Success on GCSE Results Day at Chester International School

(Posted on 26/08/22)

It is another exciting GCSE results day for learners, their families and staff at Chester International School as they receive and celebrate their achievements today.  As for all students across the world, programs of study have been widely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  GCSE courses were interrupted with national lockdowns in key years leading up to final examinations.  During this time learners at the international school continued to build resilience, knowledge and skills setting them up for life.  Due to the broad and balanced curriculum on offer 74% of the cohort entered the English Baccalaureate, this is significantly higher than the national average.

(Pictured right to left: Isabella ad Alexandra Hughes as they opened their results).

Vice Principal: ‘We are extremely proud of the outcomes produced in such challenging circumstances.  Teachers and leaders have been working solidly to provide support and catch up plans and it has paid off’.

Results this year at the school have shown a significant increase across all key progress indicators including in 9-5 and 9-4 English and Math in comparison to 2019 which is the last time learners sat physical examinations.  This along with the recent ‘Good’ Ofsted results shows the positive direction of travel the school is moving in.

The headteacher Katrina Brown said: ‘In addition to the fantastic GCSE achievements awarded today learners in year 11 carry with them a toolkit of essential skills and character traits developed during work undertaken in their Middle Years Programme.  We are looking forward to welcoming the majority of our learners back onto our sixth form programmes to continue with their IB education.  We want to take this opportunity to congratulate all of our learners on their results and wish them all the success for the future.

(Picture above: Jemma Cromie and mum)

Jemma Cromie pictured above came to CIS from South Africa.  Jemma is really happy with her scores securing a series of grade 7’s, 8’s and 9’s across her subjects.   Jemma said  ‘As an international student, CIS has made me feel welcomed and provided me with a multitude of friendships and knowledge that I will carry with me for a life time’.

Alex Hoekstra picture below was home educated until he came along to CIS in year 10.  Alex has scored a series of grade 8’s across his subjects.  Alex will be staying on at CIS for the sixth form to undertake the full Diploma Programme which will prepare him for his dream career in Computer Science.

(Pictured left to right: Alex Hoekstra, Chloe Gill, Fallon Doolen Rowe and Robyn Fielding)

Imogen Charlton and Beatrice Webber pictured below, excelled in their subjects scoring a series of grade 7’s.  Beatrice is excited to be studying her favorite subjects at sixth form.

Imogen said: ‘I have loved my time at CIS and I so glad my hard work payed off.  Thank you to all the teachers’.

(Pictures left to right, Jake Fisher, Libby Mundy, Beatrice Webber and Imogen Charlton)

Much adored student Jake Fisher (pictured above left) has found his home with CIS.  Jake, his family and teachers are really proud of his scores.  Jake dreams of working as a creative director for Disney so will be embarking on the Career Programme to study Digital Media and Art.  Jake has worked incredibly hard for his achievements and will be celebrating his success in Disneyland this weekend.

Star student Robyn (pictured above right) scored a string of 7’s in Biology, Math, Geography and English.  Robyn has a serious passion for Science and wants to go on to study Marine Biology at university.  Robyn said: As a previously home educated student, I am very thankful to CIS for guiding me through my exams and giving me friends for many years to come.  Due to the support and amazing atmosphere here I achieved what I wanted in my GCSE and will be coming back to CIS for the IB Diploma.’ 

Chair of Governors Stephen Miller is thrilled with the results and said: “another superb set of results especially set against the background of disrupted learning that this year’s cohort have had to deal with. Today is a day for celebration and reflection on outstanding effort from learners and staff alike, supported by the entire CIS community. Well done to everyone!”

Chester International School learners will begin their year 12 programmes on Friday 2^nd September.