Students and teachers at Academy Highbury Grove are celebrating some excellent A-Level and BTEC results today.
Pupils’ grades included 30% ranging from A* to B.
The Academy Highbury Grove is a member of the Academies Trust, which runs the Corporation’s sponsored academies.
The City Corporation sponsors ten high-performing academies across Hackney, Islington, Newham, and Southwark through the Trust. It is also the local education authority for one maintained primary school in the , and the proprietor of four independent schools. Five out of the 10 Academies Trust schools hold an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating, and there are three rated ‘good’ with ‘outstanding’ features.
Headteacher of Academy Highbury Grove, Aimee Lyall, said:
“Preparing for these exams requires a huge amount of dedication and hard work – and we are delighted for our students who have achieved great results this year.
“Today’s celebrations are for everyone at the school. Our students and teachers have worked incredibly hard over the past two years to achieve these results and they should be proud of themselves.
“The whole school community is delighted for them, and we wish them the very best of luck in the next phase of their lives.”
Chair of the Academies Trust Board, Catherine McGuinness, said:
“There are some great results here, and I send my congratulations to the Highbury Grove community.
“The next stage of our students’ lives is an exciting one. Whether they are now applying to university or seeking employment, there are plenty of opportunities.”
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