SNS celebrates impressive GCSE results

Stoke Newington School's (SNS) GCSE results have improved for the second year running, with the percentage of students getting strong passes in English and Maths (grade 5) increasing to 56% and the equivalent percentage for grade 4 at 76%.

On average 81% of SNS students achieved grades 4 to 9 in the core subjects of English, Mathematics and Separate Sciences. There were a pleasing 104 level 9 grades across the full range of subjects with 5 students gaining a grade 9 in both English and Mathematics.

The school’s creative subjects continue to excel with very strong results in Art, Photography, Media, Resistant Materials and Textiles. 38% of our students achieved the English Baccalaureate an increase of 9% on last year with 30% at strong pass (Grade 5 and above across all the English Baccalaureate subjects). Science, History, Languages and Citizenship show progress significantly above the national rate.

Headteacher Zehra Jaffer said: “This is a fantastic achievement for our Year 11 – very well done on such a great performance. We are proud of each one of our students. Thank you to all the staff, students and their families for the hard work, determination and commitment in making this possible. It is excellent to see so many young people secure such a high-quality foundation for the next chapter in their educational career. Our teachers and support staff are dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to encourage all our students to give their very best. ”

Crispin Truman, Chair of Governors, said that “Well done to all the students at our inclusive, community school are doing so well. We continue to achieve results which improve year on year and are well above national averages. We are particularly proud of the value added for every group of students: almost all our pupils make strong progress.”

The following students all have eight or more GCSEs at level 7,8,9, A or A*: