A record 78 students were entered for public examinations this summer at Malden Oaks. The logistics involved in the running of the exam season were highly complex, with exams taking place at four different sites as well as in students’ homes.  The vast majority of students were entitled to access arrangements, so an army of staff and MC members were trained as invigilators and facilitators.

The outcomes are fabulous and represent a huge effort by students and staff. Many of our students have had very negative experiences in previous educational settings, and so their results are all the more laudable. They have overcome anxiety, shown high levels of resilience and in almost all cases, covered a 2 year course in a much shorter amount of time. Their results are proof of our strongly held principle that it is absolutely never too late to catch up and achieve.

Particular highlights include:

• GCSE Grade 9s in English Literature, Religious Studies and Russian

• Our first A level - a grade B in English Literature and AS Level - a grade B in Sociology

• 231 GCSE grades achieved with 85 of those at grade 4 or above. 

• Entries in 22 different GCSE subjects across the school, a unique offer for an Alternative/Special school

Results by provision:

Upper School 

A total of 134 GCSE grades were gained by the 32 students at Upper School, of these, 45 were grade 4 or above. 15 students gained at least 5 GCSE qualifications. Grade 6s and 7s were gained in English language, English Literature, Art & Design, Catering and Drama. Students were entered for 19 different GCSE subjects. 

Kingston Tuition

A total of 21 grades were gained by the 10 students in Kingston Tuition. Grade 9s were achieved in Religious Studies and English LIterature. One student gained two 9s, a 5 and a 3. Students were entered for 6 different subjects. 

Richmond Tuition 

A total of 39 grades were gained by the 12 students in Richmond tuition. Of these 39, 17 were at grade 4 or above. Grade 6s were achieved in Maths and Combined science, Grade 7s in Eng Lang, History & Combined Science, Grade 8 in English LIt and Grade 9 in Russian. One student gained an 8, three 7s and a 6. Students were entered for 11 different subjects.

6 Oaks

A total of 38 GCSE grades and 2 GCE grades were gained by 6 Oaks students. 24 students were entered for exams. Some students were sitting subjects for the first time, others were re-sitting subjects with the aim of improving on their year 11 grades. 20 of the GCSE grades were grade 4 or above. Biology results were particularly pleasing with five grade 5s, and English Language with four grade 6s. Students were entered for 10 different subjects. 

The full breakdown of grades across the whole school is shown below: