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2023

GCSE 2023
 
  • 27% of GCSEs graded the top score of 9
  • 50% of GCSEs graded 9-8
  • 71% of GCSEs graded 9-7
a level 2023
 

Headline figures:

  • 58% of grades A* - A (or IB equivalent)
  • 78% of grades A* - B (or IB equivalent)
  • 91% of grades A* - C (or IB equivalent)

2022

GCSE 2022
 

Headline figures:

  • 37% of GCSEs graded the top score of 9
  • 60% of GCSEs graded 9-8
  • 79% of GCSEs graded 9-7
  • Over 10% of the student cohort achieved at least 9 grade 9s

Stephen Ward, Head (11-18), said: “These superb results are testament to the hard work, dedication and perseverance shown by our students. They have overcome the many challenges of the past couple of years in style and been rewarded with outcomes that stand them in fine stead for their Sixth Form studies next year. We are very proud of them and extend our sincere congratulations for all they have achieved.”

A LEvel & International baccalaureate 2022
 

Highlights:

  • 63% of grades A* - A (or IB equivalent)
  • 83% of grades A* - B (or IB equivalent)
  • 93% of grades A* - C (or IB equivalent)
  • 24% of students achieved at least three subjects at A* at A level
  • 48% students achieved at least three subjects at A* or A (or IB equivalent)
  • 100% of Stephen Perse medical students achieved a place at medical school 

Students from the Stephen Perse Sixth Form will be taking up places at some of the UK’s highest ranked universities, including four at Cambridge University, two at Oxford University, eight at University College London, five at King’s College London and four at Imperial College. All seven applicants for Medicine or Veterinary Medicine were successful. In addition, students have also gained places at universities in the US, including at the prestigious Columbia University.

Jacqueline Paris, Head of Sixth Form said: “Congratulations to the cohort of 2022 who have risen to the challenges and uncertainties of their sixth form studies with an impressive degree of maturity. I am delighted with the grades that they have achieved and the university places that they have secured. These are testament to the hard work, resilience and determination shown by this very impressive group of young people who are a credit to themselves. Everyone at The Stephen Perse Foundation is very proud of them.”

2021

2021

GCSE 2021 
Headline figures:
  • 46% of GCSEs graded the top score of 9
  • 72% of GCSEs graded 8 or 9
  • 87% of GCSEs graded 7, 8 or 9
  • 10% of the student cohort achieving at least 10 GCSEs at grade 9

Richard Girvan, Principal and Head of Senior School said: “Our students can be confident that the excellent results they have been awarded are a true and fair reflection of all of their hard work, learning and attainment over what has been a challenging year for all young people and school staff. This national cohort has been tested by circumstances, and academically assessed, more than any other in post-war times, in a year like no other. They have faced uncertainty and disruption to school and they and their teachers have had to adapt quickly, with high stakes, in the face of myriad challenges. We are therefore immensely proud of our students for coming through this year with such superb outcomes, and we are excited to welcome them back to school in September to commence their A level and IB studies.”

Richard Girvan, Principal and Head of Senior School

A level 2021 
Headline figures:
  • 51% of A* grades
  • 81% of A* - A grades
  • 91% of A* -B grades
  • 96% of A*-C grades
  • 66% of students achieving 3 A*-A grades.
  • 29% of students achieving at least three subjects at A*

"Our students can be confident that the excellent results they have been awarded are a true and fair reflection of their hard work, learning and attainment over what has been a challenging year for all young people. We are proud of all of our students and wish them the very best as they prepare to take up places at Universities across the UK and beyond."

Richard Girvan, Principal

International baccalaureate 2021
 
Headline figures:
  • Average score of 41 (maximum is 45)
  • 89% of all grades were awarded at Level 6/7
  • 59% of all grades were awarded at Level 7
  • 67% of students achieved 40 points or more
  • All students achieved places at their first choice university

“Our IB students can be hugely proud of their outstanding achievements in a year that has thrown more challenges at young people than any other in recent times. The results represent the culmination of years of hard work by the students and their teachers at the Stephen Perse Foundation and I am delighted that their efforts have been rewarded. We are particularly impressed that, as well as their outstanding academic performance, our students have also demonstrated their tenacity, resilience and well-roundedness throughout their time in our Sixth Form.”

