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Blackheath High School reports best-ever GCSE results
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Blackheath High School’s GCSE students have yet again excelled, achieving an outstanding set of results within a wide variety of subjects. More than three quarters (77%) of grades were 9-7, equivalent to a high A** to A, reflecting the incredible resilience, dedication and hard work of all students and their teachers. More than half (55%) were grades 9-8, (A**to A*) and (28%) of all grades hit the highest level 9. (A**).
STEM subjects came out on top, with incredible results in Chemistry, Biology and Physics as well as Computer Science. Another success story was Maths, where 74% of grades were straight 9-7 (A**-A) and 55% were 9-8 (A**-A*). In addition, 2024 saw the introduction of Statistics GCSE, with students achieving 100% 9-7 grades, of which a stellar 70% were awarded grade 9.
Many subjects achieved more than 75% straight 9-7 (A** - A) grades, including Design Technology, English Literature, Latin, Religious Studies, German and Spanish; 85% in Geography and 83% in Art. As part of its commitment to supporting every girl in finding their passion, Blackheath High School offers an extremely varied range of GCSE options, including Ancient Greek and Astronomy (part of a community project which funds students from local state schools to take the subject); with GCSE Psychology being introduced to the curriculum in September 2024.
Head, Natalie Argile, expressed her delight, saying: “I am incredibly proud of our students for their outstanding GCSE results this year. Each grade reflects an individual story of dedication, perseverance, and hard work.”
“I am particularly delighted to see our Science and Maths results, which reflect our mission to address the gender gap in STEM subjects at Higher Education and into the jobs market – our girls continue to smash gender stereotypes and close the gap on achievement with confidence. We are committed to stretching and challenging each individual, helping them find their unique passion and pathway, and ensuring they can achieve their personal best.
“2024 sees a return to pre-Covid grading, making these results all the more exceptional for this cohort of students, who had just begun Year 7 when the pandemic struck and who experienced significant disruption in the early stages of their secondary education. These results are a testament to the commitment our students have shown, supported by unwavering encouragement and support from their teachers and families. We look forward to seeing them continue to thrive in Sixth Form and beyond."
Last week also saw Blackheath High School’s best-ever A-level results, reflecting the school’s ever-growing reputation for academic excellence: 53% of grades were awarded at A*-A, an incredible 83% were grades A*-B, and 37% of grades were straight A*/A grades, more than double 2023’s grades.
To see for yourself how they support girls to achieve their best, go along to their Open Morning on Saturday 28 September. Visit our website for information and booking www.blackheathhighschool.gdst.net