Last week saw the release of the National Performance Data for 2017 results and it is safe to say we are absolutely delighted with our Post 16 performance.

For the third time in the last five years Sixth Form at King Edward’s is ranked first in Northumberland for progress at A Level. Out Value Added score of +0.21 means that students at our Sixth Form make more progress (attain higher grades) than would be expected based on their GCSE results. This demonstrates our commitment, vision and ethos of ‘Inclusive Sixth Form, Exclusive Experience’.

The amazing progress made by our students is down to their ambition and hard work as well as the support and guidance they receive from our Sixth Form team, as well as the challenge imposed on them by our expert Post 16 teaching staff. What is more, the data is drawn from all exam entries, so that means each and every student needs to perform in every exam paper they sit. In terms of entries, Sixth Form at King Edward’s had double the amount of entries than the school ranked second for Value Added.

Attainment at A Level was also strong with almost a fifth of students attaining AAB in two or more facilitating subjects. From the 2017 cohort of A Level students 25% of them attained A* or A grades, with just over 50% attaining A*, A and B grades. When considering the GCSE profile of our students, where entry into our Sixth Form requires the attainment of five C grades (grade 4 in 2018), this is particularly impressive and we want to congratulate all of our students.

Our Value Added score of +0.21 puts Sixth Form at King Edward’s twelfth in the North East region, but our Sixth Form has the highest number of students. To put that into context 256 more than the school ranked first in the region.

Every student, every subject and every grade counts. We are passionate and relentless in our drive and commitment to ensure Post 16 success at our Sixth Form. Our application window for September 2018 is open until 5 February, apply via our website and give yourself the best chance of Post 16 success in Northumberland (applications after 5 February can be made direct via our Sixth Form Office).