Solihull School

RESULTS & ACHIEVEMENTS 2012 - 2013

www.solsch.org.uk OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS: 2012-2013

ACADEMIC OTHER ACADEMIC AWARDS

OXFORD Biology Olympiad

The following pupils won places at Oxford University: A number of pupils took part in the prestigious Biology Olympiad this year.

Naryan Brach Geography St Catherine’s Daniel Murphy, Jonathan Super Gold

Jack Fowles History Jesus Alice Allcock, Joanna Errington, Silver Joseph Watson Joseph Halbert History Brasenose Alexander White Bronze Mary Montgomery Psychology & Philosophy St Hilda’s Matthew Allison, Simon Turpin Highly Commended Daniel Murphy Medicine Keble Rajveer Chohan Commended Hannah Smith Physics Brasenose Warwick Group Biology Essay Writing Competition Sophie Tillman Medicine Oriel Jonathan Foulkes won 3rd place in the first Biology Essay Writing Rebecca Took English St Hugh’s Competition for his essay entitled “Is Sickle Cell disease incurable?” His success won him £50. Joseph Watson Medicine St Hugh’s Biology Challenge Competition CAMBRIDGE Pupils from the IV and LV entered the Biology challenge last year The following pupils won places at Cambridge University: competing against 31,000 students and obtained the following results:

Arun Baxter Philosophy Clare 8 Gold Awards 8 Silver Awards Alexander Lloyd Mathematics Churchill 9 Bronze Awards

British Physics Olympiad A LEVEL & GCSE RESULTS Alex Lloyd Commendation 100% pass rate at A Level and GCSE. Hannah Smith Commendation 84% of all A Level passes were achieved at grades A*/A and B. Harry Collini Commendation 58% of all A Level passes were achieved at grades A* and A. Richard Brown Commendation 52 students each claimed 3 A*/A grades leading the School to a 100% A Level Pass Rate for the 8th year in succession. Jonathan Clark Commendation

88% of pupils were awarded places at their first or second choice Nicholas Clay Commendation universities. Over 1,800 students competed in this national competition. At GCSE the School achieved 77% of all grades at A*/A; this is a record for the school. The average number of passes per pupil was 10 and 22 pupils Lucy Allen was invited to attend a Physics Summer School at Cambridge achieved 8 A* grades or better. University having been one of the top students in a highly competitive national competition. Sam Ashby, Christopher Barker, Emily Burbidge*, Caroline Camm, David Clarke, Laura Daglish, Bobby Dhadwal, Poppy Eales, Olivia Eguiguren- UK Junior Maths Challenge Wray, Caroline Gerard, James Green, Oscar Haynes, Marie Hill*, Jack Hines, Joseph Lankester, Giles Lawrence, Amy Parry, Eleanor Rush De Jesus, 113 pupils were awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze certificates. Matthew Jonathan Sandler, Matthew Sargent, Harry Sharpe, Isaac Webber, Bond was the highest scorer in the School. Katherine Williams, Adam Wolwark*, Zhiduo Yang. UK Intermediate Maths Challenge (* New pupils to the school) 56 pupils were awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze certificates. David Clarke was the highest scorer in the School and qualified for the Intermediate Maths Olympiad.

UK Senior Maths Challenge

58 pupils were awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze certificates. Joe Watson and Hannah Smith were joint top scorers in the School and qualified automatically for the British Maths Olympiad.

British Maths Olympiad

Ross Edwards was awarded a distinction (third year running) for his performance in this incredibly difficult exam. National Mathematics Summer School 2013 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme

David Clarke (LVth) is one of only 40 students in the UK who have been In the period from 12 Sep 2012 to 12 Sep 2013 the following number of invited to attend this highly prestigious mathematics training camp for the pupils completed their awards: Bronze = 55 Silver = 28 Gold = 25 most able young mathematicians in the country.

