The class of 2024 have done brilliantly this year, surpassing all expectations at The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School in Chester.
Almost three quarters of the cohort were awarded a grade 4 or above, and a fifth of grades awarded were a 7 or above.
The Bishops' Blue Coat CE High School students celebrate.
These GCSE results are a testament to the students’ passions and interests, which have been carefully nurtured and developed throughout their time at Bishops’, opening doors to access post-16 courses.
The school’s supportive environment and commitment to fostering individual strengths have empowered our students to excel, even in the face of significant challenges. Their achievements reflect not only their hard work but also the guidance and encouragement they received from their teachers, parents and carers and the wider school community.
The Bishops' Blue Coat CE High School students celebrate.
Jenny Sadler, Year Lead for Year 11, said: “This year group has overcome so many hurdles due to the impact of Covid in their earlier years at Bishops’.
"Back in 2020 when they were in Year 8, they were the year group that were particularly affected by ‘bubbles bursting’ and contact tracing.
The Bishops' Blue Coat CE High School students celebrate.
"Throughout their GCSE journey, my message has been for them to believe in themselves and to utilise the support around them. The result of their hard work and resilience is celebrated today and has been nothing short of transformational.
"It has been a privilege to work with this year group and support them on their journey. I am excited to hear of their future endeavours.”
The Bishops' Blue Coat CE High School students celebrate.
Bishops’ is proud to announce that a significant number of students achieved top grades of 9s and 8s across a wide range of subjects.
Of note are food & nutrition, psychology, chemistry, biology and physics all of which secured at least 90 per cent of their grades above a 4 and furthermore at least 40 per cent of their grades above a 7.
The Bishops' Blue Coat CE High School students celebrate.
Top attainers include:
- Iris Freeman awarded: English Language 9, English Literature 8, Maths 8, Biology 9, Chemistry 9, Geography 9, History 9, Physics 8, Psychology 9, and Religious Studies 9.
- Joshua Jones awarded: English Language 9, English Literature 8, Maths 8, Biology 9, Chemistry 9, Geography 9, History 9, Physics 8, and Religious Studies 8.
- Katie Holliday awarded: English Language 5, English Literature 7, Maths 9, Biology 8, Chemistry 9, French 8, Geography 8, Physics 9, Psychology 8, and Religious Studies 8.
- Bea Wood awarded: English Language 9, English Literature 8, Maths 8, Biology 9, Chemistry 9, French 9, Geography 9, Physics 8, Psychology 8 and Religious Studies 9.
- Leo Maxwell awarded: English Language 7, English Literature 7, Maths 9, Biology 9, Chemistry 9, Computer Science 8, Physics 9, Business Studies distinction 2*, Psychology 7, and Religious Studies 7.
- Poppy Moore awarded: English Language 6, English Literature 9, Maths 7, Biology 8, Chemistry 7, Geography 8, Physics 7, Art 7, Design and Technology 7, and Religious Studies 8.
The school is especially proud to recognise the outstanding achievements of several students from Hong Kong and Ukraine, who joined Bishops’ midway through their school journey.
The Bishops' Blue Coat CE High School students celebrate.
Despite the challenges of adapting to a new country and educational system, these students have excelled in their GCSEs, demonstrating remarkable adaptability and academic prowess.
- Pak Yui Donald Kwong awarded: English Language 5, English Literature 6, Maths 9, Biology 8, Chemistry 9, Chinese 9, Geography 7, Physics 9, and Religious Studies 6.
- Tin Wan Jacob Chan awarded: English Language 6, English Literature 5, Maths 8, Biology 8, Chemistry 9, Chinese 9, Computer Science 8, Geography 7, German 9, Physics 8, and Religious Studies 6.
- Archie Tsui awarded: English Language 7, English Literature 7, Maths 9, Biology 8, Chemistry 9, Chinese 9, Geography 8, Physics 8, Business Studies M2, ICT P2, and Religious Studies 6.
- Diana Shemchuk awarded: English Language 3, English Literature 3, Maths 9, Biology 6, Chemistry 7, Computer Science 5, Physics 7, Design and Technology 6, and Religious Studies 3.
- Ivan Kosenko awarded: English Language 5, English Literature 4, Maths 8, Geography 8, Combined Science 9-8, Business Studies P2, Physical Education 5, and Religious Studies 5.
- High grades and incredible progress are equally worthy, indeed, a few pupils who have made exceptional progress and achieved exceptional results.
- Ben Williams awarded: English Language 5, English Literature 6, Maths 6, Geography 7, History 8, Combined Science 8-7, Food and Nutrition 7, and Religious Studies 7.
- Holly Wilkins awarded: English Language 7, English Literature 8, Maths 6, Geography 7, Combined Science 8-8, Food and Nutrition 8, Physical Education 6, and Religious Studies 6.
- Dylan Wilson awarded: English Language 7, English Literature 7, Maths 6, History 9, Combined Science 8 -7, Business Studies M2, Food and Nutrition 8, and Religious Studies 8.
- Isla Anstey awarded: English Language 4, English Literature 4, Maths 5, Geography 5, Combined Science 5 – 5, Food and Nutrition 6, Photography 6, and Religious Studies 4.
- Amberley Orriss awarded: English Language 5, English Literature 5, Maths 5, Geography 7, Combined Science 7 – 7, Art 6, and Religious Education 8.
Headteacher Helen Cairns praised the students’ achievement, stating: “The individual and collective achievements of the class of 2024 are even more special, when we consider the impact, the pandemic had on their learning.
The Bishops' Blue Coat CE High School students celebrate.
"Every single grade for every child is an achievement. Their resilience and determination to succeed shines through these results. They have been a year group that have embraced the support of each other, as well as that of their teachers.
"This morning there was such a sense of collective pride and celebration at Bishops’."
Looking ahead, many of our students will continue their educational journey at Bishops’ Sixth Form while other have secured places at colleges and apprenticeship programmes.
The Bishops' Blue Coat CE High School students celebrate.
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