Richard Girvan, Principal

Results by subject

2020

GCSe and igcse 2020
 
Headline figures:
  • 49% of GCSEs graded the top score of 9
  • 73% of GCSEs graded 8 or 9
  • 89% of GCSEs graded 7, 8 or 9
  • One fifth of the student cohort achieved at least 10 GCSEs at grade 9   

Richard Girvan, Principal and Head of Senior School said: “We welcome the Government’s change of direction, allowing our assessment of student ability and attainment to stand, though we recognise that the process leading to that decision has been confusing and unsettling for students, parents and staff. We congratulate all of our students on the results of their hard work over an extraordinarily challenging year. The whole Foundation community is incredibly proud of them.”

A level 2020 

Headline figures:

  • 42% of grades were  A* 
  • 72% of all grades were A*- A
  • 93% of grades were  A*- B
  • 100% of grades were A*-C
  • 26% of students achieved at least three subjects at A* 
  • 61% of students achieved at least three subjects at A*or A
  • 16% of students who applied through UCAS in 2020 have places at Oxbridge 

Students are off to exciting onward destinations at top UK universities, some of the highlights include studying Physics at Oxford University; Molecular Bioengineering at Imperial College London; Economics at Durham; Medicine at University College Dublin and University of East Anglia; Law at Bristol; Virtual Reality at University of the Arts London and Real Estate at Reading.

International baccalaureate 2020
 

Headline figures

  • Average score of 39.9 (maximum is 45)
  • 58% of students achieved 40 or more
  • 49% of all grades were awarded at Level 7 (the highest grade)
  • 86% of all grades awarded were at Level 6 or 7

“We are immensely proud of our IB students, not only for their results, university destinations and range of courses they have chosen, but for their development as young leaders with broad interests and skills.  The IB provides a unique perspective on the world preparing students for success in our rapidly changing world with all its challenges.”

Spencer Pinkus, Head of Stephen Perse Sixth Form

Results by subject

2019

GCSE and igcse 2019
 
 Headline figures
  • 100% of all entries graded at 4 to 9

  • 100% of students achieved a pass in Maths at grade 4 or above

  • 100% of students achieved a pass in English at grade 4 or above

  • 85% of all entries graded at 7 to 9

  • 67% of all entries graded at 8 to 9

  • 41% of all entries graded at 9

“Yet again our students have achieved excellent GCSE results, this continuity of performance is what we are known for. What makes us different is we produce great results alongside a skill set gained through an all-round education that supports ambition, nurtures talent, encourages creativity and critical thinking which leads to personal achievement and self-fulfilment. Our students gain the skills, knowledge and practical experience to become the change-makers of their future world.”

Tricia Kelleher, Principal

A level 2019 

Headline figures

  • 64% of all grades were A* or A
  • Nearly a third of all grades were A*
  • 95% of grades were A* to C
  • All students aiming to study medicine have achieved their grades (11% of the cohort)
  • 100% of grades were A* to E
  • 52% of students achieved 3 or more A* or A grades

Students are off to exciting onward destinations at top UK universities, some of the highlights include Classics and English Language at Oxford University; Natural Sciences at Cambridge University; Law at LSE and Biotechnology and History at UCL.

Results by subject

International baccalaureate 2019 

Headline figures

  • Average score of 40.4 points  (maximum is 45)
  • 69% of students achieved 40 or more
  • 48% of all grades were awarded at Level 7 (the highest grade)
  • 93% of all grades awarded were at Level 6 or 7

We have taught the IB since 2008 and have twice been awarded the Sunday Times IB School of the Year.

"We are immensely proud of our IB students, not only for their results and university destinations but for the rounded young leaders and pioneers they have become - they each have their own story and they leave us ready to make their mark on the world."

Naomi Atkins, Head of Sixth Form and Vice Principal of the Foundation

Our IB Class of 2019 are now moving on to universities all over the world, from Toronto to Stanford to Oxford, reading a diverse range of subjects, from Fine Art to Liberal Arts to Engineering.

