Duke's Aldridge Academy GCSE results show 42% at grade 4+
Finchley school reports Progress 8 score of 0.15 as students secure places in further education.
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Duke’s Aldridge Academy in Finchley published its GCSE results on August 20, with 42 per cent of students achieving five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths. A further 30 per cent of pupils attained five GCSEs at grade 5 or above. The school reported a Progress 8 score of 0.15.
Student achievements
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Among the high achievers was Arjol, who secured grade 9s in biology, chemistry, physics, history, and maths. Christina achieved a grade 9 in science. Sullie attained a grade 9 in media studies, while Roj also achieved a grade 9 in media. Sofia, who arrived in England four years ago with limited English, achieved an average attainment grade of 7+.
Principal Claire Bessa praised the students' "resilience and commitment" as they move on to the next stages of their education, with many securing places at sixth forms, colleges, and other further education institutions. Arjol will attend King’s Maths School, and Sullie and Roj will study at London Academy of Excellence (LAET).
Ms Bessa stated that "Today is an opportunity to celebrate not only the results our students have achieved, but the determination, ambition and resilience they have shown along the way." She added that the academy aims for every young person to recognise their potential and have the confidence to pursue their ambitions, with its community built on trust and respect.
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Subject performance
The academy reported a 100 per cent strong pass rate in single sciences. In vocational subjects, 100 per cent of students achieved a grade 4 or above in music, and 90 per cent achieved grade 4 or above in health and social care. Media studies saw 30 per cent of students earn a grade 7 or above.
Ms Bessa highlighted that "Behind every result is a personal journey, and we are incredibly proud of the progress our students have made." She thanked staff and families for their support, stating that students leave Duke’s with the skills, character, and ambition to succeed.
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+What were the overall GCSE results for Duke’s Aldridge Academy?
On August 20, Duke’s Aldridge Academy published its GCSE results. 42 per cent of students achieved five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths. Additionally, 30 per cent of pupils attained five GCSEs at grade 5 or above. The school recorded a Progress 8 score of 0.15.
+Which students achieved top grades?
Arjol was a notable high achiever, securing grade 9s in biology, chemistry, physics, history, and maths. Christina achieved a grade 9 in science. Sullie attained a grade 9 in media studies, and Roj also achieved a grade 9 in media. Sofia achieved an average attainment grade of 7+.
+What is the Progress 8 score for the school?
Duke’s Aldridge Academy recorded a Progress 8 score of 0.15. This score measures the progress students make between the end of primary school and the end of secondary school, with a score above zero indicating that students, on average, made better progress than pupils nationally.
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