Academic Results
Academic Results August 2011
Bearwood College: A-Level Results 2011
Bearwood College is delighted to congratulate its Upper Sixth Form students on their excellent 2011 A Level results, maintaining a six-year upwards trend of improvement.
Bearwood College has seen a strong performance in the A Level results, with one in twelve of every A Level subject entry gaining the “Starred A” Grade. A*-B grades are 56%, a seven-point improvement.
The average score per candidate at Bearwood College is 289 UCAS points, a four-point improvement. The top personal score based only on academic subjects is a massive 590 UCAS points, a Bearwood College record.
Commenting on this year’s results, the Headmaster, Mr Stephen Aiano, said: “These fine results are evidence of the long-term academic progress at Bearwood College. All the Upper Sixth Form students and teaching staff, under the academic leadership of George Penlington, Academic Deputy, have put in a great deal of effort and commitment over the last two years to achieve these impressive A Level results. We are clearly continuing a strong six-year upward trend.”
For Bearwood’s Academic Deputy Head, George Penlington, seeing individuals who have been nurtured through the College exceed their academic expectations is the one of the greatest rewards a teacher can receive. “The culmination of every Sixth Form pupil’s development at Bearwood is reflected in their A Level results. Our aim is to ensure that each individual is given both the academic and pastoral support to fulfill their greatest potential. We are very pleased with our strong ‘value addition’, with every candidate achieving half a grade above expectation in each subject.”
Top-scoring Bearwood College A Level candidate, Jonathan Crane, a local student, was thrilled with his results, which included three “Starred A” Grades, allowing him to take up his Physics degree at Manchester University. Jonathan, a day student in Raleigh House and a School Prefect, gained 590 UCAS points.
Sixth Formers are provided with 360 degree support throughout their A Level studies at Bearwood College. In addition to committed subject teachers, academic progress is closely monitored by the Key Stage 5 Coordinator and the Academic Deputy. Pastoral needs are cared for by a dedicated Tutor as well as by a Houseparent. The advice of the in-house careers service is supplemented by the resources of Futurewise, the Independent Schools Careers Organisation. Small class sizes guarantee individual attention and the Sierra Club, is a purpose-built Sixth Form centre facility designed to promote independent study as well as offer a social space for relaxation. These elements contribute to the strength of Bearwood’s unique support system which can make all the difference to students managing the demands of A Level study. Whilst ensuring academic issues are thoroughly addressed, Bearwood also helps prepare well-rounded individuals, ready for university (such as UCL, Exeter, Birmingham and Bath) and for life beyond.
Average Points per candidate 2011 : 289 (285 in 2010, 347 in 2009 [incl. points for non-academic subjects], 275 in 2008, 280 in 2007, 270 in 2006, 235 in 2005, 231 in 2004, 241 in 2003, 218 in 2002)
Bearwood College’s Impressive GCSE results
Bearwood College’s GCSE pupils have achieved an impressive set of results this year; our percentage of candidates gaining 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above overall went up five points to 96.4%.
Mr George Penlington, Academic Deputy, commented: “A tremendous 95% of candidates gained 5 GCSE’s, including Maths and English, at Grade C or above, a massive twelve-point shift from last year. The overall success rate of pupils achieving entry into the Sixth Form with 5 A*-C Grades, including English and Maths, remains well above the national average. And 89.3% of entries gained a Grade C or above, a four-point increase on last year’s results. Over 26% of entries are at Grade A* or A, one point above last year. This is testament to the commitment and diligence from all our pupils, staff and parents.”
Stephen Aiano, Headmaster, said: “This is a splendid achievement. All our Year 11 students and all the staff have put in some serious work throughout the GCSE course, and are suitably rewarded. I am really pleased for them. These results are part of a long-term trend of continuing academic improvement at Bearwood. We are especially pleased with our strong ‘value addition’ which has resulted, on average, in every GCSE subject entry scoring marks strongly above expectation.”
Ross Phelps, a local pupil and one of the top scoring students said: “I am so thrilled with my results and pleased to have the grades to study Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Maths at A Level at Bearwood College’s Sixth Form.”
Another high achieving student, Elliott Hall commented: “It’s such a relief that this day is finally here. I got a Starred A Grade in English Literature, Geography, Biology and Physics, which gives me a firm broad base for wide spread of choices at A Level: Maths, Geography, Psychology and Physics.”
Pupils have an exciting range of A Level subjects to choose from, with Economics, Psychology and Photography being examples of the varied subjects Bearwood College’s Sixth Form has to offer. Small class sizes guarantee individual attention and the Sierra Club is a purpose-built Sixth Form centre facility designed to promote independent study as well as offer a social space for relaxation. These elements contribute to the strength of Bearwood’s unique support system which can make all the difference to pupils managing the pressures of A Level study. Whilst ensuring academic issues are thoroughly addressed, Bearwood also helps prepare well-rounded individuals, ready for university and life beyond.
2011 GCSE % 5 A*-C: 96 % (91% in 2010, 87% in 2009, 90% in 2008, 85% in 2007, 82% in 2006, 75% in 2005, 72% in 2004, 66% in 2003