Astronomy GOLD BRONZE Christopher Baines Siraaj Ahmed Jonathan Clarke (UVIth) studied and gained an A* in GCSE Astronomy Victoria Beech Jack Allcock having studied the subject after school and carrying out all necessary Jonathan Clarke Jonathan Altham observational work at home. Holly Cookson Sam Ashby Chilean Exchange Kieran Daliwal Arjan Bains Ross Edwards Christopher Barker Two Gap students, Lydia Jones and Jamie Turpin, visited Wessex School in Nicholas Finnegan Jack Berry Concepcion, Chile for a four week period over the summer to help Chilean students with their English lessons. William Hughes Cameron Blake Laura Jesani Conor Brown Debating Society Hannah Jesani Eleanor Brown Jake Lupoli Lauren Buchan Birmingham University Champions Kathryn Hatter and James Morris Wajeeh Chaundhry Sanika Karandikar Daniel Murphy Beatrice Cowley Birmingham Best Speaker Jack Fowles Laura Newboult Bobby Dhadwal Benjamin Perrins Laura Daglish Birmingham Finalists Joseph Halbert and Arun Baxter, Shanath Ramachandran Lucy Davies Jack Fowles and George Diwaker, Nicholas Hooper and Richard Bradley Davinder Singh Jemima Dixey Laurie Stumper Poppy Eales Warwick Novice Finalists Megan Lloyd and Amy Middleton Sophie Tillman Olivia Eguiguren-Wray Rebecca Took Bernadette Farnworth Nottingham Finalists Joseph Halbert and Arun Baxter Callum Walker Isobel Fuller Oxford Central England Champions Kathryn Hatter and Sanika Karandikar, Joseph Watson Joseph Hadley Joseph Halbert and Arun Baxter Alex White Freya Harding Maria Wild Charlotte Harland Cambridge Central England Finalists Kathryn Hatter and Sanika Karandikar Daniel Younan Oscar Haynes Durham Novice Finalists Benjamin Piggin and Madeleine Lavery Jack Hines SILVER Tom Holt Taylor Trophy Finalists Megan Lloyd and Caroline Camm, Jonathan Allen Isabelle Kent Richard Bradley and Charles Badham Camani Lall Olivia Eguiguren-Wray Cameron Baines Jessica Lawton International Competition for Megan Lloyd and Zershaaneh Qureshi Christopher Barker Alexandria Levey Young Debaters Regional Round James Berry Samuel Manek-Robinson highest ranked pair Christopher Bevins Jodie Meeneghan-Bell Annie Bewick James Newman Young Enterprise Conor Brown Hayley Piggin Three LV teams, Mydas, Spotted Zebra and Synergy completed and were Lauren Buchan Joseph Price successful in establishing and operating profitable Young Enterprise Rhianna Centurion-Eyre Maximilian Richmond companies. Laura Daglish Iain Rodriguez-Brown Spotted Zebra were crowned the Solihull area champions and also won the Jemima Dixey Leticia Salmon award for the best company report. They went on to represent the school Olivia Eguiguren-Wray Megan Seickell in the Birmingham regional final where they won the award for best Caroline Gerard Matthew Sargent financial management. James Green Harry Sharpe Imogen Hanson Muskan Shrivastava Mydas won the prize for the best presentation at the Solihull area competition. Tara Joyce Celine Simmons Jessica Lawton Ethan Smallwood Samuel McCumiskey Ravi Sodha Harry Morgan Charlotte Spence Amy Parry Lydia Stephens Maximilian Richmond Bhavandeep Sunner Iain Rodriguez-Brown Charles Thompson Thomas Sheppard Rebecca Timperley Katharine Singleton Oliver Turley Conor Watt Tejaswini Vinod Isaac Webber Luca Walker Angus Young James Ward SPORT Hockey

Athletics It was yet another great season for Hockey at Solihull School for both boys and girls. The boys were crowned Warwickshire County Champions at U14 It was a particularly successful season with some notable individual and level whilst being runners-up at U12 and 1st XI levels. The U12 XI were team victories. Both the Inter Girls and Junior Girls Teams were Midlands also Midland Regional runners-up following a day of physically demanding ‘B’ finalists in the English Schools’ Track and Field Cup following some matches. Domestically the Senior XI’s were relatively successful and the excellent victories. The Inter Boys team achieved one better and were in future is bright with the U15 XI going from strength to strength. the Midlands ‘A’ final, gaining a top 8 place in the Midlands Region. Congratulations must go to Finley Blake and Ellis Owen who were selected A special mention should be given to three of our athletes, Charlie Hadley for Warwickshire U13 XI, Harry Peachey for selection at U14, Cameron gained 6th place in the English Schools’ Inter Boys Triple Jump, Molly Eales Blake at U15, David Clarke at U16 and Oliver Haley at U18. gained 6th place at the championships in the Senior Girls’ Triple Jump and Adina Bailey achieved 12th position in the Inter Girls’ Shot-putt. Further The Girls’ Hockey Teams can also reflect on great success. Notable congratulations to Molly Eales on her selection for the England U20 team achievements were the U13 XI being crowned Midlands’ county that competed in the 2013 Celtic Cup. Tournament Champions following some epic matches. The U12 XI winning the annual Solihull School festival which now boasts over 15 local schools. This year also saw our first whole school Sports Day, which proved to be a Further to this, the U12 XI were also sitting proud at the top of the great success with all students involved in some capacity. The eventual regional table when sadly the poor weather set in. At the senior end, winning house was Fetherston. training was brutal and reaped some excellent results, certainly early on.

Canoeing Congratulations must go to Clara Miles who was selected for Warwickshire at U13 and also Shona Eaton and Emma Whitfield who were selected for Membership of the canoe team has increased this year. The Shropshire Birmingham and West Midlands JDC. Hasler Race saw the team gain 1st place. Next year the club will extend to the Junior School. Netball

Clay Pigeon Shooting Team The netball teams have continued to work hard this season. The results haven’t always reflected the level of commitment but age groups have This has been another successful season for the team; regular training will shone. At U13 level the VII came 2nd in the county leagues and also 2nd put us in a good position for next year. in the end of season tournament. Similarly the U12 VII also achieved 2nd place in their respective county tournament. The Senior VII earned a Cricket deserved 2nd place at the Borough Tournament whilst the 2nd VII had to settle for 3rd. Congratulations must go to Adina Bailey who was selected This season saw a large number of fixtures played across all of the ages. for the Regional squad at U17 level and Clara Miles selected for the U14 Weather affected proceedings to the extent whereby our U19 side will play Satellite Academy. the final of the County Cup on Friday 13th September; this is just days after the U13 XI side were successful in theirs. West Midlands Academy Adina Bailey Warwickshire County Academy Clara Miles, Annabelle Barker Not only was there success at the top age, the U12 XI should also receive a Warwickshire Academy Victoria Brewer, Sophie Shakeshaft mention for playing 14 and winning 9. The 1st XI beating the MCC was a sight to behold. Adina Bailey had a trial for the England U17 netball squad and was successful in gaining a place. Congratulations must go to William Rigg for Warwickshire U13 selection, Fahd Janjua at U14 level and Adil Saeed at U15. Oliver Haley played for Rounders Warwickshire U19 XI and was a final England trialist. Well done to all. The season was a successful one. All age groups had a number of tough There were also a number of players selected for the Solihull Borough XI’s. fixtures to play and the students had to learn tactics quickly. The end results were clear to see as the U12 became District Champions for the Fencing first time ever. This was matched by the U15 side who were also crowned champions. At U13 and U14 age level we achieved the semi-finals. This season has seen a number of new fencers learning the sport A superb season and well done to all. successfully. The team had four competitions and came 8th out of 100 schools. They earned a credible 1 Silver and 2 Bronze medals. Rugby

