take at both GCSE and in its Sixth Form.
The school will hold its annual open evening on Thursday, October 2. To book your slot, call 01889 802440. For more, visit hartschool.org.uk/
