Once again pupils from a North Shropshire School are celebrating academic success. 88.4% of Year 11 pupils from Ellesmere College secured the higher grades A-C. This compares to the national pass rates of 60%. 27.1% of Ellesmere grades were A* or A.The majority of pupils achieved and exceeded their garget grades. There were some notable performances and these cannot pass without comment.
Sarah Haynes, Welshampton 7A* and 2A, Robert Simms, St Martins 6A*and 3A, Christopher Bevan from Shrewsbury 4A*, 4A and 1B, William Norris, Oswestry 3A*, 3A and 2B, Peter Heath, Grinshall 2A*, 6A and 1B, Sarah Monro, Wrexham 1A*, 6A and 5B, Hadleigh Roberts, Whitchurch 1A*, 7A, and 1B.
Brendan Wignall, Headmaster commented Following much hard work the majority of our pupils achieved their target grades and many have excelled in their results. The staff and I congratulate them on their success. The pupils are now looking forward to entering the Sixth Form at Ellesmere College. Sixth Form life at Ellesmere College combines a full range of A level subjects to choose from with excellent opportunities toparticipate in sports, dramatic and musical performances, outdoor pursuits,Duke of Edinburgh Scheme and much more.
26th August 2005 Back to News