English GCSE A*- C grades – 79%
Maths GCSE A*- C grades – 81%
26% of all grades awarded at A*/A grades with impressive performances across many subjects: Biology at 42%, Chemistry at 42%, Physics at 45%, Russian First language 41% , Russian Second Language 66% and Geography at 53% A*/A all deserve a special mention.
The Russian Department were thrilled, and their Head of Department, Ms Khamida said: "When we received the results, we were so happy to see that everything that our students and teachers had been working on brought us such a success! I think, that was the best start of a new academic year at our lovely school!"
Mr Weston, Head of English shared our pride in the students achievements and the commitment to learning at BST when he said: ‘No matter what is thrown at us, we will continue to lift our heads and work to achieve out potential’.
Mr. Krige as Head of Maths last year, led on a maths strategy that smashed the department target of 64% A* - C, achieving an outstanding 81%! Well done to our students and maths teachers on a superb effort and especially because 29% were awarded at the top grades of A*/A!