GCSE Results 2024
Highfields students have once again demonstrated their hard work and determination with another excellent set of GCSE results.
More than half of all students attained at least one grade 7 and almost a third of all students achieved three or more grade 7s in total. While almost 60% achieved a strong pass (Grade 5 or above) in both English and Mathematics, and 77% of students achieved a standard pass (Grade 4 or above) in both English and Mathematics.
Mr D Treble, Head of Upper School, said: “This year’s GCSE results are a true reflection of the determination and resilience of our students. We also extend our thanks to our dedicated teachers and supportive parents who have played a crucial role in guiding our students to success. We are exceptionally proud of all their achievements and wish them every success in the future.”
Special mention should go to some exceptional achievements: Freya Perry - nine grade 9s and one grade 6; Finley Powell - six grade 9s, three grade 8s and one grade 7; George Bridges - six grade 9s, two grade 8s and one grade 6; Joel Roberts - five grade 9s, three grade 8s and one grade 7, and Govind Maan - six grade 9s, one grade 8 and two grade 7s and one grade 6
Alongside these very high attainers are large numbers of students who have made some quite exceptional progress during their time at Highfields. Mr Treble added: “A special mention should go to Ashvir Dhaliwal, Alyssa Round, Ethan O’Reilly and Millie Flannery who have made the most progress of all students but there are so many of the year group who can be very proud of their achievements.”
As our students prepare for the next stage of their academic journey, whether that be continuing with A-levels, vocational courses, or entering the world of work, we are confident that the skills they have developed will lead them to further success.
Once again, congratulations to all our students on their fantastic achievements.
A-Level Results 2024
Congratulations to all Highfields Sixth Form students who achieved another fantastic set of A Level results.
Out of all the students receiving results, close to 100 are now preparing to move on to university, with several doing degree apprenticeships with companies including Barclays, E. On and Jaguar Land Rover. Of the successful grades, 22% of all results were A* and A grades, while half achieved A*-B, and the overall pass rate was 98%. Additionally, 63% of all grades on Applied courses were Distinction* or Distinction (A* and A equivalent).
As ever, there were a number of standout performances. Chief among them was Toby Macdonald, who was awarded four A*s in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science and Maths and an A in AS Further Maths. He is now taking a gap year and is hoping to apply to Cambridge University to study Maths. Selina Malik, who got three A*s in Biology, Chemistry and Maths is off to Oxford University to study Medicine. Bao Thy Nguyen achieved three A*s in Art, Computer Science and Maths and an A in AS Further Maths and will be studying Computer Science at St Andrews
Other standout performers achieving 2 A*s and an A include Tsezzy Omar who will be starting a degree apprenticeship with E.ON (Computer Science- A*, Maths- A*, Physics- A); Gursevak Sandhu who is off to Aston University to study Computer Science (Computer Science- A*, Psychology- A*, History- A); and Jacob Connor who will also be studying Computer Science at University of Bristol (Computer Science- A*, Maths- A*, Physics- A)
Several other students achieved A* grades, including Amelia McGoldrick with an A* in History in Religious Studies and B in English Literature and who will be studying English at Durham University. George Taylor, with an A*in Design with A in Maths and B in Physics, is going on to study Mechanical Engineering at the University of Liverpool.
Miss Smith, Head of Sixth Form said, “Yet again we are blown away by the fantastic achievements of our Year 13 students. They have shown incredible determination and perseverance to reach this point and their efforts have justly been rewarded with an incredible set of results. So many students have secured their first-choice next steps and we couldn't be prouder of them. On behalf of everyone at Highfields, I would like to wish them all the very best for the future.”
More students than ever are pursuing Apprenticeship opportunities this year. Abdulramon Salawu will be completing a degree apprenticeship with Jaguar Land Rover after receiving an A* in Psychology and As in Computer Science and Maths. Amrit Kuldip has secured a degree apprenticeship with E.ON achieving an A* in Computer Science, A in Maths and B in Physics..
Aranbeer Moore beat over 2000 applicants to secure the only place on the degree apprenticeship programme with Barclays with an A in Product Design B in Business Studies and C in Maths.
Special mentions also go to Head Girl, Pavan Gohani, who will be studying Medicine at University of Nottingham (As in Biology and Chemistry and a B in English Literature). Malikah Dawood (A* in Psychology, As in Biology and Chemistry) hopes to pursue a career in Dentistry. Esha Rajput, will study Economics at Manchester Metropolitan, (A* Law A Business). Jovan Gaddu, will be pursuing Aerospace Engineering at University of Birmingham (A*s in Maths & Physics and A in Economics). Leigh Cashmore (Criminology- A* Sociology- A Psychology- B) will be studying Criminology, Policing and Investigation at Birmingham City University. And Joshua Parnaby has secured a place on Veterinary Medicine & Surgery at University Central Lancaster.
Highfields congratulates all of our outstanding students on their remarkable A-level results. Their hard work, determination, and passion have truly paid off. We are immensely proud of all of our students’ achievements and excited for the bright futures that lie ahead for each of them. Well done!