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GCSE Results Day - Summer 2024

Little Heath School’s Year 11 students received their GCSE results this morning on Thursday 22nd August 2024 with over two thirds achieving at least a Grade 4 in English and Mathematics and two in five achieving a Grade 5 in both subjects. Grade 4+ results in Maths and English remain consistently high, Maths (75%) and English (77%). There were many successes across other subjects, particularly at the top end, with a number of subjects achieving high percentages of students achieving a Grade 7 or above (Business Studies - 33%, History – 25%, RE – 23%, Geography – 23%, Computer Science – 28%). 

Headteacher David Ramsden said: “I am incredibly proud of the achievements of the Class of 2024. This year group has shown remarkable dedication and a strong sense of community, consistently supporting each other over the past five years. Their collaborative spirit and ambitious outlook have been truly inspiring. While they have faced significant challenges since starting secondary school in 2019, including the unique difficulties of remote learning and disrupted education, it is their unity and resilience that stand out. Many students have excelled individually, but what shines most is the way they’ve lifted each other up along the way. We are excited to see how their hard work and determination will shape their futures, and we’re thrilled that so many will continue their journey with us in our excellent sixth form. Today’s results are a testament to the character, hard work and determination of this exceptional group of students."

A level Results - Summer 2024

Little Heath School is delighted to celebrate the hard work and achievements of our Year 13 cohort this year. Once again, our students have demonstrated determination, resilience and commitment to their studies and we are incredibly proud of them all. The students have achieved results that will enable them to access further achievements and successes at university, in apprenticeships and beyond.  

Overall, academic attainment was high, with nearly half the grades achieved in A-level qualifications being A*-B. Across our vocational courses, 100% of students passed all qualifications and almost half were awarded were Distinction or Distinction star.

A high number of our students have secured places on a range of courses at Universities around the country, including the University of Warwick, Bristol, Manchester, Imperial College and London School of Economics, among many others. Students who have decided to pursue alternative Post-18 pathways will be starting degree apprenticeships, one of which is with AWE. Others have chosen gap years to volunteer and travel or have secured employment including an exciting opportunity with the army. We are equally proud of them all. 
David Ramsden, Headteacher at Little Heath School, said: “Our staff have all enjoyed working with the 2024 Year 13 cohort – they deserve all the success they have achieved. They are a lovely cohort and we wish them the absolute best for the future.”  

As a school, we pride ourselves on our strong relationships between students and staff. We would like to thank our teachers, leaders and support staff who have worked with our students throughout the last two years helping them to achieve excellent results. We wish all students in our outgoing Year 13 the very best for their futures; we will enjoy following their successes through our school alumni. We hope they enjoy their celebrations and the rest of their summer break. Congratulations once again to the Class of 2024! 

Notable individual performances include: 

Name Grade Destination
Ubaidullah M A* A* A* A Physics at Imperial College, London
Thea W A*A*A A Mathematics at The University of Warwick
Alice P A*A*A* English Literature and Film at The University of Reading
Joseph C A*A A Mathematics at Cardiff University
Grace A A* A A Politics and Philosophy at London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Adhira A A* A A Politics at London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
James C A* A B Mechanical Engineering at The University of Birmingham
Sophie A A A A Veterinary Medicine at Royal Veterinary College, London
Ollie B A A A Chemistry at The University of Bristol
Muhsin H A A A Computer Science at The University of Bristol
Sharon S D*D D Computer Science at Oxford Brookes University
Chloe H D*D B Criminology at The University of Southampton
Emma J DD D C Employment
(D*=Distinction* equivalent to A*; D = Distinction and M = Merit)

 

GCSE Results Day - Summer 2023

Today, our Year 11 students celebrated their incredible hard work and dedication over the past 5 years on GCSE Results Day. Our students have achieved some really incredible results and they should all be incredibly proud of themselves. 

Mr Ramsden said: “I am proud of the results that students from the Class of 2023 have achieved. The year group have worked hard and have supported one another through the past five years, with a collaborative and ambitious mindset throughout. It is important to acknowledge the extraordinary challenges that this cohort has overcome, including three national lockdowns with remote teaching, and further widespread disruption to learning since they started secondary school in 2018."

 

 

 

 

 

"Despite these challenges, there have been many outstanding individual results, and some students have been truly inspirational with their consistently outstanding attitude and progress since Year 7. We are excited to see where these results take them into the future, and are delighted that so many have chosen to remain on to our excellent sixth form. Today’s results are a celebration of five years of hard work from an exceptional group of students.”

