The Manchester Grammar School celebrates an outstanding year of GCSEs
Pupils at The Manchester Grammar School are celebrating another year of exceptional GCSE examination results.
40% of all grades were at the very highest grade 9 level and two-thirds of all grades achieved were 9 or 8.
104 MGS boys were awarded all 9, 8 and 7 grades.
These GCSE results follow another outstanding set of A-level results for MGS pupils last week, with 38% of all grades at A*, 73% at A* or A, and 87% at A*, A or B.
This level of performance puts MGS in a very select group of schools nationally.
The School’s High Master, Dr Martin Boulton, said, “We are very proud of this group of pupils having achieved such outstanding results. Our boys can now approach the next exciting stage of their academic careers with real confidence.”
“I would like to thank our dedicated staff for the work they have done to support our pupils through their GCSEs.”
Aum from Altrincham attained seven grade 9s and three grade 8s in his GCSE examinations today, alongside competing in Fencing for Great Britain. Aum started at MGS in year 3 and will continue in the Sixth Form studying Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics and Politics, with the hope of pursuing a career in Economics in the future.
Pupils at The Manchester Grammar School are celebrating another year of exceptional GCSE examination results.
40% of all grades were at the very highest grade 9 level and two-thirds of all grades achieved were 9 or 8. 104 MGS boys were awarded all 9, 8 and 7 grades.
These GCSE results follow another outstanding set of A-level results for MGS pupils last week, with 38% of all grades at A*, 73% at A* or A, and 87% at A*, A or B. This level of performance puts MGS in a very select group of schools nationally.
The School’s High Master, Dr Martin Boulton, said, “We are very proud of this group of pupils having achieved such outstanding results. Our boys can now approach the next exciting stage of their academic careers with real confidence.”
“I would like to thank our dedicated staff for the work they have done to support our pupils through their GCSEs.”
Harvey from Shaw in Greater Manchester was the highest performer in GCSE Classical Greek in the country, attaining full marks in the exam. Harvey achieved ten grade 9s and 1A*and will be studying Religious Studies, Classical Greek, Mathematics and History in his A Levels in September. Harvey has attained his Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award, is part of the Model United Nations committee and Cross Country Running Team and captains the Latin Scrabble Team at MGS.
Pupils at The Manchester Grammar School are celebrating another year of exceptional GCSE examination results.
40% of all grades were at the very highest grade 9 level and two-thirds of all grades achieved were 9 or 8. 104 MGS boys were awarded all 9, 8 and 7 grades.
These GCSE results follow another outstanding set of A-level results for MGS pupils last week, with 38% of all grades at A*, 73% at A* or A, and 87% at A*, A or B. This level of performance puts MGS in a very select group of schools nationally.
The School’s High Master, Dr Martin Boulton, said, “We are very proud of this group of pupils having achieved such outstanding results. Our boys can now approach the next exciting stage of their academic careers with real confidence.”
“I would like to thank our dedicated staff for the work they have done to support our pupils through their GCSEs.”
Hercules from Ardwick was the highest performer in GCSE Computer Science in the country. Hercules achieved nine grade 9s and 1A*, having also attained one grade 9 in 2022 a year early. He will be studying Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science at A-Level and has already participated in multiple Mathematics Olympiads throughout his time at MGS so far.
Pupils at The Manchester Grammar School are celebrating another year of exceptional GCSE examination results.
40% of all grades were at the very highest grade 9 level and two-thirds of all grades achieved were 9 or 8. 104 MGS boys were awarded all 9, 8 and 7 grades.
These GCSE results follow another outstanding set of A-level results for MGS pupils last week, with 38% of all grades at A*, 73% at A* or A, and 87% at A*, A or B. This level of performance puts MGS in a very select group of schools nationally.
The School’s High Master, Dr Martin Boulton, said, “We are very proud of this group of pupils having achieved such outstanding results. Our boys can now approach the next exciting stage of their academic careers with real confidence.”
“I would like to thank our dedicated staff for the work they have done to support our pupils through their GCSEs.”
Photos: Sitara Bartle Davies
Bridgewater School celebrates exceptional GCSE results with 3 in 10 grades achieved at highest level
Bridgewater School is delighted to announce an outstanding performance in this year’s GCSE examinations, with a third of all grades achieved at the highest level. ~
This academic year has marked yet another milestone for Bridgewater School, as students have once again showcased their dedication and ambitions to achieve their best. Despite the challenges posed by the disruptions of recent years, the school’s students have demonstrated exceptional resilience and a determination to succeed. This achievement underscores the school’s commitment to providing a holistic education that nurtures and inspires students to excel in all areas of school life.
