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Starry 15 celebrate three or more A*s at A-level

Thursday 15 August 2013

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A-level students at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) are celebrating a record set of results with 15 students achieving A* grades in three or more subjects.

Of these, six students gained a remarkable four A*s and nine achieved three A*s. Some 82 students gained three As, while 62 per cent of students achieved passes at A* and A, and 85 per cent at A*-B.

GSAL has increased its percentage of A* since the new top grade’s introduction four years ago with nearly a quarter (24 per cent) of grades at A* this year. Nationally the percentage achieving this grade has declined with 7.6 per cent achieving A*s in today’s results.

85.6 per cent of GSAL’s cohort achieved A*-B – a 6 per cent increase on last year at GSAL – compared to 26.6 per cent nationally, a 0.6 per cent increase on last year, while 65 per cent  achieved ABB or better – the entry requirement of leading universities.

This year the school introduced the extended project qualification (EPQ) in conjunction with the universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York. Of the 21 students who took the qualification, 66 per cent attained an A* compared to 14 per cent nationally, while 90 per cent received an A*-A, compared to 19 per cent nationally. The EPQ is the equivalent of half an A-level and is increasingly being used by universities as a ‘tie-breaker’ when making offers.

Principal Mike Gibbons said: “I am delighted that 85 per cent of grades awarded were above a B. That demonstrates real quality of achievement and is the result of dedication and sheer hard work on the part of the students.

“It’s also extremely gratifying to see the strength of our performance compared to the national average. We are continuing to improve year on year which is no mean feat.

“I offer my congratulations to all our students, staff and parents for the part they have played in these well-earned achievements.”

Click here for a summary of the results with a breakdown by subject

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