Kennet School is delighted with a fantastic set of GCSE results. We are proud of the endeavour and determination demonstrated by our pupils, who, with the guidance of our excellent staff, have achieved some brilliant results.

The percentage of pupils passing English and Maths remains impressive at 71%. We have achieved exceptional performance at the top end of the grade range, with almost a quarter of pupils achieving a Grade 8 or above and 44% achieving a Grade 7 or above. Pupils achieved an average Grade 5 and 77% of grades awarded at Grades 9–4%.

This whole school performance can only be secured with consistently high standards across all departments, but the following are noted for the impressive number of high-level grades (7-9): Biology, Chemistry, Dance, Drama, Food, German, History, Music, PE and Physics.

A special mention of the following pupils who achieved a suite of top GCSE grades:

• Nicola Leung: 9 x Grade 9s and 2 x Grade 8s and Distinction (Further Maths)
• Esther Chung: 7 x Grade 9s and 3 x Grade 8s and Distinction (Further Maths)
• Lizzie Read: 7 x Grade 9s and 3 x Grade 8s and Distinction (Further Maths)
• Zoe Frewing: 6 x Grade 9s and 4 x Grade 8s
• Jack Thomas: 1 x Grade 9s and 8 x Grade 8s and Distinction (Further Maths)
• Evan Alderman: 6 x Grade 9s, 3 x Grade 8s and 1 x Grade 7 and Distinction* (Further Maths)
• Hannah Bartrip: 6 x Grade 9s, 3 x Grade 8s and 1 x Grade 7
• Brooke Tidey: 6 x Grade 9s, 3 x Grade 8s and 2 x Grade 7s
• Cara Yeates: 5 x Grade 9s, 4 x Grade 8s and 2 x Grade 7s and Distinction (Further Maths)
• Angela Galvez: 4 x Grade 9s, 4 x Grade 8s and 2 x Grade 7s
• Charlotte Bailey: 2 x Grade 9s, 3 x Grade 8s and 5 x Grade 7s
• Ted Stafford: 1 x Grade 9s, 5 x Grade 8s and 4 x Grade 7s

The school is tremendously proud of this year group, and we look forward to watching the pupils as they transition into our Ofsted Outstanding and expanding Sixth Form, where exciting opportunities in A Level and T Levels await.

We are thrilled this year to be welcoming an intake of Sixth Formers from across the local area; Kennet encourages applications from students who have met the entrance criteria and want to join our happy and thriving school. Contact Mr R Tamale, Head of Sixth Form, to find out more.