 

 

 

Key personal achievements

There are several students who deserve a special mention for achieving outstanding results. Their individual achievements are outlined below:

Name Grades
Maya P

8 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7 

Abby G

8 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8, 1 Grade 7

Aaron D 7 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s
Samantha C 6 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s, 2 Grade 7s
Ivan T 6 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 7s
Lucas M 5 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7
Emily K 3 Grade 9s, 5 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7
Edward F 3 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7
Jack M 3 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 5 Grade 6s
Lucy O 3 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8, 2 Grade 7s
Heidi L 3 Grade 9s, 5 Grade 7s
Mosa M 3 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 7s, 3 Grade 6s
Cheryl S 2 Grade 9s, 7 Grade 8s, 2 Grade 7s
Oliver N 2 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 4 Grade 7s, 2 Grade 6s
Bethany K 2 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 3 Grade 7s
Willow P 2 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 3 Grade 7s

 

Students who made significant progress from their Key Stage 2 starting points include:

Name Grades
Yasmin WB

10 good passes including 1 Grade 9, 2 Grade 8s, 3 Grade 7s,

Keira K

10 good passes including 1 Grade 7, 2 Grade 6s, 6 Grade 5s

Nusayba M

10 good passes including 1 Grade 7, 1 Grade 6, 5 Grade 5s

George H

9 good passes including 1 Grade 7, 4 Grade 5s

Erin A

11 good passes including 3 Grade 6s, 6 Grade 5s

Maddie N

10 good passes including 3 Grade 6s, 4 Grade 5s

Oduro B

9 good passes including 3 Grade 6s, 2 Grade 5s

A level Results - Summer 2023

Today we have celebrated the extraordinary effort our Year 13 students have put into their A Level examinations. Our students have achieved some really fantastic results and have been accepted into various different organisations to progress within their futures. 

Overall, academic attainment was high, particularly in comparison to pre-pandemic results. This year, nearly half the grades achieved in A-level qualifications were A*-B. Across our vocational courses, 100% of students passed all qualifications and 45% of grades awarded were Distinction or Distinction star.

 

 

 

A high number of our students have secured places on a range of courses at Universities around the country, including The University of Cambridge, Bristol and University College London among many others. Students who have decided to pursue alternative Post-18 pathways will be starting degree apprenticeships with Amazon and higher apprenticeships with Thames Valley Police and Accountancy with James Cowper Kreston. Others have chosen gap years to volunteer and travel or have secured employment including an exciting opportunity at a local restaurant owned by a celebrity chef. We are equally proud of them all.

 

 

 

 

 

David Ramsden, Headteacher at Little Heath School, said: “All our staff have enjoyed working with the 2023 Year 13 cohort – they have coped well with everything over the last two years and deserve all the success they have achieved. They are a lovely cohort and we wish them the absolute best for the future.” As a school, we pride ourselves on our strong relationships between students and staff. We would like to thank our teachers, leaders and support staff who have worked with our students throughout the last two years helping them to achieve excellent results.

We wish all students in our outgoing Year 13 the very best for their futures; we will enjoy following their successes through our school alumni. We look forward to welcoming them back in December for our annual leavers’ celebration event and hope they enjoy the rest of their summer. Congratulations once again to the Class of 2023!

Notable individual performances include:

Name Grade Destination
Charlie O A* A* A* A Mathematics at the University of Cambridge
Tamsin Y A* A* A A History at The University of Cambridge
Jacob T A A A A Physics at The University of Bristol
Karl F A* A A A Computer Science at The University of Bristol
Lily D A* A A English Language and Linguistics at The University of Reading
Nathan K A* A A Gap Year
Daisy Y  A A A Philosophy and Theology at The University of Bristol
Max C A A A Mechanical Engineering at The University of Bristol
Lillie-Rose L-K A A A B B English at University College, London
Younes A  A A B Chemical Engineering at Manchester University
Josie G D* D B Dance at Wilkes Academy of Performing Arts
Aliza A D D M Midwifery at The University of West London

(D*=Distinction* equivalent to A*; D = Distinction and M = Merit)

GCSE Results 2022

Headteacher David Ramsden said, "We are delighted that students from the Class of 2022 have achieved the success that they so richly deserve. Right from the start, when they joined the school in Year 7, five years ago, they have been a hard-working and determined year group. In the past 2 and a half years this cohort of students have experienced a Key Stage 4 programme like no other, yet they have demonstrated resilience and commitment to achieve their very best throughout their GCSE courses. This was particularly evident in their approach to remote learning during the national lockdowns and when they returned to school. As a Year group they have showed tenacity and a determination to achieve their very best, under uniquely difficult circumstances, and the results today have demonstrated what a talented group they are.”

