Results and Performance

GCSE Results 2024

Number of pupils in cohort = 209

We are all very proud of the hard work and dedication of our staff and Year 11’s which paid off in some excellent results despite a very challenging year in school.  Staff and students have worked tirelessly to support each other, plug gaps in knowledge, and repair the foundations that were missing as a legacy of the pandemic.

We are delighted that our students with strong attendance (above 90%) did exceptionally well, achieving an average Attainment 8 score of 5.4, and underlining why attendance is such an important area that schools, students and their families are working to maximise in the post-pandemic era.

We have seen significant improvements in English, continued strong performance in Maths, and our triple scientists achieved an exceptionally high pass rate which we are delighted with.  Other noteworthy subjects achieving strong outcomes included Religious Studies and the vocational subjects, with DT showing a substantial improvement this year.

Students of note included Arash K who achieved eight Grade 9’s and two Grade 8’s. Also, Alisha A, Jessica D Oliver M and Julia P who all achieved a Grade of 7+ in every subject.

Special praise should also go to Alicja S who managed to achieve passes in every subject including a Grade 9, despite missing most of Year 10.

Comment from the Principal, Mr M Higgon:

On behalf of everyone at Westbourne Academy I would like to congratulate our students for achieving such fantastic GCSE results, in what has been a far from easy time at high school for them, impacted significantly by the pandemic during Years 7 and 8.   Their achievements are a testament to the effort they have put in over the past five years.

I would like to thank all of the staff at Westbourne Academy for their hard work in supporting them on this journey, as well as their parents and carers.

We wish them well as they start on the next stage of their lives, and hope that they keep in touch to let us know about their future successes.

Comment from Directory of Secondary Education, Mr G Trott:

Well done to all at Westbourne Academy for these pleasing set of results, which reflect the hard work and dedication of students, families and academy staff. We are delighted that students now have a strong foundation as they enter the world of further education, employment and training. After the rating of good in the recent Ofsted in June, the academy is on a secure journey of improvement.

GCSE Results Summary

*these results are not comparable as results were generated from Centre Assessed and Teacher Assessed grades

Our GCSE results reflect the inclusivity of Westbourne in several ways.

An inclusive academy is one that creates an environment where all pupils, regardless of their background, abilities, or needs, are given the opportunity and support to achieve their full potential.  It is part of our vision where… we are “an inclusive academy. We support all students, regardless of starting point, to achieve their potential.”

Our results, fluctuate due to a diverse yearly cohort and whilst our latest results above once again show, along with the graphic, that those who attend at least 95% continue to excel, for other pupils’ success may look different:

• Some pupils might need extra support with disabilities or additional needs and are provided with the necessary accommodations to take their exams on a level playing field with their peers to perform better than they might have without it.
• Other pupils might have challenging backgrounds and therefore need targeted support and creating an inclusive and caring academy environment, these pupils can have a good chance to succeed in their education and moving onto the next post 16 stage.

In summary, GCSE results can be a reflection of the inclusivity of an academy when they show that all pupils, regardless of their background or abilities, have the opportunity and support to achieve their full potential. It’s not just about overall results but also about ensuring that no student is left behind and that disparities are reduced or eliminated.

It is only human nature to make direct comparisons with other schools and it is important to note that were we to remove from the statistics the pupils described above our outcome data would be highly competitive with other schools.

Destination Data 6 Year Trend

Performance Measures

You can view the government’s Performance Measures for our academy on their website here.