Press Release: Exam Results Day 2010

Exam Success for Graham Raincliffe Federation students

Graham and Raincliffe students are celebrating their Exam success and each School has achieved its best ever results in 2010. Federation Executive Headteacher, Garry Hancock, said that everyone was delighted for the students and it was a great reward for the teamwork and commitment in each School and across the Partnership. This success is the result of the sheer hard work and talents of students and staff plus the excellent support of Parents and Governors. Everyone connected with both Schools can be proud of their contribution to these achievements. It has been a fantastic first full year for the Federation’s Schools.

Graham School

The best ever 5+A*-C with English and Maths (56%), the best ever 5+A*-C (83%) and a pleasing improvement in top grades with 26 students gaining 8 or more A*-A grades. Every student has gained qualifications and has a path to Further Education or work with training. Headteacher, Garry Hancock, added that the successes achieved by all students was fantastic and that he was delighted for the students, staff, Parents and Governors who had all contributed so much to this success.

He added, ‘We are proud of these achievements and the positive way our students have responded to the increased opportunities and support over the last 5 years. The students have continued Graham School’s great tradition of sustained improvement and success over the last 20 years. He thanked everyone for their support and congratulated the students on their stunning successes.

Raincliffe School succeeds with highest ever GCSE Results

Governors and Staff at Raincliffe School are delighted to announce that 2010 has seen the highest ever GCSE results for the school. This is the third year in a row that Raincliffe School has increased its GCSE results and for the third year running students have surpassed the challenging targets they have been set. 78% of students (20% higher than last year’s 58%) have achieved 5 or more GCSEs at Grade C or above, making this the highest percentage the school has ever achieved. The school has significantly improved the number of students gaining a C grade or above in both English and Mathematics, as part of their 5+ grades.

Mr Mick Jolley, Headteacher said ‘The results at Raincliffe clearly indicate that the strategies we have implemented during the past three years, personalising the curriculum to the learners, are impacting upon results. All the team at Raincliffe have worked extremely hard to ensure that all students are given the best possible opportunity to achieve their potential. We will continue to strive towards increasing our GCSE results and ensuring that all students leave Raincliffe School with a well balanced range of skills, to enable them to progress in their chosen careers. I would also like to extend my congratulations to all those students across the Scarborough schools who have done so well in this year’s exams; I hope that everyone takes the opportunities that these results enable and continue to develop their learning at a post-16 college course, or training in employment in the future.’ Sam Gregory achieved 16 GCSEs, including 6A and 3A* grades, as well as an A* in his Art A Level. Emily Walker achieved 15 GCSEs, including 7A and 3A* grades. Over 45% of all students gained over 12 GCSE passes at grade C and above. As we move forward in partnership with Graham School as part of the Federation, we expect even greater opportunities and success for all learners.