Headline Results

  • 52% achieved grade 5+ in English and Maths (51% in 2019)
  • 67% achieved grade 4+ in English and Maths (74% in 2019)
  • High ability pupils (70 pupils) performed exceptionally well: with a progress 8 score of +0.20; roughly 10% of all grades were at Grade 9, which far exceeds the national average
  • There were 64 students who achieved five or more 9-7 passes
  • 30 students received the highest Grade 9 in Religious Studies
  • The Grade 9 to 7 pass rate was 24% in Mathematics and 29% in English

Key personal achievements

There are several students who deserve a special mention for achieving outstanding results. Their individual achievements are outlined below:

Name Grades
Muhsin 10 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8
Aftab 

9 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s

Thea 

7 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s

Joseph  7 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s and 1 Grade 6
Matthew  6 Grade 9s, 5 Grade 8s
Ellie  6 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s and 1 Grade 7
Grace  6 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7
Prabhureeshwar  6 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s and 2 Grade 6s
Claudia  6 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s and 3 Grade 7s
Jessica  6 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s, 2 Grade 7s
Ubaidullah  6 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s, 2 Grade 7s, 1 Grade 6
Sophie  6 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8 and 2 Grade 7s
Laiba  5 Grade 9s, 5 Grade 8s and 1 Grade 5
Conlan  5 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7 and 1 Grade 6
Hayley  5 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7, 1 Grade 6 and 1 Grade 5

Students who made significant progress from their Key Stage 2 starting points include:

  • Emma C – 10 good passes including 1 Grade 8, 2 Grade 7s, 2 Grade 6s, 4 Grade 5s
  • Rodrigo M – 10 good passes including 1 Grade 9, 3 Grade 6s, 4 Grade 5s
  • Basla M – 9 good passes including 1 Grade 8, 5 Grade 7s, 1 Grade 6, 1 Grade 5
  • Ella S – 9 good passes including 1 Grade 8, 2 Grade 7s, 1 Grade 6, 2 Grade 5s
  • Jeswin J – 9 good passes including 3 Grade 6s, 5 grade 5s
  • Jaden I – 9 good passes including 3 Grade 6s, 2 Grade 5s
  • Briana M – 8 good passes including 2 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7, 5 Grade 6s, 1 Grade 5
  • Jessie R – 8 good passes including 4 Grade 5s
  • Christy C – 7 good passes including 2 Grade 6s, 2 Grade 5s
  • Dylan C – 5 good passes including 2 Grade 5s

A levels & Applied General Results - Summer 2022

Today has been a celebration of the hard work and achievements of our Year 13 cohort this year. Once again, our students have demonstrated determination, resilience and commitment to their studies and we are incredibly proud of them all. The students have achieved excellent results enabling them to access further achievements and successes at university, in apprenticeships and beyond.

A level Results Day 2022

Overall, academic attainment was high with a large number of students making excellent progress against their prior attainment.

  • 52% of A-level grades at Little Heath School were A*-B
  • Across our vocational courses, 100% of students passed all qualifications and 42% of grades awarded were Distinction or Distinction star grades
  • 44% of students in our Sixth Form achieved at least one A/A* or equivalent grade
  • 23% of students achieved two or more A/A* or equivalent grades
  • Students’ average grade this year was a B 

Results Day

Results Day

A high number of our students have secured places on a wide range of degree courses, including the University of Bristol, Warwick, Cardiff, and Southampton. Some will be starting apprenticeships, for example with Collins Aerospace and another in Engineering at the University of West England. Others have chosen gap years to volunteer and travel or have secured employment. We are equally proud of them all.

Mr Ramsden, Headteacher, said “All our staff have enjoyed working with the 2022 Year 13 cohort – they have coped so well with everything that has been thrown at them over the last two years, and deserve all the success they have achieved.” 

As a school, we pride ourselves on our strong relationships between students and staff. We would like to thank our teachers, leaders and support staff who have worked with our students throughout the last two years helping them to achieve excellent results.

Results Day

We wish all students in our outgoing Year 13 the very best for the future; we will enjoy following their successes through our school alumni. We look forward to welcoming them back in December for our annual leavers’ celebration event and hope they enjoy the rest of their summer.

Congratulations once again to the Class of 2022!

