GCSE Results 2023
Highfields students have once again demonstrated their hard work and determination with another excellent set of GCSE results.
Approximately half of all students attained at least one grade 7 and 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 more than three quarters of students achieved a standard pass (Grade 4 or above) in both English and Mathematics.
Mr D Treble, Head of Upper School, said: “Despite unprecedented disruption to education caused by the pandemic over the last few years, staff and students have worked tirelessly to achieve such a fantastic set of outcomes. We are exceptionally proud of all their achievements and wish them every success in the future.
Special mention should go to some exceptional achievements: Georgina Freeland - seven grade 9s and two grade 8s; Aoifé Cheetham - seven grade 9s, one grade 8 and one grade 7; Kyrun Athwal - seven grade 9s, one grade 8 and one grade 7; Jaskeerat Sidhu - six grade 9s, two grade 8s and two grade 7s, and Reece Harries - six grade 9s, two grade 8s and one grade 7.
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 Liam Goodwin-O'Neill and Nana Serebour 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. They have a bright future ahead of them. It has been a privilege to support them on their journey.”
A-Level Results 2023
Highfields Sixth Form students also achieved another fantastic set of A Level results.
Out of all the students receiving their results, more than 110 are now preparing to move on to university, with several doing degree apprenticeships. Of the successful grades, over 20% of all results were A* and A grades, while 50% were A*-B with the pass rate at 98%. Additionally, 80% of all grades on Applied courses were Distinction* or Distinction (A* and A equivalent).
There were a number of standout performances this year. Among them was Matthew Cheung who was awarded three A*s in Physics, Chemistry and Maths and is now preparing to study Mechanical Engineering at The University of Warwick. Other stand out students include Shaan Cheema, who got two A*s in Business and Religious Studies with an A in Economics and Adham Basra who was awarded an A* in Business and As in Maths and Economics. Both students will be staying local studying Economics at The University of Birmingham.
Several other students achieved A* grades, including Ahmed Elhassan achieving an A* in Biology and As in Chemistry and Maths; he is preparing to study Medicine at The University of York. Freya Martin achieved an A*s in Art and Design with As in Computer Science and Psychology and is going on to study Games Art at the University for Creative Arts, Farnman.
Mr Pycroft, 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. We have a record number of students who 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.”
Other success stories include James Jellis and Aidan Moore, both achieving an A in AS Level Further Maths and an A in Chemistry. James also secured an A in Geography and an A* in Maths and will be studying Economics at the University of Nottingham, while Aidan achieved an A in both Maths and Physics with an A* in Extended project Qualification and is set to study Physics with Astronomy at Cardiff University.
Head boy Lewis Hopkins will be moving on to a Degree Apprenticeship at HSBC after achieving A*s in Spanish and Extended Project Qualification with an A in Maths and a B in Physics. While Hari Kumar will be moving to Queen Mary University of London to study International Business after securing an A* in Business Studies and A grades in Criminology and Film Studies.
Highfields congratulates all of their outstanding students on their remarkable A-level results. Their hard work, determination, and passion have truly paid off. Highfields are immensely proud of all of their students’ achievements and excited for the bright futures that lie ahead for each of them. Well done!