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The percentage of students gaining a pass (which equates to level 4 or above in 5 or more subjects including English and maths) is 80%. Across the board 50 students (an amazing 24% of the Year group) averaged a level 7 or better in all their Attainment 8 subjects. In terms of targets, the school has met or exceeded virtually all internal measures. Overall the Attainment 8 figure is (provisionally) an excellent 55 points, up considerably from last year, with 31% achieving the English Baccalaureate.

Attainment 8: 55 pts
20% of cohort gained Grade 7 or above in English and Maths
45% of the cohort gained Grade 7 or above in English
57% of the cohort gained Grade 5 or above in English and Maths
78% of the cohort gained Grade 5 or above in English
80% of the cohort gained Grade 4 or above in English and Maths
There were 136 Grade 9’s – a lot higher than would be expected
30% of all GCSE grades are Grade 7 or above (including A*/A grade for Legacy subjects)
3 students gained straight grade 9’s (90 Attainment 8 points)
50 students (24%) gained 70 or more Attainment 8 points (equivalent to straight A grades and better in old money!)

Andrew Cliffe, Headteacher, commented, ‘We thought we had been successful twelve months ago; this year, in every measure, we have improved on, and beaten, our challenging targets. This set of results are excellent. Students can only try to meet their challenge targets, supported by great teaching and encouraging families. All students are different and their very best could be a set of grades at 9’s and 8’s or it may be results featuring level 4’s and 3’s. Most students achieved a positive value added which shows their hard work and commitment. I am delighted with the success of our students and for nearly all of them it will allow them to move smoothly to the next stage of their lives. ’

Many students are enrolling onto courses at BL6 and there are still a few places left if anyone wishes to apply. Click on the HERE for further information.

The move to the new levels 9 to 1 (from A* to G) does means that this year’s results cannot be meaningfully compared to those of previous years. The majority of subjects have been graded using the new measures of 9 to 1. The new level 5 grade straddles part of a C to a B grade whilst the new grade 9 will only be awarded to 3% of the country. A grade 4 is defined as being a pass grade. To determine if the school has done well it can compare to internal targets that were set whilst it waits for the publication of Progress 8 data in the Autumn term which will compare student performance at BLS with schools across the country.

This year Brine Leas BL6 students have continued to gain very impressive results. In the face of ever more demanding A levels, 76% of the cohort gained A* to C grades with 22% of entries at A* or A. Virtually all students achieved the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) with at least 65% of students being awarded an A* to B grade; 11 students attained 3 straight A grades or better with two realising 3 A* grades.

Once again, BL6 students have diverse destinations that are both challenging and appropriate. To give some examples, one student has a degree apprenticeship at JCB, two have football scholarships in America, one student will be reading English Literature at Oxford and another, Engineering at Cambridge; several will be starting veterinary or medical courses.

‘We are thrilled and delighted that so many students, with the help of their families and teachers, have done so well this year. A level reform saw the specifications for most subjects change with linear examinations. In the light of so many changes to ‘A’ Levels, and in some subjects with very little guidance from examination boards and no past papers, students and staff have managed to perform at a consistently high level,’ commented Headteacher Andrew Cliffe. ‘On the back of two years of really hard work, we are really pleased that BL6 students have been able to meet their challenging targets and that their grades allow them to carry on with the next stage of their lives.’

Monday
8.30-9.00 Breakfast Club – CG19 12.30-1.05 KS3-KS4 Maths Drop In Club – BF04 & BF02 12.30-1.15 Japanese Anime Club – CG19 3.15-5.00 Cross Country @ Shavington 3.25-4.30 Yrs 7 – 11 Gymnastics Club Menai & Year 7 Information Evening
Tuesday
8.30-9.00 Breakfast Club – CG19 School Parliament & SU 12.30-1.15 Book Club – Library 12.30-1.15 KS3 Media Club – EG05 12.30-1.15 Train Club 3.15-5.00 Years 8 & 9 Football @ BLS 3.15-5.30 Year 10 Rugby @ Tarporley 3.25-4.30 Years 7-11 Badminton Club Community Education
Wednesday
8.30-9.00 Breakfast Club – CG19 Inter House Cross Country 12:30-1:10 Nurse Drop In Sessions – Library office 3.15-4.30 Code Club – DG02 3.25-4.30 Years 7-11 Girls Football 3.25-4.30 Years 10 & 11 Basketball Club
Thursday
Ye8.30-9.00 Breakfast Club – CG19 12:30-1:10 Counselling Drop In – CG01 12.40-1.00 Lionhearts Club – CG19 3.25-4.30 Netball Club/Fixtures 3.25-4.30 Years 7, 8 & 9 Basketball Club 3.30-5.00 Years 7 & 11 Football @ Holmes Chapel Community Education
Friday
8.30-9.00 Breakfast Club – CG19 12.30-1.10 Games & Friday Extra – Library 12.30-1.15 Chatterbox Club – CG19 3.25-4.30 Years 7, 8 & 9 Rugby Club
Saturday
Activity Day

Monday
8.30-9.00 Breakfast Club – CG19 Year 11 Army Insight Residential 12.30-1.05 KS3-KS4 Maths Drop In Club – BF04 & BF02 12.30-1.15 Japanese Anime Club – CG19 Year 12 Parent’s Introduction Evening
Tuesday
8.30-9.00 Breakfast Club – CG19 12.30-1.15 Book Club – Library 12.30-1.15 KS3 Media Club – EG05 Community Education
Wednesday
8.30-9.00 Breakfast Club – CG19 12:30-1:10 Nurse Drop In Sessions – Library office 2.15-3.15 Cyber Centurion Roadshow 3.15-4.30 Code Club – DG02 Academy Awards Evening
Thursday
Ye8.30-9.00 Breakfast Club – CG19 Year 11 Geography Field Trip 9.15-11.15 Singfest – Main Hall 12:30-1:10 Counselling Drop In – CG01 12.40-1.00 Lionhearts Club – CG19 Community Education
Friday
INSET DAY

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2018 sees an outstanding set of GCSE results

A level Results 2018

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Year 8 Open Evening

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His Royal Highness the Duke of York.

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