GCSE and A-Level Exam Results 2009

 

Academic Life

 

At GCSE, class sizes are maintained at 20 pupils or below, ensuring attention to the individual.  Ability setting in core compulsory subjects allow pupils to progress at an appropriate pace, stretching the most able and supporting those who require extra guidance.
There have been several changes in the last year to ensure that Mount St Mary's provides its pupils with the best possible options for academic success. Biology, Chemistry and Physics are studied separately, allowing pupils to opt for one, two or three sciences and giving a more secure basis for those who may wish to pursue, for example, sciences or medicine at university. The "Enhanced Studies" programme, which sits alongside GCSE subjects ensures pupils acquire the necessary skills and understanding to become independent learners and to make the most of all learning opportunities. The programme is internally developed with the specific needs of our cohort in mind.
At A level, the introduction of Further Maths has added to the already broad range of A level choices and provides a suitable challenge for our most able pupils. Again, class sizes are small to ensure that each pupil achieves success, supported by a tutor team who monitor pupil progress and provide guidance.
You can read more about academic life at Mount St Mary's by visiting the other pages in the Academic section.

Mount St Mary's is proudly non-selective, but great emphasis is placed on ensuring that each pupil attains academic success. Final GCSE and A Level grades often outstrip the predictions offered by the nationally recognised ALIS and YELLIS schemes, run by Durham University, leading to positive value-added scores.


Every year, many of our pupils go on to top universities. In 2009, pupils left to study subjects including dentistry, architecture, medicine and law, the latter being a popular choice for three of our leavers. University destinations included Warwick, Manchester, Sheffield, UCL, York, Bristol and Durham among others.


At GCSE, class sizes are maintained at 20 pupils or below, ensuring attention to the individual.  Ability setting in core compulsory subjects allow pupils to progress at an appropriate pace, stretching the most able and supporting those who require extra guidance.


There have been several changes in the last year to ensure that Mount St Mary's provides its pupils with the best possible options for academic success. Biology, Chemistry and Physics are studied separately, allowing pupils to opt for one, two or three sciences and giving a more secure basis for those who may wish to pursue, for example, sciences or medicine at university. The "Enhanced Studies" programme, which sits alongside GCSE subjects ensures pupils acquire the necessary skills and understanding to become independent learners and to make the most of all learning opportunities. The programme is internally developed with the specific needs of our cohort in mind.


At A level, the introduction of Further Maths has added to the already broad range of A level choices and provides a suitable challenge for our most able pupils. Again, class sizes are small to ensure that each pupil achieves success, supported by a tutor team who monitor pupil progress and provide guidance.


You can read more about academic life at Mount St Mary's by visiting the other pages in the Academic section.