Pangbourne College is delighted to announce their GCSE results for 2022 with a pass rate of 93% (Grades 9-4). 46% of the Grades awarded were between 9-7.
Mr Mark Seccombe, Deputy Head Academic says: ‘Given the significant challenges that this cohort of pupils has faced over the last three years, we are delighted with these results which are largely consistent with those achieved last year. We are particularly proud of the increase in Grade nines which are nearly double the number awarded in 2019.’
Individual GCSE success stories include Eva who achieved nine Grade 9s. She says, ‘I’m kind of shocked! The biggest surprise has been achieving a Grade 9 in Maths as I struggled with the subject in Primary school but worked really hard to achieve the best I could.’ Eva will be returning to Pangbourne College in September to study Biology, Chemistry and French A Levels.
Oliver achieved eight Grade 9s, a Grade 8 and a Grade 7. He says, ‘I’m feeling pretty good about my results, especially as we haven’t had a ‘normal’ education over the last three years.’ Oliver will also be returning to the College to study Maths, Further Maths and Physics at A Level.’
Thomasin achieved top marks with eight Grade 9s, a Grade 8 and a Grade 6. She says, ‘I’m especially pleased with the grade that I achieved for Further Maths. I’m looking forward to coming back in September to study English, History and French A Levels and will be continuing to represent the College in Equestrian competitions.’
Mr Seccombe comments, `Across the UK, pupils’ education has been hugely disrupted by the lockdowns in 2020 and 2021, along with further periods of remote learning due to localised outbreaks of Covid. They have also been impacted by staff absences for the same reasons. It is striking that these pupils have not had a normal year of education since they were in Year 8.
My sincere thanks goes to our academic and pastoral staff who have supported our pupils during this challenging period, and I congratulate our pupils who have demonstrated enormous industry and resilience to achieve what they have.’
