Results 2023/2024
Hollyfield’s GCSE and BTEC Results 2024
The Hollyfield School is proud to report the wonderful achievements of our students in their GCSEs and BTECs. In addition to the great success of the year group as a whole, there were some outstanding results for individual students. Adam Zighem achieved an incredible seven grade 9s, two 8s, one 7 and a grade 6. He said that he felt excited and relieved when he saw his results and he advised next year’s Year 11 to be consistent with their learning and revision throughout the year. Brian Hartley was awarded a remarkable seven grade 9s, three 8s and a 7. He is planning to study Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Computing at Hollyfield next year and says that he achieved the best results in the subjects he enjoyed the most. Hei Lam Fung, Arthur Abrams and Naseem Abasov each achieved five grade 9s amongst their suite of wonderful results. Zachary Summers took home five grade 9s, six 8s and two grade 7s. He said he was delighted with his results and felt happy and relieved. Oliver A’Court achieved four grade 9s, as well as three 8s, two 7s and a grade 5, while Ian Fairhurst was awarded four grade 9s, three 8s, two 7s and two 6s, and said that he was especially happy with his results in Geography and Physics.
72.41% of our students achieved five GCSEs at grade 4 or better, including English and Maths, while 55.17% achieved five GCSEs at grade 5 or better, including English and Maths. Our BTEC students’ hard work paid off, as 50% were awarded Merit grades or higher. 57% of Music Technology and 87% of Media Studies results were Merits or Distinctions, which is really impressive. In Further Maths, Textiles, PE and Drama, over 90% of students achieved grades 4-9 (which would have been A*-C in the old system). The number of students achieving grades 7 and above at GCSE was impressive, particularly in subjects like History, PE, Philosophy, Music, Maths, Further Maths and Statistics, where over a third of students achieved them. In Maths, Philosophy, and Physics, over 20% of students achieved a grade 8 or better - and this figure was closer to 30% in Biology, Chemistry and Computer Science. In PE, Art, Drama, Music, Computer Science, Philosophy, Maths and the Separate Sciences, over 65% of students achieved a grade 5 or better.
Mr Esmond, Head of Year 11 shared the following message: I am really proud of the hard work put into the last two years from all our year 11s. There are some wonderful results for many who have opened doors to their post 16 pathways. I wish the best of luck to all students moving away from Hollyfield and look forward to seeing those who are staying in September.
Mr Buckman, Assistant Headteacher KS4 said: I’m delighted to pass on my many congratulations to all of Year 11 for the excellent results they have received this year. It is testament to the hard work and dedication they have put into their studies and the high aspirations they set for themselves. I wish all those who go onto pastures new the very best for the future and for those who are joining our Sixth Form, I look forward to welcoming you back.
Headteacher, Amy Jackson, said: Well done and congratulations to all of our students who are receiving their GCSE and BTEC results today. We’re very proud of you all. As always, thanks to our parental community for all of their support along the way.
Hollyfield’s GCE (A Level) and L3 BTEC Results 2024
Hollyfield Sixth Form has had another tremendous A Level Results Day, with 75% of students achieving A*- C grades at A Level and 45% of students achieving A*-B. There was success in a great breadth of subjects. In A- Level Music, 67% of grades were A-A*. In A Level Maths, 78% of students achieved A*-B grades. In BTEC subjects, 46% students achieved Distinction to Distinction* and 81% achieved Distinction* to Merit. In BTEC Media, 82% students achieved Distinction* or Distinctions which is superb.
There was Oxbridge success again as Willow Walker-Todd and Noah Hall won places at Oxford University. Noah secured AAA, including an A in Music, and will now read Music at Oxford University, highlighting the success of the performing arts at Hollyfield. Willow will read History at University College, Oxford. She said that she feels absolutely incredible and that ‘Happy is an understatement’. Willow wants to encourage other Hollyfield students to apply to Oxford, as she is certain she earned her place through ‘hard work and a bit of personality.’ Five students have secured places at Oxford University in the past three years from Hollyfield Sixth Form.
There was continued successes in the Sciences, where Joe Bannister secured A*A B and will now study Veterinary Science at the University of Surrey. David You achieved A*AAA in Further Maths, Maths Chemistry and Physics and will study Natural Sciences. Jack Zhou will study Mechanical Engineering at the University of Southampton after achieving A*AA in Maths, Physics and Chemistry. He said that he feels ‘weightless’ today and is thrilled at the prospect of going to university. Lana Kaedby who studied an interesting combination of subjects got an A* in Biology, an A in Chemistry and A in Fine Art. She will now read Biotechnology at The University of Manchester. She said that she feels incredible today and is ‘so, so pleased’ that her hard work paid off. She wanted to thank her teachers: Ms Jackson, Ms Al-Obaidi, Ms Cunningham, Ms Cotton and Ms Hodson.
Sam Horner attained A*A* A* in Computer Science, Further Maths and Maths and will study Computer Science at The University of Bath. He said ‘I worked hard and it went well, so I’m happy.’ Danny Paget will study Economics at Kings College, London after securing A*AAC. James Frost did superbly in History, English and Government and Politics securing A*, A, A.
There were some outstanding BTEC results, including Yune Heo who achieved Distinction* in BTEC Enterprise and BTEC Media and a B in Photography. He will now study Business, Accounting and Finance at the University of York. Teddy Brewer has earned a place on a prestigious Degree Apprenticeship, where he will work on Project Management after achieving grades BBC in Business, Philosophy and Economics.
Mr Warren, Head of Sixth Form, said, ‘Today has been a really positive day for our students, with so many of them getting into their first choice university. We are really proud of their achievements.’
Ms Jackson, Headteacher, said: ‘On behalf of all the staff at Hollyfield, I would like to offer my congratulations to all of our students. They have done unbelievably well, secured a plethora of wonderful opportunities and are well placed to go on and enjoy their next steps. We are under no illusions about the amount of hard work needed to secure these results. I will take a moment to offer my congratulations also to the students’ parents who have supported them throughout their time with us. Well done everyone, we can’t wait to hear about your future successes.’