Another Year of Improvement in GCSE Results across the AET Family of Academies

GCSE results in the AET’s family of academies have improved for the fourth consecutive year since first becoming a Sponsor in September 2008.

The average marks for students in all AET academies who achieved 5 or more A*-C in English and maths rose by 2% to 48% from 2011. This figure also represents an average 8% increase across the network compared to their final scores as predecessor schools. The average year on year increase across the network since becoming academies has risen by 7%. Eleven of the eighteen AET academies gained academy status during the past academic year.

The proportion of students gaining 5 or more A*-C passes in all subjects has also risen 7% in the past year to 82%.

Among the current results are some outstanding individual achievements in the past year (5 or more A*-C English and maths), including:-

• East Point Academy, Suffolk up 8% to 41%.
• Greensward Academy, Essex up 6% to 78%
• Maltings Academy, Essex up 12% to 52%
• Richmond Park Academy, West London up 18% to 61%.
• Ryde Academy, Isle of Wight up 10% to 51%.
• Tendring Technology College, Essex up 13% to 69%.
• and Unity Academy, Middlesbrough up 22% to 47%.

Once again the dedication, hard work and commitment of students and staff in our academies have been well rewarded and I wish our learners every success in the future, whether it is continuing in education or moving on to the world of work.

David Triggs, Chief Executive Officer

The average percentage increase in 5 or more GCSE A*-C grades including English and Maths for those academies who have been with the AET for three years or more is 21%. These Academies have also seen an average number of students gaining 5 or more A*-C grades grow to 82% and average increase of 38% improvement per academy.

We will seek to ensure that we build upon these achievements to ensure that each and every student fulfils their potential.

David Triggs, Chief Executive Officer