Birkdale School has recorded its best GCSE results in a decade with a quarter of results at the highest possible grade 9 and a third of students achieving 8 or more of the very top grades, 8 or 9.

Among the other highlights from this year’s results:

• 47% of all grades awarded in all subjects to all pupils were at the top grades, 8 or 9
• Two pupils, Joseph and Dylan, achieved grade 9s across the board in all 10 subjects they studied
• Four subjects achieved over 80% of grades at the top 7, 8 and 9 – Art, Computing, Design & Technology (Electronics) and Religious Studies
• While a further five achieved over 70% of grades at the top 7, 8 and 9 – Biology, Chemistry, Latin, Mathematics and Physics

Ben Bowles, Birkdale Head, said:

“Most of the pupils receiving their GCSE results today started Senior School in the midst of the Covid pandemic in 2000 so their individual achievements and collective success shows resilience and determination, along with the exceptional support provided by their parents, teachers and staff.

“At Birkdale, the majority of children take 10 subjects from our offer of 22. This, alongside our exceptional offer of sport, music, drama and more, creates young people who are both able to fully explore their passions and interests academically but develop as rounded individuals too.

“We look forward to seeing many of those celebrating at our Sixth Form in September and have places available for others who want to start a new chapter in their education. With 28 A level subjects on offer, Birkdale is a place for everyone to grow and flourish together.”