GCSE results day 2024: King’s Ely students achieve stellar set of results
King’s Ely students have achieved a stellar set of GCSE results, with more than a quarter of all grades being the highest 9-8.
Almost half of King’s Ely’s GCSE results this year are grades 9-7 and more than three quarters of results are grades 9-5.
The overall pass rate is 95 per cent, with virtually all students achieving a pass or better in maths and English Language.
Jonathan Shaw, head of King’s Ely Senior, said: “We are delighted that the hard work of so many of our pupils has been recognised with some excellent GCSE grades this summer. Many have exceeded expectations, and we are very proud of our Year 11 pupils for their diligence and enthusiasm, both inside and outside the classroom. For many, these results have been achieved alongside a commitment to many aspects of school life, be it music, drama, or sport.
“I would also like to thank the teachers and other staff who have supported our pupils both academically and pastorally throughout their time at King’s. Success such as this is always the culmination of a superb team effort.”
The results come just a week after the school’s Year 13 cohort once again secured places at their first-choice universities and institutions, not just in the UK, but across the globe.
More than a quarter of this year’s GCSE cohort achieved grades 9-7 in at least eight of their subjects, including one student who secured grade 9s in nine of their subjects, and one student who achieved seven grade 9s.
James Barber, who joined King’s Ely Senior in Year 9 from St Faith’s School in Cambridge, achieved all grades 9-7. He will be studying A-levels in physics, chemistry, maths, and further maths at King’s Ely Sixth Form.
“I am very happy with my results. I revised lots and it all feels worth it now. I am looking forward to studying subjects that I really enjoy at A-level. Career wise, I hope to go into engineering, maybe aerospace engineering,” he said.
Sienna Burley achieved grades 9-8 in eight of her GCSE subjects. She joined King’s Ely Prep in Year 8 and is studying biology, chemistry, and maths for her A-levels.
Sienna, who started volunteering at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge this summer through the Young Persons Programme, aspires to study medicine at university.
“I am excited to study subjects that I love. I worked hard for my GCSEs, but I would have never got such good grades without the amazing support of my teachers. I am also looking forward to the sixth form socials!” she said.
William Kirkup, who has been at King’s Ely since joining the nursery in 2011, achieved all grades 9-7 in his subjects. He will be studying A-levels in classical civilisation, fine art, and film studies. William said: “I am considering a career in theatre set design, although that is not set in stone. I really enjoy my music and the music department here at King’s is exceptional, which is one of the reasons I am staying on for sixth form. I also love the fact that all our teachers know us as individuals, which means the support is strong.”
Twenty-five pupils from all corners of the globe also received their results today having studied the one-year IGCSE programme at King’s Ely. The two-term intensive course sees young people studying in their non-native speaking language, and the average number of subjects taken is six.
The school has recorded another excellent set of IGCSE grades, with an overall pass rate of 94 per cent. More than two thirds of IGCSE results were grades 9-6. Two students achieved grade 9s in all their subjects.
Matthew Norbury, director for international students at King’s Ely, said: “Our IGCSE students arrive in England for the first time ever in September, and just seven months later they are successfully sitting their IGCSEs in an education system they have never experienced before. Every year I remain humbled by their achievements.”
