Ipswich School caps summer double with GCSE success

Why it matters: More than 40% of all grades at the school were awarded at grade 8 or 9 (formerly A*), while 13 pupils achieved a "clean sweep" of these top grades across every one of their ten GCSE subjects.

The details: A total of 122 pupils received their GCSE results, marking the end of their GCSE years.

• More than 60% of all grades were awarded at 7, 8 or 9 (previously A*/A)
• More than 40% of all grades were awarded at grade 8 or 9 (formerly A*)
• Thirteen pupils secured grades of 7, 8 or 9 across all ten of their GCSE subjects
• More than half of the Year 11 cohort – 65 of the 122 pupils – secured grades of 7, 8 or 9 in at least seven of their subjects

What they're saying: Head Nick Gregory said: "I want to offer my congratulations to Ipswich School pupils and teachers alike for this outstanding set of GCSE results. What has most caught my eye today is the sheer breadth and consistency of high level achievement reflected here, with over half of the Year 11 cohort (65 of the 122 pupils in total) securing grades 7, 8 or 9 (previously A*/A) in at least seven of their subjects. I hope that we will have a great many very proud Ipswich School families today, excited about what their children might go on to achieve in the years ahead."

Andrew Bradshaw, Head of Middle School, added: "I add my hugest congratulations to this year's Ipswich School Year 11. This cohort, many of whom have been together since the Prep School, has secured academic successes to accompany their exceptional contributions to the co-curricular side of school life, including Sport, Music, Drama and CCF. Over five busy and fulfilling years in the Senior School, they have given back so much too by way of their positivity and optimism, their wonderful manners and courtesy, and their energy and enthusiasm."

For context: The results follow the school's best A Level performance in 20 years, announced on 13 August, when 84% of grades were awarded at A*–B or their BTEC equivalent, and 53% were graded A* or A.

What's next: The vast majority of the year group will now move into Ipswich School Sixth Form in September.

The bottom line: For the second week running, Ipswich School has celebrated a landmark set of results, with staff highlighting both the breadth and consistency of achievement across the year group.

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