Football This season saw the 1st XV reach round 5 in the Daily Mail National Cup, with the U15 reaching round 4. With the fixture card now being at the Congratulations to Aoife Mannion who represented England Womens U19 hardest ever in the history of Solihull RFC, we are delighted to report that at the recent European Championships. all ages were placed either first or second in the Midlands and in the top 15 schools nationally. An excellent achievement by any school’s standards. Golf A special mention must be made of the 2nd XV who were positioned 2nd in the National League Table at the end of the season. The season was a great success under the astute and ever encouraging captaincy of Will Harland. The A-Team was regional runner-up of the Congratulations must go to Rory Grogan, Jon Super, Louis Roach, Jonny 15GA Matchplay Trophy. However, the B-Team beat Dean Close in their Allen, TJ Regan and Lawrence Finch who were all selected for the final to win the plate competition. In the B-Team National finals the team Warwickshire U18 XV. Further congratulations to Mark Lawrence, Charlie came a creditable 7th. Davies, Sam Kandola, Harry Manek-Robinson, Paulo Peschisolido, Alex Holland and Benny Watson who were selected at U14 level. Ben Fowles Many congratulations to all involved in such a successful season. A special and Luke Hoey were selected at U16 level. Well done to all. mention also to Stefan Gnyla on his superb personal achievements during the season. Skiing Charlotte Beesley and Faye Kent were wonderful as the monsters, embodying the Seven Deadly Sins through their physical and vocal skills. Another great year for skiing at Solihull School, even with two key Emily Hodge made a delightfully down to earth Fairy Godmother and members of the girls’ team out with long term injuries. Oscar Street played the sinister figure of Sadness, superbly creating a We started the year with the U19 Girls’ Team becoming Regional chilling atmosphere to the piece. We also had a variety of endearing Champions and our U14 Boys finishing second. The girls’ performed animal characters, each being created effectively through physicality and marvellously at the English final to finish second and to be selected to voice: Sophie Hicks was Otter; Isobel Henry was Owl; Lower School pupils represent England at the Nationals against the home countries. Individually took the roles of spiders and mice and Ella Harthman and Sophia Helena Newboult and Amy Middleton showed why they are part of the Peschisolido played Guests. A further 18 pupils assisted with backstage, ESSKIA national squad. technicals and make-up. Mrs S Thomas and Mrs S Marks created some effective make up designs, especially for the Deadly Sins and Mrs M For the second year we entered the School Girls Race in Flaime, having Partridge provided inventive and colourful costumes. learnt much from the year before the team performed admirably to finish in the top ten, against international schools who spend the winter training In the Easter term, Mrs L Fair, assisted by Mrs J Johnson and with Mr S in games lessons each week. We also entered for the first time the Inter Perrins as Musical Director, directed The Phantom of the Opera . Over 100 School Ski Challenge in Les Houches where Amy, Helena and Tom pupils were involved in the production, either on stage, in the orchestra pit Lawrence again came away with good results. or working backstage. Pupils performed for five nights and the show was a sell out. Tom Wilde followed his excellent performance of Tevye in Fiddler Swimming on the Roof in the previous year, with a superb interpretation of the Phantom. Florentina Harris and Oscar Street were equally successful in the The swimming team has enjoyed their most successful season for some roles of Christine and Raoul. The singing was stunning, the cast delivering years. The first Gala at Warwick saw the U13/15/18 Girls and Boys achieve difficult numbers with confidence, including the familiar ‘Music of the 2nd place out of 8 top schools. Even better was to come at the Stowe Night’ and ‘Phantom of the Opera.’ The production boasted a very strong Gala when the team achieved an amazing 1st place against renowned cast with Julie Whiting as Carlotta, Georgia Cherry as Madame Giry, swimming opponents. Charlotte Beesley as Meg Giry, Callum Fisher as Monsieur Firmin. Joe Singer as Monsieur Andre and Christopher Bevins, who was very funny and Congratulations to all of the swimmers and special congratulations to entertaining as Ubaldo Piangi. Other pupils provided great support in the Abigail Humphreys who was selected for Olympic Trials. The team were character roles and the various choruses. Excellent dance routines were crowned Borough Champions. choreographed by Isobel Hands and former pupil Samantha Mason. Mrs E Hurst rose superbly to the challenge of costuming the show, with Tennis Mrs S Thomas once again providing excellent make-up designs. The set design by Mrs Fair and Mr K Hunton was visually appealing, created by Mr The season proved to be a successful one. A strong U15 Team, led by K Leach and other members of the maintenance team. The production was Conor Gregory, won all bar one of their fixtures and should qualify for the a real team effort with contributions from several areas of the school knock-out stages of the Aegon Championships. The U15 squad also community. showed real promise in their fixtures and again won all of their matches bar one. The training under the watchful eye of tennis coach Matthew In the Summer term, Middle School pupils put on a version of Beauty and Corps will reap future rewards. Well done to all the players. the Beast . Directed by Miss H Pike assisted by Miss L Rutherford, this was performed outdoors in the amphitheatre next to the Junior School. The SPORTS TOURS weather stayed kind and the audience were treated to a fabulous summer’s evening of fine entertainment and Pimms. Senior Cricket – the players experienced an excellent tour of Barbados playing in the Sir Garfield Sobers International Schools Tournament. The Lower School Drama Club has continued to flourish, with many Lower School XI came a credible 10th from 16 top cricket playing schools. Well School pupils regularly attending on Tuesday lunchtime. Sixth Formers done to all who toured. Sally Farrant and Nicola Cronin ran the club with enthusiasm and commitment for the second year running, passing on their knowledge and U15 Rugby – The squad visited the South West of France again and passion for the subject to the younger pupils and acting as excellent role enjoyed an incredibly successful tour. The rugby proved to be a true test models. and the Solihull players learnt a great deal in a fabulous rugby environment. MUSIC

