A quarter of pupils achieve A* to A grades in all their GCSE exams

25 Aug 2014

Pupils at Hereford Cathedral School have again achieved excellent GCSE results with nearly a quarter of all candidates achieving either an A* or A grade in every subject that they studied. Emma Parry-Jones and Maisy Spalding were two of six pupils who achieved at least 11 top A* grades with Eliza Baring, Helen Bennett, Rachael Kennedy and Anna Sweetman being awarded 12 A* star grades. Eliza, Helen, Rachael, Anna and Maisy’s grades also included an A** (double star) grade for Additional Maths.

In total 22 out of the 93 Year 11 pupils achieved all A* or A grades in the subjects they studied. Not to be out done by the high performing girls, Toby Cotton, Jo Moore, Matthew Owen, Conor Porter, Toby Austin, Ed Harris and Geraint Downing all achieved at least 10 straight A*/A grades. Almost a third of all Hereford Cathedral School results were at the top A* grade, with 59% of all grades being at A*/A.  Over 80% of all grades achieved were above a B grade.

The School’s GCSE results have remained excellent in the ‘traditionally difficult’ subjects such as the Sciences, English and Latin.  The Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Music Departments are delighted that this is the eighth year running that their students have achieved all A*-C grades.

Paul Smith, Hereford Cathedral School’s Headmaster, said:

“These are excellent results and I am delighted for the pupils, the staff and, of course, the pupils’ parents.”

“These GCSE results continue the pattern set by our A Level students last week, and explains why the School is increasingly recognised as one of the leading schools in the country.”

“I look forward to welcoming back current and new students to what will be our biggest ever  Sixth Form, clearly demonstrating the confidence that students and parents have in the School helping students to achieve outstanding A Level grades, and securing places at the university of their choice.”

GCSE Grades 2014:

32% at A*       59% at A*/A               82% at A*-B                94% at A*-C

(24% of candidates achieved all A*/A grades)