Results Day 2022

Results Day

Results Day

Notable individual performances include:

Name Grade Destination
Olivia A*A*A*A* University of Manchester, Dentistry
Freya  A*A*A*A University of Warwick, Hispanic Studies and History
Natasha  A*A*A*A University of Liverpool, Veterinary Science
Sarah  A*A*A* University of East Anglia, Medicine
Louis  A*A*A University of Reading, Law
Niamh  A*A*A University of Leeds, Mathematics
Eva  A*A*A University of Winchester, Creative Writing
Emily  A*A*AB University of Bristol, Physics
Rhianna  A*A*AB University of Creative Arts, Foundation year
Abigail  A*A*AB University of Surrey, Paramedic Science
Seth A*A*AB Central Film School - London, Practical Filmmaking
Claudia A*A*BB Cardiff University, Business Management with Spanish
Umar A*AA University of Southampton, Computer Science
Alice D*DD University of West London, Nursing (Children’s)
Jensen D*DD University of Winchester, Cyber Security
Brooke-Angel A*AAB University of Southampton, English Language and Literature
Karol A*AAB University of Southampton, Mechanical Engineering
Bartosz A*A*B University of Newcastle, Business Management
Isabelle A*A*B University of Warwick, Politics, Philosophy and Law
Oliver D*AAA University of Southampton, Computer Science
(D*=Distinction* equivalent to A* and M = Merit)

A Levels - Summer 2021

We are delighted to celebrate the hard work and successes of our Class of 2021 who have achieved so much in very difficult circumstances. The students in this year group have had a Sixth Form experience like no other, yet they have demonstrated determination, resilience and commitment throughout their two years. Their motivation was particularly evident during remote learning and in the more recent months when students returned to school after the national lockdown. The Class of 2021 have not let the Covid-19 pandemic restrict them, instead the Class of 2021 have achieved great successes in spite of exceptional circumstances, and all have exciting futures ahead of them. Students have secured places to study at universities including: Oxford, Warwick and Southampton as well as apprenticeships including Mechanical Engineering with Ridge and Partners LLP, and with the NHS. We would also like to thank our teachers, leaders and support staff who have worked meticulously throughout the moderating processes prior to submitting results to the exam boards. We are proud of each and every one of our students and their achievements this year and would like to wish them every success in their next adventures.

Notable individual performances include:

Student A level results Destination
Thomas A*A*A*A* Mathematics at Bristol University
Jemima A*A*A*A* Gap Year
Rebecca A*A*A*A Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Wadham College, Oxford University
Emma A*A*A*A History and Politics at Winchester University
Alex A*A*A A Gap Year
Isaac A*A*A A Computer Science at Bristol University
Joe A*A A A Mathematics and Computer Science at Bristol University
Vieve A*A A A Medicine at Plymouth University
Luke A*A*A B Music at Oxford University
James A*A*A B Modern History and Politics at Southampton University
Katie A*A*A B English and Creative Writing at Birmingham University
Emma A*D*A B Apprenticeship in Insurance with Withers Towers Watson
Hannah A*A*A* Geography at Exeter University
Sinead A*A*A* Physiotherapy at University of Worcester
Amelia A*A*A* Medicine at Nottingham University
Thomas D*D*D Vocational Employment
Caleb A*A*B Music Performance / Drums at The Academy of Contemporary Music
Lewis D*D Football Coaching and Management with Foundation Year at University Campus of Football Business
Akwasi D M M M Sport and Exercise Science at Nottingham Trent
    (D*=Distinction* equivalent to A*) (M = Merit)

GCSE Results - Summer 2021

Headteacher David Ramsden said: “I am delighted that students from the Class of 2021 have achieved the success that they so richly deserve. Right from the start, when they joined the school in Year 7, five years ago, they have been a hard-working and determined year group. In the past 18 months Year 11 have experienced a Key Stage 4 programme like no other, yet they have demonstrated resilience and commitment to achieve their very best throughout their GCSE courses. This was particularly evident in their approach to remote learning during the national lockdowns and when they returned to school in March. As a Year group they have showed tenacity and a determination to achieve their very best, under uniquely difficult circumstances, and the results today have demonstrated what a talented group they are."

Key personal achievements

There are several students who deserve a special mention for achieving outstanding results. Their individual achievements are outlined below:

Student GCSE results
Charlie O 7 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s
Charlie S 7 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7
Danielle 7 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7
Ella 7 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s, 2 Grade 7s
Daniel S 6 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8, 4 Grade 7s
Max 5 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s, 2 Grade 7s
Benjamin F 5 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 2 Grade 7s, 1 Grade 6
Fingal 5 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7, 1 Grade 5
Lillie-Rose 4 Grade 9s, 5 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7
Jacob 4 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 3 Grade 7s and 1 Grade 6
Daisy 4 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 2 Grade 7s and 1 Grade 6
Zahra 4 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7, 1 Grade 6 and 1 Grade 5
Abigail 3 Grade 9s, 5 Grade 8s, 2 Grade 7s, 1 Grade 6

