Examination Results

We are delighted to announce that The Billericay School has achieved another fantastic set of examination results for both GCSE and A-levels/Level 3.

If you wish to contact our Exams department for any reason, including information on historic results, please email us at: examsoffice@billericayschool.com 

The Billericay School GCSE Exam Results 2024 - Year 11

• Best Progress for Year 11 in the school's history!
• Best Progress for Most Able ever!
• More students than ever gaining entry into our top performing Sixth Form.
• 51% of students achieved 5+ in both English and Maths, 72% of students achieved a 4+ in both English and Maths, both significantly above national averages.
• 76% of all qualifications graded at 4+, 8% above national average.
• 25% of all qualifications graded at 7+, 4% above national average.
• 94 of the ‘Gold Standard’ Grade 9 awarded to our students.
• Grade 9s or Distinction Stars awarded in 20 different subjects.
• Above national progress in 16 subjects including; Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Art, History, Geography, Music, Sport and Statistics.
• 51% of students entered for, and completed, the EBacc suite of qualifications.

 Our students have seen phenomenal results this year and our school has achieved the best GCSE results ever!  In years which have seen challenge after challenge we have still seen our students achieve fantastically and in many cases way above local and national averages. This year we have seen our Most Able achieve way above national averages with many in the top 1% in the UK. With so many achieving the ‘door-opening grades’ of passes in English, Mathematics and Science, we know many of our students will gain entry into their first choice destination. And, with so many achieving the top gold standard 7-9 grades, we know that our Sixth Form will continue to be amongst the very best as they begin their journeys towards University and beyond with us.

 We would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to our parents who have supported their children and our school to make an outstanding difference to the future chances of our young people.

Headteacher, Mr Patrick Berry, said: 

Our school is so proud of our fantastic students. Despite many unprecedented challenges across their years of GCSE study, they have proved their resilience and success in a most astonishing way to produce some of the best GCSE results the school has ever seen. I would also pay tribute to the support and dedication of the staff body and our wonderful parent community who have worked with us to achieve success. Within the overall cohort success there have been some incredible individual performances.  We celebrate with every student that has made the grade for their place in our sixth form or to progress to their next step in education or training elsewhere. Our students have such bright futures ahead of them.

 Here our some of our top achievers this year, most of whom will be staying to study in our Sixth Form:

• Kian Makanji – Ten grade 9s! Kian scored a full suite of the top grade across every subject, this is an incredibly amazing feat and incredibly difficult to achieve!
• Emily Lane – Seven grade 9s, one Distinction Star and a grade 7 see’s Emily in the Top 1% in the UK, outstanding!
• Sophie Lane – Two grade 9s, six grade 8s and a grade 7. Sophie has made fantastic progress across all her GCSEs.
• Andrew Banks – Six grade 9s, two grade 8s and one Distinction Star means Andrew also sits in the top 1%, superb.
• Joe Lewis – Six grade 9s, two grade 8s and a grade 7. Joe has made excellent progress during his time at The Billericay School, entering the Top 1% bracket!
• Anna Deri – Five grade 9s, two grade 8s, a grade 7 and a grade 6, Anna has performed outstandingly.
• Zak Alam – A massive well done securing a stunning five grade 9s, one grade 8, two grade 7s and a Distinction.
• Oliver Cuthbert – Three grade 9s, one Distinction Star, three grade 8s, a grade 7 and a grade 6, phenomenal grades!
• Ira Balanoiu – Three grade 9s, five grade 8s and a grade 6. Ira has made fantastic progress throughout her time at The Billericay School.
• Janice Ayittah – Two grade 9s, five grade 8s and a grade 6, a fabulous set of results.

Huge Progress!

We’ve seen some phenomenal progress, with our top ten students below achieving significantly above their predictions and targets.  Often sometimes 2 or even 3 grades above in every subject!  Below is the list of the top ten students in the year group who have made the most progress:

• Charlotte Peek
• Erin Richbell
• Craig Hersey
• Izzah Ahsan
• Olivia Pitts
• Robyn Atkinson
• Tianah Chapman
• Naomi Gudu
• Daniella Rolls
• Hannah Pascall

A huge well done to all of our students. We would like to wish you all the very best for the future!

As one of the highest performing Sixth Forms in the county and a recognised Centre of Excellence for A Level study, The Billericay School Sixth Form is proud to celebrate another year of outstanding student achievement.