Our students this year truly reflect the IB's philosophy of 'international-mindedness', from running Cambridge’s high-school level Model United Nations conference to competing at diverse sporting, academic and arts events. The IB Class of 2019 have offered such inspiration to younger students and we wish them the brightest of futures and look forward to hearing about where their journey takes them. 

Results by subject

2018 

gcse and IGCSE 2018 

GCSE results 2018

Headline figures

  • 57% of all grades were A*/ 8-9
  • 15% of students achieved 10 or more A*/ 8-9 grades
  • 81% of all grades were A* or A / 7-9
  • 100% of students achieved 5 A*-C / 4-9 grades

“It’s been an absolute pleasure to teach this talented group of students. Their stellar GCSE results are a testament to their hard work and commitment - as are their achievements in the world of sport, drama, music and the arts. My congratulations to our students, and to the brilliant teaching staff who have given such inspiration and guidance along the way. Well done everyone!” 

David Walker, Head of the Senior School

“I am confident that our students will make a real difference and lead the way in whatever field they choose. I look forward to seeing many of them in September when they begin their A Level or IB studies at the 6th Form College.” 

Naomi Atkins, Head of 6th Form and Vice Principal of the Foundation

Results by subject

A level 2018 
Nina on results day
Nina will be reading Classics at Oxford having achieved 3 A* grades and an A grade

Headline figures

  • 37% of students achieved 3 or more A* or A grades
  • 27% of all grades were A*
  • 54% of all grades were A* or A
  • 97% of grades were A* to C
  • 100% of grades were A* to E

Students are off to exciting onward destinations at top UK and overseas universities, including Chemistry with Molecular Physics at Imperial College, History at Oxford, Management at LSE, Law at Warwick, Engineering at UCL and Liberal Arts and Sciences at Maastricht. 

"We are very proud of our students, who have worked hard to achieve these excellent results and can now look forward to exciting university destinations, from Edinburgh to Oxford. They have the brightest of futures ahead, and wish them all the very best as they forge their own path in the world and achieve their dreams.”

Naomi Atkins, Head of 6th Form and Vice Principal of the Foundation

We are thrilled with individual subject areas too, with every student studying Visual Arts at A Level achieving an A*, and an impressive 15 A* grades awarded to Mathematics and Further Mathematics students.

Results by subject

International baccalaureate 2018 

Headline figures

  • 38% of students achieved 40 or more
  • 25% of all grades were awarded at Level 7 (the highest grade)
  • Average score of 36 points  (maximum is 45)

We have taught the IB since 2008 and have twice been awarded the Sunday Times IB School of the Year.

"We are immensely proud of our IB students, not only for their results and university destinations but for the rounded young leaders and pioneers they have become - they each have their own story and they leave us ready to make their mark on the world."

Naomi Atkins, Head of 6th Form and Vice Principal of the Foundation

Our IB Class of 2018 are now moving on to universities all over the world, from Toronto to Stanford to Oxford, reading a diverse range of subjects, from Fine Art to Liberal Arts to Engineering.

Our students this year truly reflect the IB's philosophy of 'international-mindedness', from running Cambridge’s first ever high-school level Model United Nations conference to competing at diverse sporting, academic and arts events. The IB Class of 2018 have offered such inspiration to younger students and we wish them the brightest of futures and look forward to hearing about where their journey takes them. 

Results by subject

2017 

gcse and IGCSE 2017 

Headline figures

  • 62% of grades were A*
  • 88% of grades were A* or A
  • 26% of students achieved 10 or more A* grades
  • 100% of students achieved 5 A* to C grades

"I'm delighted with this year’s GCSE results and they are a credit to all involved. I am equally proud of each student’s wider achievements and it has been a pleasure to witness individual talents flourish, whether on the stage, sports field, in the arts or music."

Tricia Kelleher, Principal

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A level 2017 

Headline figures

  • 26% of all grades were A*
  • 42% of students achieved 3 or more A* or A Grades
  • 63% of all grades were A* or A
  • 97% of grades were A* to C
  • 100% of medical science students achieved a place at medical school

“I feel very proud of each and every one of our students who have all worked hard to receive these excellent results. At the Stephen Perse Foundation we support and encourage each student to achieve their dreams and I have no doubt that this year’s cohort will go on to do just that.”  

Tricia Kelleher, Principal

View results by subject

International baccalaureate 2017 

Headline figures

  • Average score of 40 points (maximum is 45), placing us in the top IB schools in the UK for the eighth consecutive year
  • 3 students achieved a perfect score of 45 points
  • 45% of grades were Level 7 (the highest grade)
  • 98% of grades were Level 5 or more

“We are, once again, very proud of the achievements of all of our IB students. These foundations will ensure they are equipped for the next stage of their educational journey and we wish them the best of luck.”

Tricia Kelleher, Principal

2016 

gcse and IGCSE 2016 

Headline figures

  • 25% of students achieved 10 or more A* grades
  • 64% of grades were A*
  • 86% of grades were A* or A
  • 99% of grades were A*-C

View results by subject

A level 2016  

Headline figures

  • 37% of all grades were A*
  • 76% of all grades were A* or A
  • 100% of grades were A* to C

This is a stellar set of results for our students and an enormous credit to all involved!

"It is the variety of destinations that really stands out for me. As well as the lawyers and medics, historians and anthropologists, we have a growing number opting for acclaimed Liberal Arts courses in the UK or abroad including at Princeton, USA. To have students with such contrasting futures ahead of them, be it Computer Science at Cambridge or History of Art at the Courtauld or even at the world-renowned Translation and Interpretation degree at the University of Geneva, it is ever more important that the individual students’ stories are not lost in any set of results."

Tricia Kelleher, Principal

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International baccalaureate 2016 

Headline figures

  • Average score of 40 points (maximum is 45), placing us in the top IB schools in the UK for the seventh consecutive year
  • 52% of students achieved 40 points or more
  • 41% of grades awarded were Level 7 (the highest grade)

Students are celebrating another excellent set of results in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. A score of 40 points is equivalent to almost four A* grades at A Level plus an additional A in AS level.

We have taught the IB since 2008 and have twice been awarded the Sunday Times IB School of the Year.

Students can now look forward to the university courses they have worked so hard to access. A few of these courses are: Geography, History, Psychology and Behavioural Studies at Cambridge, Electrical Engineering at Imperial, Psychology and Philosophy at Oxford, Arts and Sciences at UCL, Dentistry at KCL and Liverpool and Liberal Arts at Utrecht.

One student fulfilled the requirements of the prestigious Bilingual Diploma in English and Russian, an exceptional achievement.

"Every IB student has their own story to tell. They are more than equipped for the next stage in their journey and we are very proud of their achievements."

Tricia Kelleher, Principal

2015 

gcse and IGCSE 2015 

Headline figures

  • 65% of grades were A*
  • 88% of grades were A* or A
  • 29% of students achieved 10 or more A* grades
  • 50% of students achieved 8 or more A* grades
  • 100% of students achieved 5 A*- C grades

View results by subject

A level 2015  

Headline figures

  • 30% of all grades were A*
  • 70% of all grades were A* or A
  • 98% of grades were A* to C
  • 100% of grades were A* to E

View results by subject

International baccalaureate 2015 

Headline figures

  • Average score of 40 points (maximum is 45), placing us in the top IB schools in the UK for the sixth consecutive year
  • 45% of grades awarded at Level 7 (the highest grade)
  • 63% of students achieved 40 points or more

View results by subject

2014

gcse and IGCSE 2014 

Headline figures

  • 71% of all grades awarded at  A*
  • 93% of all grades awarded at A* or A
  • 99% of all grades awarded at A* to B
  • 51% of students achieved 9 or more A* grades

View results by subject

A level 2014 

Headline figures

  • 36% of all grades were A*
  • 73% of all grades were A* or A
  • 99% of grades were A* to C
  • 100% of grades were A* to E
  • 20% of students achieved 3 or more A* grades

View results by subject

International baccalaureate 2014
 

Headline figures

  • Average score of 40 points (maximum is 45), placing us in the top IB schools in the UK for the fifth consecutive year
  • 63% of students achieved 40 or more
  • 49% of all grades were awarded at Level 7 (the highest grade)
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