Stunning Summer Examination Results
RGS Worcester pupils, their families, friends and staff celebrated a superb set of Public Examination results in August.
Sixth Form Examination Results
We were delighted to see our Upper Sixth cohort achieving their offers for Universities, Apprenticeships and other courses, after stunning results in their A Levels, BTECs and EPQs.
John Pitt, Headmaster, commented, “We have real reason to celebrate at RGS Worcester. Our students have achieved a truly superb set of results. Building on strong results last year, the results have leapt again, and our pupils have achieved their University places and their Apprenticeship courses. These are our best ever A Level and BTEC results by pupils who sat exams and we are absolutely delighted. Many congratulations to the pupils who have worked so hard and to our teachers and support staff for their dedication and commitment. Thank you also to the parents for supporting RGS. Well done, everyone!”
Students achieved the School’s best ever A Level and BTEC results by pupils who sat exams with over 90% of A Levels at Grades A* to B. Two thirds of grades were at A*- A for A Levels with over 95% of students achieving a place at their first-choice University or Apprenticeship course.
Head of Sixth Form, Mr Mark Evetts said: “Congratulations to our Upper Sixth on their exceptional results. These achievements are a testament to their hard work, the excellent teaching they have received, and the dedicated pastoral support in the Sixth Form at RGS. We pride ourselves on nurturing each student as an individual, ensuring they have the best opportunities to succeed and be future-ready. I am incredibly proud of all they have accomplished academically and beyond the classroom. I am confident that they are ready to continue shaping a remarkable future for themselves.”
Pupil Stories
RGS Worcester’s School Captains celebrated outstanding achievements in their A Levels. School Captain and Netball Captain, Izzy Thompson achieved a place at Birmingham University to study Psychology after achieving A*A*A*. Talented all-round sportsman and musician Callum Butler, who played for the 1st team in Cricket and Rugby, achieved A*AA. Callum Lockett who was one of the top ranked speakers at the Cambridge Schools Debating and a superb actor, secured a Law Degree Apprenticeship with leading law firm Weightmans based in Birmingham. School Captain and Chamber Choir member Catherine Broadbent achieved A*AA and is set to study Theology at Oxford University. Her success is particularly impressive as she achieved this while also starring as the lead in the School’s performance of ‘Miss Saigon’ alongside her other Drama and Music commitments.
Worcester Cathedral chorister Martha Burdon will read Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Cambridge University. Earlier this year Martha sang at the Maundy Service in front of the Queen. Arianne Eddy achieved a place to study Classics at Oxford University. She won the Oxford University St. John’s College Classics & Ancient History Essay Competition.
Hockey Captain and 1st VII Netballer Teyah Farmer achieved three A*s in her A Levels enabling her to continue to pursue her passion for Textiles whilst studying Fashion Design and Technology at Loughborough. England Roses Under 18 Rugby player Ala Lutui will be heading to Loughborough University to study Sports and Exercise Psychology whilst also playing Rugby with Loughborough Lightning. Ala received 2 As and 1 B in her A Levels.
Congratulations to these and all the other students at RGS who have done so well. They have very bright futures ahead.
Congratulations to our Ukrainian pupils
Two Ukrainian pupils achieved their A Level Grades to study Computer Science at University. Three Ukrainian pupils sat their GCSEs after two years at the School, each achieving at the top Grade 9.
The RGS community is delighted to have supported these pupils in their time of need, provided stability for their studies and the chance to achieve success, even while studying away from home and in a different language. Many congratulations to them.
GCSE Examination Results
Pupils, their families and staff celebrated a wonderful GCSE Results Day. With dedication, determination, and a commitment to excellence, the pupils of RGS Worcester have achieved superb success in their GCSE results this year.
40% of all GCSEs were awarded at the top Grades 9 or 8, well over 80% of all Grades were 9 – 6. Three pupils achieved all 10 subjects at Grade 9 and one pupil achieved Grade 9s in 11 subjects. Fifteen pupils achieved all 9 or 8 Grades and sixty pupils achieved Grades 9-7 in at least 8 subjects. Most impressively, over 98% of all Grades were 9-4.
John Pitt, Headmaster, commented, “I am so pleased for our Year Eleven pupils that they have performed so well and set themselves up for the Sixth Form. We were delighted with our GCSE results last year, but this Year group has set the bar even higher and are also our largest ever Year Eleven cohort. Many congratulations to them and to their parents. Well done to our teachers who have guided them so successfully with their expertise and passion for their subjects.”
Pupil Stories
There are some lovely individual student stories of their achievements. Amongst those celebrating were Hannah Agoston, Isabelle Fawcett, Ellen Mae McGettigan, Fynn Butler, Amelia Godfrey, Jacob Harley, Orla Hession-Wilson, Isabelle Jones, Harry Moore, Keira Mountford, Alexandra Napier, Arran Niccol, Aryan Peddareddy, Sasha Penlington and Leyla Rashid who achieved all top 9 and 8 Grades.
Hannah, Isabelle, Alexandra, Orla and Ellen Mae achieved a straight set of Grade 9s in their chosen GCSE subjects.
Our Debating duo achieved remarkable success at GCSEs: Hannah Agoston and Orla Hession-Wilson achieved 21 GCSEs at Grade 9 between them.
Twins Eden and Ellis Williamson, achieved 20 GCSEs between them with four at the top grade 9. An exceptional Netball player, Eden plays for the Severn Stars pathway. Ellis is a keen Cricketer who plays for the RGS 1st XI.
Twins Harry and Izzy Green also earned 20 GCSEs, with an impressive twelve at Grades 9 and 8. Meanwhile, twins Leyla and Yasmina Rashid excelled by securing 20 GCSEs between them, including fourteen at Grade 9 and five at Grade 8.
West Midlands Academy Rugby player Noah Whitbread achieved ten GCSEs with eight at the top Grades 8 and 9. Talented Girls’ Hockey and Cricket player, Fynn Butler celebrated after achieving all Grades 9 and 8.
We were delighted to celebrate the excellent achievements of Sasha Penlington, who has excelled both on screen, in concerts and in the classroom. Sasha, a Drama and Music Scholar who appeared on Netflix, achieved an impressive nine GCSEs at Grade 9 and one GCSE at Grade 8. Her success is a testament to her talent, dedication, and ability to balance her academic and artistic pursuits.
Inspiring pupil Libby Parker achieved four GCSEs at Grade 9, while facing the challenges of Long Covid which limited the time she could spend in school each day and through each week. Libby raised over £8,000 with her ‘Big Push’ fundraising for children affected by Long Covid. She is looking forward to her A Level studies, supported by RGS. Libby is looking forward to the ‘Big Push 3’ later this year.
Very well done to all of the pupils and they have made an excellent start to the Sixth Form at RGS this week.