Students who made significant progress from their Key Stage 2 starting points include:

  • Daniel B – 10 good passes including 1 Grade 9, 3 Grade 7s and 3 Grade 6s
  • Afroz – 10 good passes including 1 Grade 6 and 3 Grade 5s
  • Jess – 10 good passes including 1 Grade 8 and 4 Grade 5s
  • Ria – 10 good passes including 1 Distinction* and 4 Grade 5s
  • Jake – 5 good passes including 1 Grade 6 and 2 Grade 5s
  • Josie – 6 good passes including 2 Grade 5s
  • Sophie – 5 good passes including 3 Grade 5s
  • Luke – 5 good passes including 2 Grade 5s
  • Rebecca – 5 Good passes including 1 Grade 5

A Levels - Summer 2020

It is with great delight that we celebrate the hard work, resilience and positive attitude of the class of 2020 who have achieved so much under such difficult circumstances. The students in this year group have been a real joy to work with for the past two years. They have approached everything they have done inside and outside the classroom - their academic studies and extra-curricular activities -   with great energy and enthusiasm. They have made a massive impact on the life of the school as a whole. It has been a pleasure to watch them grow into intelligent, confident young people who can cope with anything – even a pandemic in the last few months of their A Level courses. We are proud of them all and will, of course, miss them hugely but look forward to hearing about their future successes in the world beyond Little Heath.

We wish them every success in the future. All the students in the class of 2020 deserve praise for their achievements, however the following deserve special mention in the summer of 2020.

We wish them every success in the future.

All the students in the class of 2020 deserve praise for their achievements. However, the following deserve special mention in the summer of 2020.

Student A Level Results
Max A* A*A* A*- Max also received a merit in his AEA maths paper, which is the first time a Merit has been achieved for this paper at Little Heath School
Thomas A* A* A* A*
Alicia A* A* A  A
Craig A* A  A  A A
Katie A* A A A
Jack A A A A
Susie A* A B B
Tegan A* A* A*
Lizzie A* A*A and A* in AS EPQ
Sabine A* A* A* and A in AS EPQ
Duncan A* A A and A in AS EPQ
Sonad A* A* B
Hubert A* A  A
Bethany A  A  A
Lucy A  A  A
Safaa A* A B
Elliot A* A B
Rebecca

A* A B and an A in AS EPQ

 

GCSE Results - Summer 2020

Congratulations to our class of 2020. In Year 11, they put all their energies into preparing for their end of year examinations, which was sadly cut short by the closure of school at the end of March.  Despite the challenges faced by the pandemic, them have set out, determined, to achieve their very best, under such difficult circumstances this summer, and the results today are a credit to them.”

Key personal achievements

There are several students who deserve a special mention for achieving outstanding results. Their individual achievements are outlined below:

Student GCSE Results
Freya Ten Grade 9s
Emily Nine Grade 9s, Two Grade 8s
Joshua Seven Grade 9s, Three Grade 8s, One Grade 7
Sarah Seven Grade 9s, Four Grade 8s
Alex Seven Grade 9s, Two Grade 8s, One Grade 7, One Grade 5
Olivia Six Grade 9s, Four Grade 8s, One Grade 7
Lily Five Grade 9s, Four Grade 8s, Two Grade 7s
Louie Five Grade 9s, Two Grade 8s, Two Grade 7s, One Grade 5

Students who made significant progress from their Key Stage 2 starting points include:

  • Christina – 2 Grade 7s, 5 Grade 6s, 5 Grade 5s, a Grade 4 and a Merit
  • Fraser  - 1 Grade 7, 3 Grade 6s, 3 Grade 5s and 3 Grade 4s
  • Sophia - 8 good passes including a Grade 8 in Art & Design
  • Anissa - 9 good passes including a Grade 8 in French
  • Charlotte - 7 good passes including a Grade 6 in Art & Design
  • Suhayla - 6 good passes
  • Amy - 5 good passes including a 6 in Art & Design
  • Jenson – 5 good passes

Summer 2019 results
 

KS4  
Progress 8 -0.16
Attainment 8 50.1%
EBACC Average Point Score 4.3
Attainment in English and Maths - % achieving grade 5 or above

51%

 

 

 

KS5  
Progress -0.06
Attainment 29.16
Eng & Maths Progress Supp (cohort is less than 5 so not available due to data protection)
Retention 84.8%
KS5 - Destinations  
Higher Apprenticeships 8%
University 43%
Employment 37%
Other 12%