30 Advertiser, F r i d a y,September 2,2011 CCR-EO1-S2 w w w. t h i s i s c ro y d o n t o d a y .co.uk w w w. t h i s i s c ro y d o n t o d a y .co.uk CCR-EO1-S2 Advertiser, F r i d a y,September 2,2011 31 GCSE RESULTS: Tears of joy, rather than despair, were the order of the day for students. Our team reports on how schools fared across the borough Celebrations ethos pays off IShirley High School, Shirley IT WAS a record-breaking ‘Pupils can be results day at the school as every single teenager achieved five or more A* to C GCSE grades. Deputy headteacher Mike CHILD PRODIGY: Year 9 Kingsford said the school proud of their student Rachel Simons with THRILLED: Brook Stammers had smashed all records. head of department Sue with her mum Lisa on results He said: “All of our McAllister and Jack Hylands day students did tremendously well, with some getting Pupils with A*s in their eyes exceptional results. There is IAddington High a lot of celebration going on achievements’ lutely brilliant school and I re- C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S : Mr Crofts with Quest pupils here today and we are commend it to everyone.” I INDIVIDUAL success stories I extremely proud.” Oasis Academy, came to the UK from Pakistan There was an improvement in Quest Academy, year across the country. have emerged from Addington And with just over 70 per four years ago, speaking only frac- the number of pupils gaining “We look forward to RESULTS at Oasis Academy High –despite the school finding A DRAMATIC improvement in cent scooping five A* to C tured English. five plus A* to G grades with delivering major Coulsdon have improved by 42 per itself bottom of the results table GCSE grades show how including English and maths, On Thursday he celebrated a English and maths, 96 per cent improvements year on year as cent since it opened almost three this year. Academy ideals have helped plenty of students were haul of 21 GCSEs, including six achieving this. we strive to make this the years ago. Tales of dogged determination teens knuckle down. celebrating being able to go A*s and eight As. Head teacher Tim Davies said: school of choice for our This year, 93 per cent of stu- and willpower meant some in- The Quest Academy has to college or sixth form. “This day is really special. c o m m u n i t y. ” dents got five or more GCSEs at Suppor tive spirational students were able to seen results improve vastly Last year the school on “There has been a slight dip The Quest Academy is grades A* to C, with 50 per cent bag a whole host of top grades. this year after it took over Church Road achieved a 60 “I had to learn English pretty overall but I’m particularly sponsored by Coloma Convent getting high passes including The school’s pass rate for five Selsdon High School in per cent pass rate, including quickly to get by,”said Aneeque, pleased with the big jump in A* G i rl s ’School and the Coloma maths and English, up 13 per cent A* to C grades with English and September 2010. the core subjects of English who is planning to study for and A grades.” T r ust. from last year. maths dropped from 38 per cent More than 64 per cent of and maths. a degree in electronic engineer- Youngsters also proved they Maureen Martin, executive “Students and staff can be very last year to 36 per cent. pupils gained five or more ing. have what it takes to gain great principal of The Quest proud of their achievements and But that did not stop the GCSEs at A* to C, with 41 per “It has been tough but I have a grades at GCSE level two years Academy and head teacher of Hard work fully deserve this success,”said youngsters with A*s in their cent achieving the challenging very supportive family, and my before the norm. Coloma Convent Girls’S ch o o l , principal David Millar. e ye s. government target of five I parents know how important edu- At Addington High, 53 Year 9 said: “The Quest Academy Thomas More Catholic “We will continue in our drive Brook Stammers, 16, was grades of A* to C including cation is.” pupils took their maths exam shares Coloma’s ethos of School, Purley to improve attainment levels and thrilled with four A*s and nine A English and maths. Since opening in September and 49 achieved A* to C grades. offering a rounded education provide the very best education to to C grades. Ali Osman Mahamud THE head teacher of 2008, the Academy has seen a 42 Twenty students bagged B to young people based on our students.” She said: “I just cried my eyes received special Thomas More Catholic TOP OF THE CLASS: Sophie per cent increase in overall at- grades, six gained As and Rachel traditional values and Head boy Aneeque Safdar, 16, out and my mum was crying. congratulations from his School in Purley said she Hack, from Oasis Academy tainment levels. Simons picked up her first A* academic excellence. “I’m really proud of them, I teachers for securing five A*s was delighted by the results. g rade. “This is reflected, not only was so nervous. and five A grades among the A total of 97 per cent of Mr Davies added: “R at h e r in vastly improved academic “I want to be a drama teacher 13 subjects he passed. students got five or more A* than the exams being related to outcomes evident in these Screams of delight as top performers when I grow up because my Principal Andy Crofts said: to C grades, or 56 per cent age, these are related to ability. GSCE results, but in the drama teacher here, Mr Clo- “We believe these results will when English and maths are “They now have proper exam breadth of opportunities now herty, has really inspired me. show us as one of the schools included. are given glowing treatment by head experience and I think it will be on offer to students at The “He made every lesson so making the most progress this “All our young people a real boost for them when they Quest.” I wor thwhile.” have worked very hard to Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior Cogni, who achieved 12 A* grades Sister Bernadette. get to Year 11.” And proud mum Lisa Benson achieve these grades,”said School, Upper Norwood at GCSE and one A* at A level. And their own personal success added: “I’m over the moon, it’s Margaret Mulchrone, head But she wasn’t the only star was celebrated with screams of SATURDAY classes mixed with just fantastic. teacher of the Russell Hill pupil. delight from fellow pupils. hard work helped the girls at “I never doubted her –she’s Road school. As the students gathered in the Elizabeth Tran, 16, said it was a JUMPING FOR JOY: (from left) Ashley Joannou, Virgo Fidelis achieve their po- always been studious from start “Congratulations to all school hall, some of the best-per- “pleasant surprise”when her Chloe Walton, Sammy Allen and Nadie tential. to finish. students and staff.” forming youngsters were called name was called out. McDougall celebrate their results Top of the class was Miriam “Addington High is an abso- up to the front by head teacher She gained 11 A* grades and CRDC20110825B by David Cook one A. She explained: “After my exams I didn’t feel so confident. So I was quite surprised –I got all of my ‘Our A level results were outstanding predicted grades.” Anastasia Prempeh achieved 10 A* and 2 A grades. and GCSE pupils have matched them’ Speaking shortly after opening I Old Palace of John Whitgift And four other girls, Sayyada exceptional results. her results, the 16-year-old said: “I School, Croydon Asharia, Bethany Broomfield, “I am delighted for all the stu- d o n’t think the exams are getting Rachel Chatterjee and Kirstin dents, as well as our most dis- any easier. A SUPERB number of 42 students Nazareth recorded 10 A* grades. tinguished staff who inspire all to “I did a lot of revision and I just achieved 10 A*/A grades or above. Carol Jewell, head of Old achieve so much more than was did my best.” Of those, Nancy Carney-Holland, Palace, said: “Our A level and AS ever thought possible.” Zoya Iqbal achieved 100 per cent Zarah Hussain and Devika WHAT A RESULT! Sheko Asinger, Claire Rowlands, Anouska Desai, results were outstanding and now Just over a third of all grades in her art exam, gaining an A* Jethwa excelled with a perfect 11 Berenice Dalrymple, Emily-Jane Gardiner, Emma Rowlands and our Year 11 students have were A* and 73 per cent were A* to grade in the subject. The 16-year- A* grades. Kelvin Hiorns looking happy with their results matched them with another set of A grades. old added: “I would like to have an art career so I’m very happy.” Success ‘God and hard work’ Table of results, school by school The number of students gain- I St Andrew’s CofE High planned to go on to further edu- ing five or more A* to C grades, School, Croydon c at i o n . Name of school % of pupils achieving % of pupils achieving including English and maths, was Kelvin Hiorns, 16, achieved A*s 5+ A*-C (including 5+ A*-C (including 72.86 per cent this year. ST ANDREW’S Church of Eng- in maths and the sciences and English & Maths) English & Maths) This rocketed from 55 per cent land High School’s GCSE results said: “I was a bit surprised but I 2011 2010 the previous year. have improved by eight percent- worked very hard.” Addington High School 35.7% 38% Sister Bernadette spoke of a age points since last year. He plans to do A levels at Arch- Archbishop Tenison’s CE High 67.6% 77% team effort in achieving success Sixty-five per cent of students at bishop Tenison’s CofE School, The BRIT School 65.7% 66% and said the students attending the school achieved five A*-C where St Andrew’s leavers get an were dedicated to the Saturday grades including maths and Eng- Coloma Convent Girls’School 90.3% 88% automatic place. classes. She added: “The staff and lish. Edenham High School 52.8% 44% Berenice Dalrymple achieved students worked really hard and In line with a nationwide trend, 61.0% 47% five A*s and five As, and put it they deserve their success.” most students here said they Harris Academy South Norwood 70.4% 60% down to “God and hard work.” Harris City Academy Crystal Palace 95.5% 88% Norbury Manor Business & Enterprise College 66.8% 61% (formerly Coulsdon High) 50.0% 37% Oasis Shirley Park (formerly Ashburton) 51.7% 46% Collegiate 68.2% 66% The Quest Academy (old Selsdon High School) 40.6% 23% 70.8% 60% St. Andrew’s High School 64.5% 56% St Joseph’s College 67.5% 64% St. Mary’s High 50.0% 45% The Archbishop Lanfranc School 47.9% 45% Thomas More School 55.9% 51% Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School 72.9% 54% Westwood Language College 47.2% 41% 66.7% 65% OV E R A L L 60.6% 54% 32 Advertiser, F r i d a y,September 2,2011 CCR-EO1-S2 w w w. t h i s i s c ro y d o n t o d a y .co.uk w w w. t h i s i s c ro y d o n t o d a y .co.uk CCR-EO1-S2 Advertiser, F r i d a y,September 2,2011 33 GCSE RESULTS: All across the area, including the borough’s best-performing school, Harris Academy Crystal Palace, pupils’nerves gave way to celebrations

HIGH ACHIEVERS: Pippa Thrilled by Exceptional Lyon, Lottie Curnow, Ben Record year IHarris Academies – Aitken and Alex Marmara from Woodcote High the results IRiddlesdown Collegiate, Crystal Palace, South Purley Norwood, and Purley ‘Exams are not School INorbury Manor Business and Enterprise College HARRIS Academy Crystal celebrated another record Palace did exceptionally DEPUTY head Chris Evans paid year of results, with top well, with 95 per cent of student Kirsty Munns youngsters getting five A* to tribute to pupils and teachers after results at Norbury Manor achieving 10A* and seven A C GCSE grades including getting easier’ grades. English and Maths. showed a huge improvement. Nine out of ten pupils achieved A total of 80 students at This was up from 88 per I Woodcote High School, “The Year 11 students have pulled Sibbald and Sam Trevett got all A* five or more A* to C grades –a ten the Honister Heights school cent last summer. Coulsdon got five or more A* and As, The academy, on out all the stops to produce a and As. per cent increase on last year. record set of GCSE results,”said Alex said she had been ‘amaz ed’ Two thirds of the 187 pupils who and almost 70 per cent got Maberley Road, was the WOODCOTE High School man- head teacher Mark Southworth. by her haul of nine A*s and one A sat GCSEs this year managed five five or more A* to C, best-performing school in aged improvements in every and is staying at Woodcote for A or more A* to C grades, including GOOD RESULTS: Iman Campbell with mother Samantha Yee including English and maths. the borough and this year single category. D e d i c at i o n l eve l s. maths and English. Head teacher Gordon received the most As well as 95 per cent of stu- “For nearly half the students to Pippa, also 16 and from Couls- Mrs Evans said: “The girls are Smith said staff were applications from parents dents achieving five or more A* to have reached this benchmark [of don, achieved six A*s and four As thrilled with the results. Improving school’s head delighted with the results. anxious to get their children C grades, almost half notched up getting three or more A* and A and is hoping to become a vet. “I would put the improvement “Once again we have got into a high-performing three or more A* and A grades, grades] is remarkable, and a test- “GCSEs are not getting easier, down to the hard work and ded- our best ever results, with school. compared to 26 per cent last year. celebrates better results ament to some real hard work and teaching is getting better,”she ication of the staff and commit- this year’s students beating Principal Steve Kenning Six students got all As and A*s, I d e d i c at i o n . ” said. “We have all worked really ment of the kids.” Westwood Girls’College, all their predecessors,”he said: “This year our and two thirds got five or more A* Ben Aitken, Pippa Lyon, Lottie hard, but so have the teachers and Upper Norwood added. students have worked to C including maths and English. Curnow, Alex Marmara, Laura everyone at the school.” “We are delighted, and of exceptionally hard and have DEEMED a failing school in 2008, course we are proud of earned their excellent Westwood Girls’College is cel- Kirsty’s fantastic grades, but grades. Heading for ebrating improving GCSE our students worked “It is remarkable for an Praise for pupils who got re s u l t s. extremely hard and Academy with such a sixth form Five A*-C grades in subjects thoroughly deserved their comprehensive intake to average of 12 A grades including maths and English re s u l t s . ” achieve such outstanding IRoyal Russell School, were achieved by 47 per cent of re s u l t s . ” I pupils, compared to 42 per cent Coloma Convent Girls’ girls have worked incredibly hard C ro y d o n IBRIT School, Selhurst Just over 70 per cent of last year. School, Shirley supported by wonderful staff, par- THE BRIT School celebrated students at Harris Academy Most students said they were TEARS OF JOY: Zhane Bennett ents, governors and friends. PUPILS at , a set of “outstanding” South Norwood achieved A GROUP of 20 girls gained max- planning to go on to further edu- was overcome with emotion at “Every single student in Year 11 in Coombe Lane, were praised for results. The school achieved five passes including imum marks in one of their c at i o n . Westwood Girls College has had the opportunity to excel their set of results. a two percentage point English and maths, up from G C S E s. Iman Campbell, 16, achieved 13 and most of them have done so.” Head teacher Chris Hutchinson Zhane Bennett, 16, was over- increase of students gaining 61 per cent last summer. In spite of a non-academically As and one A*, and plans to do A The school had an average of 12 said: “Of our top performing stu- whelmed with tears of relief as five or more A* to C grades. Harris Academy Purley selective intake, the comprehens- levels with a view to becoming a A grades per pupil. dents, nine achieved five or more she picked up her results –3 As, 3 A total of 99 per cent of has doubled its success ive school says more than 90 per d o c t o r. Five pupils gained 10 or more passes at A* grade and 20 students Bs and 5 Cs –which have secured students gained five or more rate in two years, with 61 cent of pupils gained the Gov- She said: “I worked very hard A* grades. received eight or more passes at her place at college to study fash- A* to C grades –up from 97 per cent of children ernment target of five A* to C and it’s all paid off.” Pilar Martin-Hernandez grades A*/A. ion photography. per cent the previous year. achieving five or more A* to grades, including maths and Eng- Her mother, Samantha Yee, a gained 14 A*s, while Clare Slater “These pupils will be eligible Head teacher Karen Benton Among the high achievers C grades, including English lish. teacher, added: “She’s the oldest of gained 13 A* grades and a 100 per for a range of academic schol- said: “We are very pleased with was Hannah Franklin, who and Maths. IN SHOCK: A pupil at Coloma Maureen Martin, head teacher her siblings; this sets a good pre- cent score in her chemistry arships as they move into the the results, and we plan to work achieved 11 A* grades. Convent discovers her results at Coloma since 1995, said: “T he cedent.” exam. sixth form.” even harder for next year.”