 Examination Results 2012
We are celebrating another set of excellent exam results at both A-level (1 in 4 grades was an A*) and GCSE (1 in 3 grades was an A*). Once again our students have achieved, by some distance, the best results in Herefordshire and beyond. Perhaps this is no surprise given the small class sizes, the expert tuition given by experienced and well qualified teachers who give generously of their time, the co-operative relationships between students and staff, and the joy and relish with which our young people approach their studies.
A-Level
Sixth form students at Hereford Cathedral School have achieved excellent A-Level results. As was the case last year, a quarter of all grades achieved were at the top 'A*' grade, but this year over three-quarters (79.3%) of all grades achieved were at least a ‘B’ grade and 56.4% of all grades achieved were either ‘A*’ or ‘A’.
Not one student failed an exam, as the school celebrated an impressive 100% pass rate.
The Cathedral School’s strong tradition in Art and Art Textiles was also maintained, with every single 'Art' student achieving an 'A*', placing both departments amongst the very best in the UK. The school’s nationally recognised Music Department also recorded 100% ‘A*’ to ‘B’ grades. In total, eight of the school’s 24 subjects studied at A-Level witnessed 100% ‘A*’ to ‘B’ pass rates, with the traditionally ‘difficult’ subjects of Mathematics, English, Biology, History, Geography, French and Philosophy & Ethics performing extremely well.
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% A*
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% A* to A
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% A* to B grades
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% A* to E grades
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2012
2011
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25.0
25.7
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56.4
59.5
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79.3
79.0
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100
100
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2010
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12.1
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48.4
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74.1
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98.4
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2009
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n/a
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57.8
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78.1
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99.5
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2008
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n/a
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42.5
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71.5
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99.0
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2007
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n/a
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40.0
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62.8
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98.1
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2006
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n/a
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47.4
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69.8
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100
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For a subject-by-subject breakdown of our A-level results in recent years, please follow this link:
A-Level Results 2012 A-Level Results 2011
GCSE
Pupils at Hereford Cathedral School have achieved record numbers of ‘A*’ grades at GCSE, as more than one in three of all grades (38.6%) attained were at the top ‘A*’ level. As was the case last year, over three-quarters (83.6%) of all grades were at least a ‘B’ grade, with over half (62.8%) of all grades at ‘A*’ or ‘A’.
The School’s ability to excel in traditionally ‘difficult’ subjects was highlighted by all 18 ‘Additional Maths’ candidates achieving either an ‘A*’ or ‘A’. Meanwhile the School’s Chemistry Department enjoyed a record year, with 98% of all grades achieved being either an ‘A*’ or ‘A’ grade. In total, ten of the school’s 21 subjects studied at GCSE witnessed 100% ‘A*’ to ‘C’ pass rates; six of these achieving 100% four years running (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language, Music and PE).
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% A*
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% A* - A grades
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% A* - C grades
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2012
2011
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38.6
35.8
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62.8
66.2
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94.9
96.7
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2010
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29.0
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57.0
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96.1
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2009
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29.6
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65.1
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97.2
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2008
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26.0
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57.2
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95.7
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2007
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24.4
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58.6
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96.0
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2006
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16.1
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49.7
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97.2
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For a subject-by-subject breakdown of our GCSE results in recent years, please follow this link:
GCSE Results 2012 GCSE Results 2011
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