Average A-Level point score increases in Redbridge

In total 2,590 received results on Thursday (August 13) and the average point score per student rose from 757.9 last year to 765.

In all 76 per cent of students received A* to C grades and 98 per cent passed the A-Levels with A* to E grades.

Wanstead and Woodford secondary schools were a scene of celebration and relief after a nerve-racking summer waiting for confirmation of those all-important results or university places.

The four Woodford Green-based schools saw strong performances.

Woodbridge High School, in St Barnabas Road, secured its best ever average score, 99 per cent of students passed their subjects and 50 per cent achieved a grade from A* to B.

A total of 49 per cent of students at Woodford County High School, in High Road, achieved an A* or A grade and 91 per cent secured an A* to C grades.

Trinity Catholic High School, in Mornington Road, had a pass rate of 98.9 per cent with 53 students getting an A* grade, 92 an A grade and 215 a B grade.

A total of 18 students got A* or A grades in three or more of their subjects.

A fifth of Bancroft’s private school, in High Road, students received three or more A* grades, with 10 Cambridge places confirmed and 20 students planning to read medicine.

Forest School, in College Place, Snaresbrook, was also celebrating Oxbridge success as nine students secured their places at Oxford or Cambridge universities.

A total of 80 per cent of grades awarded to students at the private school were at least a B grade and 48 per cent were either an A* or A grade.

Nearly half of all grades at Wanstead High School, in Redbridge Lane West were from A* to B.

A total of 22 students gained A* or A in Maths or Further Maths, while ten students received three or more A* or A grades.

Trinity headteacher Paul Doherty said: “I am delighted and the statistics speak for themselves.”

While Wanstead high headteacher Bob Hamlyn said he was “very proud” with his school’s results.

He said: “Students have worked hard for these results and many will be going on to study at top universities and exciting futures beyond school.”

Labour councillor Elaine Norman, cabinet member for education, also congratulated Redbridge students.

She said: “I’m always impressed with the attitude of our students and teachers which make results like these possible.

“A-Levels come at such an important age when young people are making difficult decisions about their future and the jobs they want to do.

“Once again our students have achieved a good standard of results that will provide a solid foundation for them to pursue their chosen careers or go on to university.”

Students at Woodbridge High School on Thursday.