DRAMA Musical Highlights

In the Christmas Term, more than 40 Lower School pupils took part in a Solihull Sings! Outreach programme featuring Chapel Fields, Greswold, Kineton Green, St. Alphege, Ulverley, St. Augustine’s, Lapworth and Solihull production of Homer’s Odyssey adapted by David Calcutt. Cerys Stansfield School Junior Schools was excellent in the lead role of Odysseus who, with his trusted band of sailors, battles his way home from the ravages of the Trojan War. The Saxophone Quartet (Charlotte Beesley, William Hughes, Ben Perrins, Alanna production used projection to create the world of the gods and clever Wall): chosen to appear with Britain’s Got Talent star, Julian Smith at lighting to create a variety of mythical locations. The play was directed by Solihull Library Theatre. Mrs J Wilde and the music was provided by Mr G Cureton on the piano. Dr Choral and Orchestral Concert: a performance of Karl Jenkins’ ‘The P Jukes managed the production. Peacemakers’ with the Senior Choir, Semi-Chorus and Orchestra. Also featuring solo soprano Julie Whiting. For three nights towards the end of the term, the Senior School presented Timberlake Wertenbaker’s play, The Ash Girl . Directed by Mrs J Wilde and Saint Cecilia and Summer Concerts: performances by instrumental and vocal ensembles, with soloists Aviva Sandler, Eloise Burchell, Abigail Smith, managed by Dr P Jukes and Mr P Hadley, the production boasted many Dominic Martens, Charlotte Beesley, Megan Lloyd, Maxine Perroni-Scharf, excellent performances. Sally Farrant and Lucy Rosier were very funny as Georgia Cherry and Daniel Murphy. Amy Parry, Charlotte Sasse, Imogen Ashgirl’s sisters with Nicola Cronin suitably harsh as their cold hearted Hanson and Lydia Roll as soloists in Telemann’s Concerto for Four Violins. mother. Lauren Buchan gave us an earnest and sincere Ashgirl with Joe Premiere performance of Charlotte Beesley’s composition ‘Remembrances; Singer as the stroppy Prince Amir. Tara Joyce was a dignified Princess Zehra. at the Summer Concert. Matt Tyler added comedy as the entrepreneurial Paul Harry Morgan, Recitals by: Simon Turpin, Julie Whiting, William Hughes, Ben Perrins, Florentina Harris, Tom Beasley, Hannah Beasley, Jessica McCormack, Florentina Harris and Oscar Street. Leamington Spa Music Festival Chapel Choir: sang for most Sundays throughout the year and the two carol services in December. Performed OS David Briggs’ ‘Requiem’ as part Charlotte Sasse: 1st prize: Own Choice Viola Solo (12-15 yrs) of the first OS Former Chorister’s Day. 1st prize: Own Choice Viola Solo (12-18 yrs) 2nd prize: Own Choice (Violin) Girls’ Choir sang at OS Over 60s lunch. Sonata Class (18 yrs and under)

Chamber Choir sang with the Armonico Consort in a ‘new’ Handel opera. Alexander Sasse: 2nd prize: Own Choice Cello Solo (13-15 yrs) Evensong in Saint Paul’s Cathedral. Music Examination Results Boys’ Choir performed in Britten’s War Requiem in Norway. The following pupils achieved merit or distinction in their grade Musical Achievements examinations this year: Charlotte Sasse: performed with the National Children’s Orchestra at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London (violin); awarded a place in the CBSO Youth Orchestra for 2013/14. Asha Abram (clarinet) Robert Jones (piano) Asha Abram (piano) Madeleine Koral (clarinet) Hannah Shakeshaft: has been awarded a place in the CBSO Youth Choir. Isabella Adderley (singing) Madeleine Lavery (singing) Bryony Ainsworth (oboe) Mark Lawrence (saxophone) Dominic Martens: awarded a place for cello in the CBSO Youth orchestra George Armstrong (drum kit) Mark Lawrence (singing) and in the CBSO Chamber Orchestra for 2013/14. Cameron Baines (drum kit) Megan Lloyd (piano) Max Dormon: awarded a gold medal by Trinity Guildhall Examination Cayla Balfour (piano) Megan Lloyd (theory) Board for the highest mark in Grade 5 for any instrument during the Annabelle Barker (singing) Jay Madhar (saxophone) previous 12 months (electric keyboard); also awarded the ‘Plymouth Cup Noah Belling (clarinet) Rory Maguire (guitar) for Grade 5 Electric Keyboard. Adam Beaumont (horn) Niall McManus (clarinet) Nicholas Chitty: performed with Bravura in the finals of the National Daniel Beck (jazz saxophone) Bradley Monk (piano) Festival of Music for Youth at the Adrian Boult Hall, Birmingham (viola). Eleanor Berrow (singing) Laura Newboult (jazz saxophone) Sophie Besford (singing) Nadine Nijim (piano) Julie Whiting: performed with the Birmingham Choral Union as soprano Christopher Bevins (theory) Nadine Nijim (singing) soloist last December. Anjali Bhopal (singing) Sophie O’Kelly (singing) Thomas Carson: performed as treble soloist for Solihull Life Opportunities Matthew Bond (guitar) Ellis Owen (drum kit) at their Charity Ball last December. Sam Brown (saxophone) Ellis Owen (saxophone) Caroline Camm (singing) Benjamin Perrins (theory) Aviva Sandler: awarded runner-up prize in the national Emunah Young Georgia Cherry (singing) Maxine Perroni-Scharf (singing) Musician of the Year competition (18 years and under). Aviva was the Eve Colyer (singing) Catherine Phillips (clarinet) youngest competitor! Simon Clarke (drum kit) Hari Ramachandran (piano) Charlotte Beesley: the first girl to achieve a music diploma while still at Ben Crocker (violin) Anika Rao (singing) school having passed her ATCL performance diploma (alto saxophone). Georgina Dalby (clarinet) Jamie Relph (drum kit) Georgina Dalby (singing) Christopher Rooney (drum kit) Saxophone Quartet: Achieved the top grade (A-distinction) in the Benjamin Davidson (singing) Aviva Sandler (piano) School’s first ever Ensemble Exam. Samantha Deakin (saxophone) Aviva Sandler (violin) Senior Clarinet Ensemble: Achieved the top grade (A-distinction) in the Amelia Dicicco (saxophone) Alexander Sasse (saxophone) School’s second ever Ensemble Exam. Amelia Dicicco (singing) Charlotte Sasse (piano) Max Dormon (piano) Charlotte Sasse (singing) Lichfield Music Festival Max Dormon (theory) Charlotte Sasse (violin) Saxophone Quartet: 1st prize: Instrumental Ensemble (Open). Ross Edwards (drum kit) Hannah Shakeshaft (singing) Matthew Empson (saxophone) Joe Sherman (trumpet) Solihull Music Festival Lucy Fennell (singing) Kouros Shoja-Assadi (flute) Nicholas Finnegan (piano) Kouros Shoja-Assadi (singing) Max Dormon: 1st prize: Grade 5 Class; Sheila Gaskell Trophy Nicholas Finnegan (merit) Muskan Shrivastava (singing) for pianist with the most potential Piano Classes Grades 4 – 7. Alice Fiorito (saxophone) Celine Simmons (piano) Oliver Francis (piano) Myles Simmons (saxophone) Oliver Rooney: Grade 4 Piano Class commendation. Nicola Frankland (flute) Cerys Stansfield (flute) Nicola Frankland (singing) Fleur Street (oboe) Charlotte Sasse: 1st prize: String Solo (Grade 8+) Saskia Freshwater (singing) Fleur Street (singing) 2nd prize: Recital Class (Any Instrument) Caroline Gerard (theory) Oscar Street (singing) Dudley Music Festival Lucy Gerrard (singing) Elisabeth Thomas (singing) Conor Green (piano) Zebedee Trett (drum kit) Charlotte Sasse: 1st prize: String Solo Recital (Open) Lillie Haden-Grant (flute) Simon Turpin (singing) 1st prize: String Duet (Open) Florentina Harris (singing) Ewan Waddell (drum kit) 2nd prize: Violin/Viola Solo (Open) 2nd prize: Violin/Viola Solo (13-16 yrs) Oscar Haynes (saxophone) Ewan Waddell (singing) Anna Higgins (singing) Alanna Wall (singing) Northfield Music Festival Daniel Hofton (drum kit) Julie Whiting (singing) Charis Holland (clarinet) Tom Wilde (theory) Danielle Blake and Gregory Holland (guitar) Katherine Williams (theory) Hannah Shakeshaft: 1st prize: Vocal Duet (15 yrs and over) Katherine Williams: 1st prize: Folk Song (14-17 yrs) Gwynneth Horbury (piano) Harriet Woolley (piano) Christopher Bevins: 1st prize: Own Choice Vocal Solo (15-17 yrs) Jack Hughes (piano) Isaac Wright (singing) Henry Camm: 1st prize: Musical Theatre (Open) Beatrix Huissoon (cello) Benny Wu (piano) Oscar Street: 1st prize: Male Voice (Open) Beatrix Huissoon (singing) Benny Wu (theory) Florentina Harris: 1st prize: Female Voice (Open) Abigail Humphries (singing) Florentina Harris: Nancy Cull Championship Cup for the best performance from all the adult class winners. Aishwarya Jagadeeswaran (singing) Robert Jones (clarinet) GCSE Results Summer 2013

A* ABCDE F U

Art & Design: Fine Art 13 11 100000 D&T: Resistant Materials 16 7340000 D&T: Electronic Products 31000000 Drama 05220000 English Language 39 47 18 00000 English Literature 29 50 24 10000 French 17 28 23 23 12 100 Geography 23 23 951000 German 95211000 History 51 21 300000 ICT (iGCSE) 10 12 410000 Latin 41000000 Mathematics 36 46 21 10000 Music 64310000 Physical Education 06910000 Religious Studies 43100000 Biology 50 34 14 42000 Chemistry 35 44 18 70000 Physics 54 32 12 60000 Chinese 10000000 Art & Design: Crit & Context Studies 55000000 Classical Civilisation 22110000 Urdu 10000000 Spanish 15 9200100 TOTALS - 2013 423 396 170 58 16 200 2012 320 429 224 80 21 900 2011 468 393 262 71 8010 2010 366 330 223 92 10 100 2009 285 293 234 118 13 500 2008 313 343 278 74 17 010

• 100% pass rate • 77% of all grades at A*/A • 22 pupils achieved 8 A* grades or better • Average number of passes per pupil - 10 A Level Results Summer 2013

A* ABCDE U Total Entries

Art (Fine Art) 61200009

Art (Photography) 662000014

Biology 10 22 7831051

Business Studies 3 13 13 300032

Chemistry 8 21 6421042

Classical Civilisation 02101004

Design & Technology 01000001

Drama & Theatre Studies 04200006

Economics 289600025

English Literature 15 11 5000031

French 04230009

General Studies (A2) 00010001

Geography 399410026

German 01011003

History 9916 100035

Government & Politics 00000000

Latin 01000001

Mathematics 14 27 13 10 20066

Further Mathematics 62000008

Further Mathematics (Additional) 20000002

Arabic 01000001

Music 01120004

Physical Education 10210004

Physics 474431023

Psychology 1 12 13 720036

Religious Studies 30110106

Spanish 11400006 TOTALS (inc. General Studies A2) 94 164 112 56 15 40446

• 100% pass rate • 84% of all grades at A*/B (2012 - 85%, 2011 - 83%, 2010 - 85%) • 58% of all grades at A*/A • 52 pupils achieved 3 A*/A • 88% of the Upper Sixth went to their chosen university