GCSE Results 2024
The Academy is once again celebrating an impressive set of GCSE results, maintaining the benchmark set last year, going against the national downturn of top grades awarded. Our ‘fair-banded’ cohort have performed well above the national average expectations.
Among the standout statistics, an incredible 77% of all grades awarded were at levels 9-4, significantly higher than the national average of 66%. More impressively, a quarter of all grades awarded were between levels 9-7.
Furthermore, 75% of Hammersmith Academy students achieved a strong pass in English (grade 9-5) and 60% scoring a strong pass in Mathematics.
Top performing subjects include History, Art and Drama with 40% of all students securing grades 9-7.
The Academy maintains a high number of students being entered for the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) with over 70% studying the subjects considered essential for degrees and careers. These include English Language, English Literature, the Sciences, Geography or History and a Language as a minimum.
Additionally, there is a continued reduction of the attainment gap between girls and boys and a very notable above national level performance from the SEND student cohort with students on average achieving a minimum of half a grade higher than their national counterparts.
Hammersmith Academy’s strong set of results demonstrates a consistent high level of academic achievement across a broad range of measures.
GCSE Standout Successes
- Roweena Coyle was the Academy’s top performer, scoring an outstanding 8 grade 9s and a grade 8.
- Hannah Sapsford attained 5 grade 9s, 4 grade 8s and a grade 7. She said, “I am so pleased with my results because I worked really hard for them and my family are all extremely happy and proud of me. All the teachers have been really great supporting me and the rest of the year group, and I’m really thankful for all their help. I’m happy that I can stop stressing about the results and go on holiday now!”
- Tegan Aumayer recorded 2 grade 9s and 7 grade 8s. – Tegan’s mother, Miranda Aumayer added, “The Academy, the Headteacher and all the staff have done a fantastic job helping bright students achieve the best they can in an academy school setting. It’s something that the school should be very proud of. Thank you!”
- Asya Al Wafai scored a grade 9, 6 grade 8s and 2 grade 7s. She added, “I am extremely pleased with my results and couldn’t have asked for better grades, especially in Spanish and maths since these were my best grades yet. I found Year 11 to be very tough, however it has been my favourite. I would like to say thank you to every one of my teachers as I could not have achieved these grades without them, in particular a huge thank you to Miss Suganthakumaran as she never gave up on me or let me give up on myself whenever I was struggling The same thing goes for Mr Montero who would always be happy to come in early or stay behind late to help me and other students. I am now looking forward to studying for only 3 subjects and focusing solely on what I love to learn about (sport, psychology and sociology).”
- Yusra Nur received 2 grade 9s, 7 grade 8s and a grade 7.
- Sara Ali achieved 5 grade 9s, 3 grade 8s, a grade 6 and a grade 7.
- Lynna Yahiaoui attained 2 grade 9s 6 grade 8s and 2 grade 7s.
- Marcus Harii received 3 grade 9s, 3 grade 8s and 3 grade 7s.
- Ayman Ali achieved 4 grade 9s, 4 grade 8s, and a grade 7.
- Anas Fudle was awarded 3 grade 9s, 3 grade 8s and 2 grade 7s.
Headteacher, Gary Kynaston, said “I want to congratulate our Year 11 students on a very impressive set of GCSE results. The Academy bucked the national downward trend in results last year and for this ‘fair-banded’ cohort to maintain the same high level of academic achievement is fantastic. It shows they are committed to their studies and a hunger to succeed. They should be very proud of their individual achievements and their ability to leave the impact of the Covid restrictions firmly in the past.
It has been pleasing to see our long-term plan to reduce the attainment gap between girls and boys continue to bear fruit, and our SEND students surpassing expectation.
Thank you to all the staff who continually go above and beyond to ensure students have all the resources and support they need to excel.
I look forward to welcoming the Year 11 into our Sixth Form in September as they begin the next part of their academic journey.”