Nationally schools have seen a drop in their achievement when compared to the 2021 Teacher Assessed Grades. However, at Featherstone, the percentage of students passing 5 or more GCSEs is 81%, which is broadly in line with last year. Many different measures of success are above that seen last year including the overall pass rate at Grade 5 or above. There has also been an increase the overall Attainment 8 measure, which reflects the contributions of all subject areas.
Mr Wadwa, Headteacher said: “We are delighted with the very strong results achieved by our Year 11 GCSE students despite the loss of learning they suffered throughout the lockdowns. Year 11 came back to school in September 2021 with a determination that defied the challenging circumstances all families had faced. Throughout the academic year they have shown a maturity and resilience that underpins their enormously impressive results”.
We so proud of all our young people today, congratulations!
We spoke to some of our students today:
Eshal (8x9s, 2x8s): “I’m overwhelmed. I didn’t realise I could achieve this. The teachers were so supportive. I think my self-motivation and hard work have really paid off today”.
Sabirah (6x9s, 4x8s): “I didn’t expect this! I have worked hard consistently and had lots of support from my teachers. I’m planning to come to Featherstone Sixth Form to study Biology, Chemistry and Maths”.
Sahil (2x9s, 4x8s): “I just want to thank all the staff members at FHS for their dedication into ensuring that all students were able to achieve their ambitions”.
Ishita (4x9s, 4x8s): I feel proud that my hard work has paid off”.
Gurdit (7x9s, 2x8s): “I’m really happy, this is above my expectations! I started revising in March and I had lots of support from my teachers. I’m looking forward to starting at the Sixth Form”.
Sharanjit(4x9s, 5x8s): “I’m very happy. I worked hard and the school supported me. I found the booster lessons provided very helpful.”
Aisha (5x9s, 5x8s): “The school really motivated us to work hard and revise”.
Anmol (4x9s, 5x8s): “I’m pleased with my grades. It was difficult coming back after Covid, catching up and covering missed work. I feel my dedication and work ethic really helped me. I’m planning to take Physics, Maths and Chemistry here at Featherstone Sixth Form”.
