It was a joy and a pleasure to see our Class of 2022 yesterday when they came in to collect their GCSE results, the first set of external exams since 2019. Comparisons to that year have obviously been a focus for much discussion, and we are delighted that our Year 11 students have performed so brilliantly this summer. In 2019, 20.8% of all GCSEs across the country were top grades (Grades 7, 8 or 9). In 2022, 32.2% of Eggar’s students achieved those top grades! They have shown extraordinary resilience and determination throughout the terrible disruption to their education caused by the pandemic that entered all our lives in March 2020.  

Our students have been unbelievably focused on their studies, and it was a delight to see them collect the results which they have worked so hard for and deserved.    

Here are just some of their outstanding results:
• 82% achieved Grades 9-4 (standard pass) in English and Maths
• 58% achieved Grades 9-5 (strong pass) in English and Maths
• 15% achieved Grades 9-7 in English and Maths
• 104 Grade 9/Distinction grades across a range of subjects.

Head Teacher Mr Sullivan commented: 
‘We could not be prouder of their achievements, and we congratulate them and thank their teachers for the brilliant way they have helped our students during the last 2 years.  The mood was buoyant here today; they have achieved really good results.

I would like to thank every member of staff who has contributed to this. It has been a really difficult 3 years, but their relentless professionalism and kindness have enabled the year group to do so well.’