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2006 Academic Results at Moorland School

EXCELLENT 2006 GCSE RESULTS 93% 5 A* - C pass rate

Some highlights:-

  • Achieved 93% 5 A* - C pass rate with a non-selective entry. (just one grade C off getting 100% for the second year).
  • 64% of pupils achieved at least one A or A* grade. (62% last year)
  • On average, pupils passed 9.0 exams each at A* - C. (8.8 last year)
  • On average, pupils passed 5.5 exams each at grade B and above (5.1 last year)
  • 90% pass rate (A* - C) for English literature, 80% of the pupils achieving at least a B grade. (50% achieved at least a B last year)
  • 86% pass rate (A* - C) for English language, with 71% the pupils achieving at least a B grade. (50% achieved at least a B last year)
  • 100% pass rate (A* - C) for science, with 71% of pupils achieving at least a B grade. (70% achieved at least a B last year)
  • 93% pass rate (A* - C) for maths, with 57% of pupils achieving at least a B grade. (50% achieved at least a B last year).
  • 86% of pupils passed all three core subjects; English, maths and science). (79% achieved all three last year).

The 93% figure (with a non-selective entry) compares to 93% in 2005 and 67% in 2004. Please note that the 93% figure compares to a national figure of 63%. Please also note that our extremely high 93% figure was not boosted by multiple vocational qualifications which many state schools are using to artificially enhance their results thus lessening the importance of the core subjects.....

School 5 A*-C pass rate % of pupils who passed
Eng, Maths & Science
Moorland School 93% (2006 86% (2006)
Oakhill College 61%(2006) 55% (2005)
Bowland High 72%(2006) 35% (2005)
Ribblesdale 62%(2006) 44%(2005)
(estimated from the Lancashire Evening Telegraph)

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Well done to:-

  • Daniel who achieved 4 A*, 6 A and 1 C grades.
  • Hannah who achieved 3 A*, 6 A and 1 B grade.

Top 10 position in 2005 DFES Lancashire GCSE points table

2007 Results???

2006/2007 will be an exciting year with some excellent new staff joining the senior school. Our year 11, who return in September, have all worked really hard throughout the last year. 2007 and 2008 will see the numbers entered for GCSE rising to well over 30; the target is 100% (5 A*-C).

Academic work at Moorland has always been performed at a high standard, our children are never allowed to stand still. They are encouraged to work to the full extent of their abilities and our teachers are all caring professionals. Moorland is a growing and progressive school which celebrates the individual. Talents are recognised and developed to the full.

Mr Paul Smith
Principal

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