Examinations Outcomes

We are celebrating another year of exceptional results at Icknield - our best ever!

This year saw the introduction of the more rigorous and challenging reformed GCSEs, in almost all subjects, and we are delighted to report that outcomes across the board are very impressive.

Virtually all subject improved and we are particularly pleased with our top end grades where it is clear that high achievement at Icknield was common.

Of particular note:

• 15% rise in students gaining a Grade 5+ (strong pass) in English and Mathematics
• 31% of students achieved a Grade 7 or above in English
• 63% of students achieved two 4+ grades in Combined Sciences - 13% rise on the previous equivalent course and 8% above national averages
• 23% of students achieved two 7+ grades in all sciences - 11% rise on the previous equivalent courses
• 88% of students gained grades 7+ in Triple Science – more than double the national average
• 36% of students who studied a modern foreign language achieved a grade 7 or higher
• 23% of all grades achieved were at 7+
• 12% of all grades achieved were at 8+
• 111 grade 9s were achieved
• 40 students achieved at least 1 grade 9