1. 2012 Exam Results Presentation to the PSA By Patrick Cozier Headteacher

2. 2012 GCSE Exam Results & Headlines Actual Result Target Compared to 2011 5 A*-C (EM)72%73% An increase of 4% 5 A*-C86%- An increase of 10% 5 A*-G97%- An increase of 2% 1 A*-G98%-2% down Ebacc24%- An increase of 1% This is Highgate Wood’s best ever set of GCSE results!!!

3. GCSE Historical Context

4. % 5+ A* - C (inc. EM) 2006200720082009201020112012 Alexandra Park464860 62666972 Fortismere64 70 73 7975 Gladesmore38 42 464160 Greig City152130 40303744 Highgate Wood424746 51466872 Hornsey495042 51535860 J. Loughborough131939 34312935 North’land Park203238 35403942 Park View2430 31455357 St. Thomas More252136 30315476 Woodside High181728 384758 Haringey34.337.441.945.7 48.057.3 61 England Average45.846.747.6 49.8 53.558.9

5. 2012 GCSE Target Target for 2013 Aspirational Target 5 A*-C (EM)72%??

6. Post 16 Exam Results & Headlines 2006200720082009201020112012 %A-C56%61%66%71% 78% %A-E93%94%97% 98%97%98% This is Highgate Wood’s best ever set of A Level results!!!

7. However.... Early analysis shows that we could have done even better still! – some issues beyond our control, but some that we can learn from Early analysis shows that we could have done even better still! – some issues beyond our control, but some that we can learn fromsome issues beyond our control, but some that we can learn fromsome issues beyond our control, but some that we can learn from The pressure remains on this year to achieve (or hopefully exceed) our next target which is 72% The pressure remains on this year to achieve (or hopefully exceed) our next target which is 72% Never again should we return to results in the 40s and 50s (or even the 60s if we are to be outstanding) Never again should we return to results in the 40s and 50s (or even the 60s if we are to be outstanding) The work goes on.... There are still more improvements to be made... 1 st place in Haringey is up for grabs!!! The work goes on.... There are still more improvements to be made... 1 st place in Haringey is up for grabs!!! Subject Performance

8. Where we could have done even better... Of those students who achieved 5 + A*-Cs Of those students who achieved 5 + A*-Cs –15 students achieved a C in maths but not in English –10 Students achieved a C in English but not in maths –The additional 25 students would give us 82% English Grade Boundaries English Grade Boundaries –We had 16 students who missed the C by 9 marks or less; 11 of whom would have attained 5 A*-C with English and Maths. (Taking the school up to 180/236 = 76.3%) –We had 21 students who missed the B by 9 marks or less; –We had 37 students who missed either an A or A* by 9 marks or less. Back to slide 7

9. Subject Performance.... Some Highlights Some Highlights Maths 81% A*-Cs – highest ever and better than last year by 8% (and significantly better than the national figure of 58%) 81% A*-Cs – highest ever and better than last year by 8% (and significantly better than the national figure of 58%) 35% A* and A grades (compared to the national average of 17%) 35% A* and A grades (compared to the national average of 17%) 37 students achieved A* 37 students achieved A*

10. Subject Performance.... Some Highlights Some Highlights Spanish 89% A*-Cs (compared to the national figure of 74%) 89% A*-Cs (compared to the national figure of 74%)History 68% A* and A grades (compared to the national average of 30%) 68% A* and A grades (compared to the national average of 30%)Biology 83% A* and A grades (compared to the national average of 46%) 83% A* and A grades (compared to the national average of 46%)

11. Subject Performance.... Some Highlights Some Highlights Chemistry 73% A* and A grades (compared to the national figure of 48%) 73% A* and A grades (compared to the national figure of 48%)Science 27% A* and A grades (compared to the national average of 10%) 27% A* and A grades (compared to the national average of 10%)ECS 78% A* - C grades (compared to the national average of 74%) – based on 213 entries – significantly more entries than most other non-faith schools 78% A* - C grades (compared to the national average of 74%) – based on 213 entries – significantly more entries than most other non-faith schools

12. Subject Performance.... Some Highlights Some Highlights BTEC Music 100% pass rate 100% pass rate Media Studies 89% A*-C grades (compared to the national average of 67%) 89% A*-C grades (compared to the national average of 67%) English Literature 94% A*-C grades (compared to the national average of 76%) 94% A*-C grades (compared to the national average of 76%)

13. Subject Performance.... Some Highlights Some Highlights English 80% A*-C grades (compared to the national average of 66%) 80% A*-C grades (compared to the national average of 66%)Textiles 78% A* and A grades (compared to the national average of 19%) 78% A* and A grades (compared to the national average of 19%)Drama 88% A*-C grades (compared to the national average of 73%) – particularly given the problems with the exam board last summer that affected the results 88% A*-C grades (compared to the national average of 73%) – particularly given the problems with the exam board last summer that affected the results

14. Subject Performance.... A*- C (Historical) Students A*- CA*-A Course 2010 2011A*-C ResultNationalA*- A ResultNational English57.982.523679.665.52017 English Lit57.59717394.278.735.825.2 Maths58.474.623680.558.834.516.5 Science (core)52.763.811485.163.126.311.8 Science (Additional)52.770.911582.866.327.614.2 Science BTEC 1na 54100na24.1 Science BTEC 2na79.25498.1na22.6 Biology10092.55910093.283.148.5 Chemistry98.292.75910093.172.949.9 Physics98.292.55910093.757.648.6 Art75.474.511375.276.111.524.4 Dance14.31003 60.0*019.9* Drama6642.45787.774.321.123.2 Music95.1803984.676.635.932.7 Music BTEC 2100 15100na40 Music BTEC 490.910015100na40 Media Studies 169.871.43886.864.5*28.916.3* Media Studies 2na66.73688.964.5*19.416.3* PE59.256.6527570.826.920.1 Business BTEC 2100 14100na100 Business BTEC 410063.61414.3na14.3 Business and Economics62.5 4273.879.514.327.3 ICT69.81004210077*9.529.9* Haelth & Social18.8501110051*18.21.6* Sociology38.172.54977.861.1*38.816.6* Food17.741.71181.862.2*27.319* Product Design1553.3162562.2*6.319* Textiles84.6812781.562.2*77.819* French80.484.23372.772.130.326.4 German88.964.3683.375.766.725.1 Spanish81.887.24689.132.834.874.2 Turkish90.9na1694na62.5na ECS68.264.721377.573.238.531.8 Geography51.773.24780.97031.928.8 History7076.411595.770.267.830.8

15. Overall.... Again, we have much reason to be pleased and much to celebrate! Again, we have much reason to be pleased and much to celebrate! Following the significant jump from last year to maintain and improve was important, i.e. No blip – we should enjoy this and feel proud! Following the significant jump from last year to maintain and improve was important, i.e. No blip – we should enjoy this and feel proud! It also gives us and our students even greater reason to talk about HWS with renewed pride It also gives us and our students even greater reason to talk about HWS with renewed pride We have made a positive difference to our students, maintained the highest of expectations of them, and inspired their self belief!!! We have made a positive difference to our students, maintained the highest of expectations of them, and inspired their self belief!!!

16. A New Mission Statement... ‘ Making a positive difference to students’ achievements and experiences, maintaining the highest expectations and inspiring self belief’