Croydon High sees uplift in A Level grades from those achieved in 2019

Following the national trend where grades have returned this year to pre-pandemic levels, Croydon High School has seen an overall uplift in A Level grades from those achieved in 2019. This is in keeping with the school’s on-going upward academic trajectory.

Croydon High School is extremely proud to announce that almost 50% of all A Level grades awarded this year are an outstanding A* or A

In addition to this impressive statistic,  80% of all grades awarded are A*- B

In a talented and extremely aspirational cohort, almost a quarter of all pupils achieved straight A* A grades

77% of all pupils are heading to their  first choice of university destination with 95% accepting either their firm or insurance offers.

Diversity of subject successes with Art, Computer Science, PE and REP (Religion, Ethics and Philosophy) pupils all achieving A*/A Grades

“We must remember that this is a cohort who missed out on the experience of formally sitting for their GCSEs in 2021, but who have gone on to achieve some truly fantastic exam outcomes at A Level.”— Annabel Davies, Head, Croydon High School

Croydon High’s Head, Annabel Davies was clearly thrilled to have the opportunity to recognise what she describes as a ‘truly inspirational year group’.

“We must remember that this is a cohort who missed out on the experience of formally sitting for their GCSEs in 2021, but who have gone on to achieve some truly fantastic exam outcomes at A Level. These pupils embody the traits and values we seek to nurture at Croydon High, showing determination, resilience and aspiration in abundance. I have no doubt that the journey ahead will be fulfilling and exciting for every one of them.”

Deputy Head (Academic) Ben Rew agreed, saying “ What is particularly pleasing this year is seeing so many individual pupils achieve their goals across a range of subjects, confidently securing the next steps to wherever it is they want to go. We are immensely proud of them and look forward to seeing these dreams become reality”.

Stereotypical expectations in terms of subjects and achievements clearly do not stand up at Croydon High, where successes in STEM subjects are particularly marked. One third of all pupils taking Physics A Level achieved an A* grade and 60% of those taking Maths were awarded an A or A*. Pupils who excelled in these subjects are going on to study Medicine, Biological Science and Biochemistry, with others opting for more specialist degree subjects such as Neuroscience.

“I am also enormously proud of this group of pupils, my first A Level cohort at Croydon High and I have no doubt that they will continue to live up to our school motto, and to always inspire others with their characters and talents.” — Annabel Davies, Head, Croydon High School

Croydon High’s Head, Annabel Davies went on to say, “ I would also like to take this opportunity to recognise and applaud the dedication of the staff here at Croydon High. I have been so impressed by their unwavering commitment to inspire and support every girl, every day.”

“I am also enormously proud of this group of pupils, my first A Level cohort at Croydon High and I have no doubt that they will continue to live up to our school motto, and to always inspire others with their characters and talents. We will miss them but look forward to hearing all about their future achievements.”

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