Students rise to challenge of tough exams
And despite tougher exams, students achieved impressive results, the council said.
Year 11 students were praised as ‘pioneers’ by one headteacher, as they took on new exams in English and maths. Students are now given grades from 1 to 9 - with 4 being comparable to a ‘C’ in the old system, and 9 the best grade.
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Hide AdIn Brighton and Hove, 67 per cent of students achieved ‘good’ grades of 9 to 4 in both English and maths, with 78 per cent getting good grades in English, and 72 per cent in maths.
Cllr Dan Chapman, chairman of the city council’s children committee, said: “The new GCSE assessment system is seen by most people as being tougher than before, and may well have made students feel even more anxious. However, I believe the results show they have done very well.
“These good results are due to the hard work and dedication of our students.”
Comparable national figures for the new measures will not be available until later in the year, the council said.
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Hide AdHeadteachers heaped praise on students for overcoming the tougher new exams.
Dr James Kilmartin, headteacher of Cardinal Newman Catholic School, said: “Our Year 11 students and their teachers have been true pioneers demonstrating great resilience and resourcefulness in responding to this challenge.”
Ashley Harrold, headteacher of Blatchington Mill, said: “To say they have excelled is an understatement – they have absolutely shone – we are so proud of them all.”
For results of individual schools, follow the links below:
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy
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Cardinal Newman
Brighton College
Dorothy Stringer
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More to follow.