Bishop Barrington students have just enjoyed another stunning set of results this year. 97% of pupils were awarded at least 5 A*-C grades with the majority actually gaining 8 subjects at this level. 59% of students gained at least 5 A*-C levels which included Maths and English. 71% of students achieved 10 A*-C’s This wonderful set of results will mean that the Government chosen criteria for judging schools success, the Contextual Value Added, will have a very high effect on Bishop Barringtons already top 1% rating. In effect, these results show that this school has hugely enabled students across the board to access high quality teaching and as a result excel in all areas of the curriculum.

Deputy Head Girl, Beth Dixon, achieved 5 A* and 9 A grades, while Head Girl, Rebecca Neil, was awarded 6 A* and 7 A grades.

Between the 4 Head and Deputy Head girls and boys they achieved 45 A*/A grades. The school was particularly proud of Chloe Ransley, an excellent student who has been a “Looked After” child since she was ten. Chloe was awarded a magnificent 10 Bs, 1 C grade and 2 A*s in Art and Design.

Jackie Gent, Acting Head Teacher said,

I am really proud of the pupils and staff in Bishop Barrington. We have had a relentless drive to get the best for all pupils of all abilities and from all backgrounds. This will ensure that our pupils will stand the best chances for the future in todays difficult climate.

Deputy Head boy Jack Cullen said,

Every body knows that the teachers at this school will go out of their way to help you. Lessons are enjoyable and engage you so that you really want to learn. We all owe the school such a lot.

Jacks point is well made. Recently, a private firm was employed to survey students about their perceptions of the school and its organisation. Overwhelmingly the answers came back about the outstanding quality that students felt that they experienced at Bishop Barrington. Especially picked out was the quality of teaching and support along with guidance in every aspect of school life and the fact that this is a “listening school”.

The school operates a “Student Voice” scheme where students are asked to honestly comment on things that they like or dislike or would like to see improved. These comments are taken seriously and frequently result in positive improvements.

Supporting charities has always been at the centre of our school life. We, like other schools, regularly collect hundreds of pounds for Children in Need and Comic relief. But we were particularly proud one year 7 student Andrew Hornsby, on his own initiative, raised £10 for a local charity by taking his dog for a three mile walk as part of the “Paws for a Cause” appeal.

So it can be seen that at Bishop Barrington, from day one, every child is given high quality teaching with exceptional levels of support and guidance. This fosters exactly the right learning environment which produces such stunning results. It also provides a spring board for enjoying future success as students progress into adult life with excellent qualifications, and an abiding concern for those less fortunate than themselves.