GCSE Results 2011
 
5A*-C 82% ~ 5A*-C including English and Maths 60% ~ 5A*-G 98% ~ 1A*-G 100%  

Average points score: 438

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(Alcester Academy is listed under our previous name Alcester High School Technology College)

Welcome to Alcester Academy

New Pupil Reward Scheme

The new Reward System will go live from
MONDAY 21ST MAY

Alcester Court Leet Pancake Race

Under the guidance of Miss Wincup, top Year 8 chefs, Sam Speake, Josh Atkinson and Chloe Gough, tested their cookery skills to the limit on Shrove Tuesday, by perfecting their recipe for a pancake which could withstand a dash down the High Street. Armed with frying pans, all three then walked to Alcester to take part in the Alcester Court Leet Pancake Race. Chloe was the clear winner of the Intermediate race and all three students received prizes. It was great fun to take part in the town tradition, which has been celebrated for hundreds of years. The first Pancake Race is believed to date back to 1445 in the town of Olney, Northamptonshire.

Above: Chloe Gough, Sam Speake and Josh Atkinson receive their prizes from members of the Court Leet.

OFSTED Visit 18th-19th January 2012

Following the recent Ofsted inspection we are delighted to share with you the following comments.

Ofsted Summary

Alcester Academy ‘has made significant improvements over the last three years’.

‘The head teacher’s effective leadership and strong support from leaders across all levels have been influential in overcoming weaknesses in achievement and teaching.’

Achievement of Pupils

‘Attainment at the end of Key Stage 4 has improved significantly.’

'Parents agree that ‘children made good progress at the academy.’

Quality of Teaching

‘In the majority of lessons, teaching is good or better.’

‘Key aspects of literacy are identified and students have opportunity to develop their numeracy skills across a variety of subjects.’

Behaviour and Safety of pupils

‘Students say they feel safe within the academy.’

‘Behaviour around the academy is good.’

Leadership and Management

‘The strong leadership provided by the head teacher has made a significant difference in the way in which the academy operates.’

‘Senior leaders work well and staff say they feel empowered and committed to carrying on the improvements already made.’

 

The full school inspection report can be found in the Public Data section.

 

Mayor Visits Alcester Academy 

Alcester Academy recently played host to the Mayor of Alcester, Councillor Lennox Cumberbatch and other leading members of the community. They attended a reception to celebrate the Investors in Careers award which was given to the school and to mark the new status of the school as an Academy.

The Investors in Careers Award has only been given to a very small number of schools in Warwickshire and is a nationally recognised quality standard for careers education, information, advice and guidance.

Janet Crossley thanked there presentatives from local businesses and organisations who gave the Academy invaluable support to gain this award by offering work experience placements and visits to the school to talk about career options.Without their commitment, this award would not have been possible.

Photograph shows l to r: The Mayor of Alcester, Councillor Lennox Cumberbatch, Head Teacher Jane Brooks, Sarah Bradwell, Partnership Manager WCC and Janet Crossley, Careers Co-ordinator, Alcester Academy.

New Breakfast Service....
Shake Up Your Wake Up!

Alcester Academy has launched a new breakfast service. The canteen now opens from 8.15am until 8.45am for breakfast baps, croissants, toast, crumpets, bagels, fruit, yoghurt, juice and hot chocolate. So 'shake up your wake up!'

GCSE Results 2011

Many congratulations to all of our Year 11 leavers for 2011 in achieving the best results that the school has ever had.

Students achieved the following:-

5A*-C à 82% (an increase of 7% on 2010)

5A*-C including English and Maths à 60% (an increase of 6% on 2010)

5A*-G à 98% (1% up on 2010)

1A*-G à 100% (2% up on 2010)

Average points score à 438 (16 points up on 2010)

Headline Subject Results For Grade C+

English GCSE à 76% (11% above the national average)

Maths GCSE à 64% (6% above the national average)

2 Sciences GCSE or equivalent à 93% (well above the national average)

Art GCSE à 94% (18% above the national average)

Separate Sciences GCSE à 100% (7% above the national average)

German GCSE à 91% (16% above the national average)

Best Performers in 2011

Special mentions to the following students for their exceptional performances.

Girls

Joanna Godwin = 7A*, 4A

Lizzie Billington = 6A*, 5A

Ruth Alexander = 3A*, 5A, 2B, 2 Distinctions

Vivian NG = 2A*, 6A, 4B

Rebecca Cook = 2A*, 6A, 1B, 2 Distinctions

Anna Powell = 2A*, 6A, 2B

Ellie Irving = 2A*, 6A, 2B

Marianne Hoy = 1A*, 9A, 1B

Boys

Robert Hellyer = 5A*, 4A, 1B, 1C

Ollie Austin = 5A*, 3A, 2B, 1C

Kenton Washbrook = 4A*, 4A, 1B, 1C, 2 Distinctions

Joe Gunton = 2A*, 7A, 1B, 2 Distinctions

Ben Wiltshire = 2A*, 6A, 1B, 2 Distinctions

And a special mention to Spencer Saunders who managed to bag 935 points by completing his swift course as well as achieving 6 grade A’s, 1 B, and 6 C’s.

There are many others who performed very well, many congratulations to you all.