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Horsham’s A Team Thursday August 16th was a red letter day for many of our district’s A level students – with results confirming another tremendous performance from local schools. Christ’s Hospital celebrated excellent results, a highly impressive 53% of all Pre-U and A Level grades achieved were equivalent to either an A* or A, with 75% A*-B. There were notable individual achievements with success in a wide range of academic subjects, including Art, Chemistry, Economics, Engineering, History, Languages, Physics, Politics and Psychology with students taking up places at Cambridge, Oxford and other top universities. Simon Reid, Headmaster of Christ’s Hospital commented: “Once again our students, closely supported by their teachers, have produced results through considerable determination over a long period, alongside engagement with a rich programme of opportunities outside the classroom. Congratulations to our students and the entire Christ’s Hospital community for producing these results.” At Collyer’s Principal Sally Bromley hailed the college’s ‘stellar results’ saying: “I am extremely pleased with the outstanding results – the best ever! An astonishing pass rate of 99.7% and 59% A*-B grades is a fantastic achievement for our staff and students. Everyone works so hard and at times during the year it is understandable when energy flags, but we pushed on and have big smiles on our faces as a result of all that effort and determination” Collyer’s Chair of Governors David Skipp was
equally thrilled, adding: “These results are superb! Well done everyone, Collyer’s just goes from strength to strength!” Exceptional results were achieved in Dance with 94% at A*/B, Art Textiles with a staggering 91%, Food and Nutrition 86%, French students also impressed and Maths and Psychology students posted 75% and Art Graphics 73%. Photography, English Literature, DT Graphics, Drama and Theatre Studies students also did well, along with their Electronics, Health & Social Care. Travel and Tourism, German and Spanish, Geography and Economic counterparts. Farlington, too, were delighted with their achievements, Headmistress Ms Louise Higson, praising this year’s A Level students and staff for amazing results: “Another successful year for Farlington! With 43% of all grades at A/A* and a 100% pass rate there is much cause for celebration. I am delighted that the hard work and commitment of the girls have been so well rewarded. Competition for university places is strong, and the pressure on young people is greater than ever; it is wonderful to see this group of ambitious young women taking the next step and following their dreams. They have bright futures ahead of them! My appreciation and thanks go to all their teachers; their passion and commitment are key in providing the excellent teaching and support which enables the girls to achieve these outstanding results”. Farlington girls will be representing the school at university destinations across the UK in a diverse
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Collyer’s panorama of subjects. The superb local results were especially remarkable and commendable be-
cause they were achieved at a time of significant change, with A-levels moving away from course work to
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Christ’s Hospital final exams, placing extra pressure on students and teachers alike. More in-depth results on page 2