Mr. Barker, Deputy Head of the Senior School (Academic), expressed his pride at the students’ accomplishments, stating: “We are incredibly proud of these young individuals and their remarkable achievements. This cohort of students faced unprecedented challenges, with no allowances made in their grading for the disruptions they encountered. Yet, despite facing a stricter grading system than expected, they have not only adapted but have excelled in every measure.”
The school is also thrilled to celebrate the exceptional individual performances of Rumaysah Khan, Dalia Yousif, Jake Hughes and Moni Abioye. These students have achieved a stunning clean sweep of grades 9 to 7 in all subjects, amassing an impressive total of 23 grade 9s collectively.
Year 10 students have also exceeded expectations with exceptional results in Statistics. The school achieved a 100% pass rate with nearly three-quarters of all grades being at the higher level of 7 and above.
These results follow another perfect year of A Level passes for Sixth Formers at Bridgewater School, with Year 13 graduates now embarking on exciting journeys to some of the most prestigious universities across the country.
For those interested in discovering more about the unparalleled benefits of a Bridgewater education, the school welcomes visitors to its upcoming Open Events scheduled for the Autumn Term.
Visit www.bridgewater-school.co.uk
GCSE celebrations at Withington Girls’ School
With 47.4% of exam results achieved at grade 9 and 70.4% of grades achieved at grade 8 or higher, there were hugs, smiles and tears of joy as pupils completing Year 11 at Withington Girls’ School opened their envelopes and took in their well-earned achievements.
Withington’s Headmistress, Mrs Sarah Haslam, said: “We are so very proud of each and every one of our pupils. With a return to the pre-pandemic approach to this year’s public examinations, we must not forget that these pupils were also impacted during several key years of their education by the dramatic adjustments to everyday life that we all had to make.
“Supported by our excellent staff team, they did not lose focus and they have worked hard to fulfil their potential. Their reward is a confident continuation of their life’s journey, with the vast majority choosing to do so at Withington’s Sixth Form.”
The Withington Upper Fifth of 2023 achieved 89% of grades at grade 7 and above and include nine students who achieved 10 grade 9s. Over a quarter of the cohort achieved all grade 8 or 9 across nine of more GCSE subjects. They will be joined by a group of new students from schools across Greater Manchester and beyond, who have also excelled in their GCSE examinations.
Amongst the pupils celebrating with smiles and hugs was Isabelle Burns, a talented U21 GB national youth dancer who has successfully combined her academic studies at Withington with training for national dance competitions, achieving top grades in her GCSEs, including nine at grade 9.
A talented ballroom and Latin dancer, Isabelle, who is from Wilmslow and joined Withington in Year 7, has represented Great Britain in international competitions including in Vienna in 2021 and Poland earlier this year. She is staying on at Withington for Sixth Form where she will prepare for A Levels in Further Maths, Maths, Chemistry and Biology, and she then hopes to study Natural Sciences.
“Whilst training hard for international competitions, I was also studying for my GCSEs but I found Withington to be really supportive. My dancing means that I have had to be disciplined and prioritise my subjects with good time management skills but the teachers have been very accommodating, always providing constructive feedback and the other pupils have been really supportive too,” she said.
Didsbury pupil Uma Abbas was delighted with her clean sweep of ten grade 9s and also praised Withington’s extra-curricular opportunities. Having played football in the school club and previously representing WGS at hockey and athletics, she said, “The extra-curricular activities here have been amazing, giving me the opportunity to mix with different year groups across the school. Academically, the teachers at Withington have been very supportive and I couldn’t have achieved these unbelievable results without them.”
Poppy Winnard, from Bowdon, said, “When choosing schools, Withington was always my first choice. We had a family friend who was in the Sixth Form here and she used to tell me I seemed like a Withington girl. At the time, I didn’t know what that meant but it’s been the right place for me. I‘ve always felt comfortable here in an environment that’s really helped me to develop and grow as a person. There are different ways to learn and that is really embraced here.”
Scarlett Holmes, from Altrincham, enjoys football and is a member of Withington’s extra-curricular football club. With A Level choices in Biology, English Literature and Religious Studies for A Level, she has aspirations to go on to study Clinical Psychology at university. She said, “I feel really privileged to have gone to school with such like-minded, friendly people. I was happy with my results but I was particularly pleased to have achieved a Grade 9 in English Literature as I had worked very hard to improve my previous grades in the subject. I have found the WGS community very supportive and I have made memories and forged great friendships.
Open Days for entry to Withington Girls’ School will be held on Thursday 2nd November and Saturday 4th November – see www.wgs.org for more details on 2024 Admissions.
