Our GCSE grades reflect a strong tradition of success, with performances in both English and Maths well above national. There were similarly strong performances in many of the open element subjects, notably Art, 3D Design, Music, RE and Sociology, where students excelled. Our commitment to a rigorous and broad curriculum was demonstrated in the fact that nearly three quarters of all students were entered for EBACC this year (the study of one of the humanities and a language in addition to core); significantly more than nationally.

We have continued to see students excel at our outstanding Sixth Form this year with 99% of students passing their post-16 studies. More than three quarters of students achieved grades A*-C in their final GCE exams this Summer and more than a third of students secured the top grades of A*-B. There was particular success in History, Philosophy and Sociology, where our students achieved well above national averages. We saw equally strong results in our L3 qualifications where 100% of students achieved Merits or above in all areas; this was once again well above national averages. As a result of these, and many other, exceptional performances, our strong tradition of Cardinal Pole alumni attending some of the best universities in the country and abroad has been continued with students securing places at King’s College London, UCL and the University of Warwick.

Link to DFES Performance Tables