Students from Trinity School in Shirley, Croydon, are today celebrating an outstanding set of GCSE results, with 44% of all grades awarded at the top grade 9 – the second-best performance in the school’s history outside the Covid-affected years.
In a year group of 138 students, 71% of all grades were awarded at 9–8 and 86% at grades 9–7.
An impressive range of subjects across the curriculum performed exceptionally well, with nine departments recording over 50% of their results at grade 9 including Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Design Technology and Photography.
Particular congratulations go to the 44 students – almost a third of the year group – who achieved seven or more grade 9s. Nineteen students achieved nine or more grade 9s, with three students achieving eleven grade 9s.
Alasdair Kennedy, Headmaster, said: “These are outstanding results and a wonderful reflection of the ambition and commitment of this year group. To see so many students achieving at the very highest level academically, while also pursuing their passions across music, drama, sport and so many other areas, is particularly impressive.
“My congratulations go to every student, and my thanks to the teachers and families who have supported them along the way. We are delighted that so many will continue their journey with us in the Sixth Form and wish them all every success for what comes next.”
Stephanie Baulf, Head of Fifth Year, said: “I am so proud of this year group. They have all worked hard over the last two years and deserve this fantastic set of results. They have all supported each other through the exams and despite many checking their grades online, it has been lovely to see everyone here, celebrating together.”
Alongside their academic achievements, this year group has continued to excel across an extraordinary range of interests, reflecting the breadth of opportunities available to students at Trinity.
Congratulations to every student on a fantastic set of GCSE results.
…
Meet some of our students
Josh – combining STEM and Music
Josh achieved an outstanding 11 grade 9s, and will study Maths, Physics, Religious Studies and German at A Level in the Sixth Form. A keen musician, Josh plays with Stoneleigh Youth Orchestra as well as Trinity’s Symphonic Wind Orchestra, and counts performing at the National Concert Band Festival among the highlights of his time at Trinity.
“Music gives me a bit of a break from academics,” says Josh. “There’s a lot more expression in what you can do, and I think that’s really valuable.”
Sebastian – joining CPFC Academy
Sebastian is also celebrating, after achieving five grade 9s, four grade 8s and one grade 7. Having been part of the Crystal Palace FC Academy since he was eight, Sebastian will now join the club full-time on a scholarship while continuing his education.
“When I came to Trinity, I hadn’t played rugby at all. I thought I was going to focus on football, but over the years I grew to really like it. Rugby is a pretty intense sport – you have to be courageous and brave – and I’ve been able to transfer that to football and be brave on the pitch.”
Romil – a passion for languages
Romil achieved nine grade 9s and one grade 8 and will go on to study Maths, Further Maths, Greek and Chinese at A Level, with ambitions to study linguistics at university. Alongside his academic interests, Romil plays piano and saxophone and enjoys performing with other students at Trinity.
“Having breaks and doing other things helps you in your studying rather than taking time away from it,” he says.
Jamie – engineering the future
Arkwright Engineering Scholar Jamie achieved six grade 9s, two grade 8s, three grade 7s and one grade 6 and will study Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Computer Science at A Level. He hopes eventually to pursue mechanical or aerospace engineering and work in motorsport.
Over the summer, Jamie has also been coding the infrastructure for a machine-learning competition, which he hopes to develop into an opportunity for other Trinity students to learn how to create their own machine-learning bots.
Ed – captaining England
Ed achieved five grade 9s, two grade 8s and three grade 7s alongside an exceptional year in hockey. Having missed selection for England’s summer tournaments last year, Ed went on to captain the England U16 team this summer and is now hoping to progress into the U18 squad.
“I didn’t get selected for the summer tournaments last year, so getting to go away this year and captain has been a real full-circle moment,” he says. “I’m really proud.”
Ed will study Biology, Psychology, Geography and English at A Level and is considering a future career in journalism, having already completed work experience at The Hockey Paper this summer and had his first article published.
Scroll right to see more stories
