Croydon High-flyers achieve outstanding GCSE results – and so much more

Croydon High School is celebrating the outstanding endeavours of their 2022 GCSE Class, who have not only achieved impressive academic success but also embraced a unique GCSE Programme, devised by the school, to complement their studies over the last two years.

Annabel Davies, new Head at Croydon High (pictured with students above), was thrilled to be able to meet members of her new Lower Sixth cohort and to congratulate them on all they have achieved so far.

“It is very exciting to see such clear evidence of the dedication, hard work and aspiration required to deliver such an impressive set of GCSE results. Primarily, I want to warmly congratulate the pupils who have achieved all this in undeniably challenging circumstances. I also want to pay tribute to their teachers, who have inspired and supported them throughout.” – Head Annabel Davies

This cohort was, of course, the first to experience the disruption brought by the pandemic and then go on to sit their examinations in person. They were also the first to experience Croydon High’s revised GCSE programme, which they took on alongside their curriculum studies.

Deputy Head, (Academic) Dr Phil Purvis, explains the thinking behind this exciting approach saying, “The GCSE Programme at Croydon High combines the expected academic rigour of a broad and stimulating variety of GCSE subjects with our bespoke, non-examined, Exploring Courses. These courses—which have seen pupils exposed to academic research, environmental awareness, financial literacy, political and philosophical ideology, and leadership skills impart important life skills that will enhance their career aspirations and, in tandem, ignite lifelong passions that will linger long after pupils have left Croydon High School.”

GCSE results achieved

36% of all grades awarded at the highest possible Grade 9  

Over 60% of all grades awarded are Grade 8-9 

Over 78% of all grades were Grade 7-9