Following on from last week's successful A Level results, Alderley Edge girls are celebrating again with the release of GCSE results. 58% of all grades were awarded at A* or A grades, and 98% of all grades were between A* - C.
Outstanding results were achieved in Science subjects with 88% of Chemistry, 75% of Biology and 81% of Physics grades at an A*/A score.
Mrs Susan Goff, Headmistress at the school commented, "National statistics show that one of the many advantages of an all girls' education is that they excel in Science - our results certainly support this. I am also delighted to see that the girls' hard work and dedication of the staff has resulted in excellent grades across all 21 subjects on offer for GCSE at the school. I am really looking forward to welcoming the girls back into our Sixth Form Centre in September, with its enhanced facilities and an increasing number of girls joining us from other schools, the Sixth Form continues to grow and improve."
Individual successes to be noted include Amy Francis who excelled with 11A*s and 1 A grade, in addition to achieving an A grade in A Level Mathematics and A grade in AS Music Technology.
Sophie Wood swept the board with 11 A*s in her subjects, Emily Williams achieved 10 A*s as well as an A grade in AS Level Mathematics. Ayesha Anwar and Abigail Lynch both achieved 10 A*s and 1 A grades.
Other successes to be noted are as follows; Sanjida Ahmed scored 8 A*s and 3 A grades, Ganwa Qadir achieved 9 A*s, 1 A and 1 B grade, Athenais Hill gained 8 A*s, 1 A and 2 B grades, Rachel Donnelly-Gresham achieved 6 A*s and 5 A grades. Olivia Ennis achieved 7 A* and 4 A grades and Simone Milner with 6 A*s, 4 As and 1 B grade.
According to BBC News, the overall pass rate for England, Wales and Northern Ireland rose to 97.8% this year, up from 97.6%, with 61.2% achieving A* to C grades which represents a 2% increase on last year and the biggest rise since 1992.
Click here for a breakdown of the AESG GCSE exam results by pupil and full details of Wilmslow High School's 2010 GCSE results can be found in our news article on wilmslow.co.uk.
Anyone interested in knowing more about Alderley Edge School for Girls should contact School Registrar Julie Bedigan on 01625 583028 or view the website.
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Provisional figures show that a record 63% of students achieved five or more A*- C grades, including English and maths, compared to 57% last year. Students gaining five A*- C grades in any subject is also up, from 72% last year, to 80% this year.
Councillor Hilda Gaddum, Cabinet member with responsibility for children and family services said: “This is a tremendous achievement for all the pupils involved and my congratulations go to them all.
"The figure that is most important is the five A*- C grades including English and maths and to achieve a six per cent increase in this category and comfortably get over the 60% barrier is excellent news."