» Seaford College, Ditcham Park, Hurstpierpoint, Portsmouth High, or St Edmunds ... and recent GCSE results they seem to do well by a mixed bunch of abilities - they have a focus on "personal bests" rather than just top results. We have twins age 10 (boy & girl) + a 13 yr old daughter, so planning on 13+ and 16+ entry. To use this feature subscribe to Mumsnet Premium - get first access to My DS is at Seaford.

The superb results this year demonstrate the undoubted strengthening academic core at the school.”The phone/tablet app for parents, students and alumni.

Notable GCSE successes include: Tabitha Hill (from Arundel) achieved seven 9s and two 8s; Sam French (from Fittleworth) achieved five 9s, three 8s and two 6s; Thomas Jillians (from Fittleworth) achieved six 9s, two 8s and two 7s; Nia Burkinshaw (from Fittleworth) gained four 9s, an 8, three 7s, a 6 and a 5; Rufus Mackenzie (from Sidlesham) achieved three 9s, four 8s and two 7s; Harry Thompson (from Guildford) gained four 9s, an 8, two 7s and two 6s; Flora Mackenzie (from Sidlesham) achieved three 9s, five 8s and two 7s; Hannah Bramsden (from Cranleigh) gained four 9s, two 8s, two 7s, and a 5; Erin Harte (from Duncton) achieved two 9s, three 8s, two 7s and two 6s; James Blackwell (from Liphook) gained two 9s, an 8, two 7s, four 6s and a 5; Frederick Mayhead (from Chichester) achieved two 9s, four 7s and four 6s; Jack Mortimer (from Horsham) gained two 9s, two 8s and five 7s; Gemma Harriott (from Lyminster) gained a 9, three 8s, two 7s, a 6 and a 5It is the performance across the whole year group that has helped us to improve our GCSE results yet again this year, with those who might have typically struggled in the classroom, or in the examination hall, able to fulfil their potential.

Re girls - think it's been a bigger focus in recent years. Students commented that, ‘you couldn’t have done any more to prepare us for our exams, you’ve given us everything, it’s now down to us,’ and this filled me with great confidence for both results’ days. I would 100% recommend Seaford College, it has been a great school experience for my DS. Through our careful and regular tracking of each student’s academic progress, and by developing an understanding of every student’s needs, we strive to go that extra mile and to add real value for each and every one of our students.”John Green added: “My vision, when I took on the role as Headmaster, was to increase the academic ambition of Seaford and these results are testament to the personal ambition our students have. GCSE-LEVEL PERFORMANCE. They seem to have as many fixtures as the boys and good coaches. The kids seem happy too.

And the grounds are amazing. Day and boarding options, Prep, Senior and Sixth Form. My academic strategy and culture of ambition is firmly embedded at all levels. I am so proud of what we have achieved through teamwork with students, staff and parents. Academically non-selective, with strong pastoral care and dedicated learning support. RESULTS. At Seaford, all students take Mathematics, English, and Science. If we lived nearer I would look at it.To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.How you’ve been reuniting with your family with McCarthy & Stone 92 … At this stage, this could be an academic pathway of purely A Levels, a vocational pathway with BTECs/CTECs or a combination of the two.
Seaford College is once again celebrating as students achieve their best ever GCSE results. We have achieved our best ever GCSE grade 9-4 results (A**-C) whilst maintaining the impressive grade 9-7 (A**-A) percentage from last year. Fantastic coach network so easily accessible to many surrounding areas. We want our students to get their personal bests whichever pathway they have followed, and we also saw our best ever results for our Sixth Form students last week on results’ day. Would love to know your thoughts I would 100% recommend Seaford College, it has been a great school experience for my DS. It has changed its ethos in the last few years, from being a caring, pastoral non-selective school to being more academic, and some children have been pushed out as a result. I believe that ambition pays off! His focus on Academic Seaford, his restructuring of the school and the increased focus on ambition for all pupils has led to these superb results. Great CCF programme too. Well done to each and every student in Year 11 for achieving their amazing GCSE grades and to every member of staff who has worked tirelessly to support them on this journey. John Green took up his role as Headmaster six years ago and is seeing his successful strategy for the school pay dividends. How well this school did compared with others in the area at:Bar charts show performance relative to the worst/best92 eligible, none of whom had special educational needsPupils getting at least two good GCSEs in sciences: 68%Bar charts show performance relative to the worst/bestThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites

These results provide evidence that the College's academic strategy, and our focus on improving teaching and learning, is having a sustainable impact." Proud doesn’t come close to what I am feeling today.”John Green added, “We take care and time to consider and support each and every pupil as an individual, which is at the heart of Seaford’s ethos both inside and outside of the classroom. The proportion of students securing a pass in both English and Maths increased by over ten percent as the school recorded its best ever outcomes since the 1 – 9 grades …

I have 10 year old twins also! Seaford College is once again celebrating as students achieve their best ever results, this week for GCSE.
John Green took up his role as Headmaster six years ago and is seeing his successful strategy for the school pay dividends. Hard for me to judge how good teams are. John Doy, Head of English said: “In English and English Literature we have had amazing results. John Green took up his role as Headmaster six years ago and is seeing his successful strategy for the school pay dividends.