• 30%of all A Level qualifications were graded A*- A
• 60%of all A Level qualifications were graded A*- B
• 99% overall A Level pass rate
• 100% Pass Ratein all Level 3 Vocational Qualifications, including 37 grades at Distinction* or Distinction across Business, Engineering, Sport, and Health & Social Care
• 100% A-C in A Level Chinese, Drama, English, English Literature, Film Studies, and Further Mathematics
• 55%of A Level Mathematics qualifications were awarded A-A*
• 56 ‘Gold Standard’ A* grades(or D* for Vocational) awarded across 17 different subjects
• 58% of all Year 13 students left with at least one A* or A grade (Distinction* or Distinction in vocational qualifications).

We are immensely proud of this year's cohort, whose hard work, resilience, and aspiration have led to another year of exceptional outcomes at The Billericay School Sixth Form. From future medics to engineers, artists to entrepreneurs, our students leave us ready to shape the future. Their next steps include university destinations such as Oxford, Warwick, Exeter, Birmingham, Manchester, a vast array of degree apprenticeships, and exciting career pathways. The Class of 2025 have truly made their mark.

 

Patrick Berry, Headteacher, said: 

These results represent the culmination of the hard work and resilience of our wonderful student community, supported by our dedicated staff. We are immensely proud of their achievements, and they have truly excelled themselves.

There are many outstanding individual performances, and a number of our students have secured places at some of the most prestigious universities and employers, reflecting their commitment and determination. Our students now have exceptional futures ahead of them.

Such success would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our parents/carers and the dedication of our governing body.’

Lisa Pollard, Head of Sixth Form, said: 

‘We are absolutely delighted to celebrate these wonderful A Level results. This year’s outcomes reflect the incredible hard work, determination, and spirit of our students, who have risen to every challenge with maturity and ambition. There have been some truly exceptional individual performances, and we are thrilled to see so many of our young people securing places at top universities, on prestigious apprenticeships, and heading into exciting next steps. These results are also a reflection of the dedication and care shown by our fantastic staff, and the unwavering support of families and our wider school community. We couldn’t be prouder.’

Here are some of our top achievers this year:

Isobel Aylen – A* in Sociology and EPQ, A in English Literature and History. Isobel has secured a place at University of Manchester studying law.

Alexander Cripps – Double Distinction Star (D*D*) in CTEC Business Studies, A in LIBF.

Joshua Grindal – A* in Economics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Josh will be attending University of Warwick to study Economics.

Harry James – A*in English Literature, Film Studies and EPQ, A in Psychology. Harry will be attending University of Birmingham to study English and Film.

Masuma Khanom – Double Distinction Star (D*D*) in CTEC Health and Social, A* in Sociology. Maxima will be study Psychology at City University.

Samuel Lawson – A* in Mathematics, A in Further Mathematics and Chemistry. Samuel will be study Chemical Engineering at University of Birmingham.  

Ethan McGeorge – A* in History & EPQ, A in French and Politics. Ethan will be attending Oxford University to study Classics.

Fiona Munroe – A* in Economics, A in Geography, Mathematics and EPQ. Fiona will be studying Economics at Loughborough University.

Matty Myles – A* in Mathematics and Physics, A in Computer Science, A in AS Further Mathematics. Matty will attending University of Warwick to study Automotive Engineering.

Matthew Scher – A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics, A in Economics. Matthew will be studying Mathematics at Queen Mary University.

Harrison Stilwell – A* in Mathematics & Further Mathematics, A in Business Studies. Harrison will be attending University of Warwick to study Mathematics.

Violet Theedom – A in English Literature, Politics and History. Violet will be taking up an apprenticeship in Insurance.

Billy Walsh – A* in English Literature, A in Politics and History, B in EPQ. Billy will be studying Law at the University of Birmingham.

Freya Whapplington – A* in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and EPQ. Freya will be travelling the world and when she returns, she be studying natural sciences.

Adam Wills – A* in Economics & Film Studies, B in Psychology.

Hanwen You – A* in Chinese, Mathematics, A in Further Mathematics and C in Computer Science. Hanwen will be attending Durham University to study Mathematics.

Tilly Philpot – Distinction Star (D*) in CTEC Sport, A Psychology, B in History. Tilly will be studying Psychology at Loughborough University.  

Helen Duncan-King – A* in Sociology, Distinction (D) in CTEC Sport, B in Psychology. Helen will continue to play for Arsenal Woman’s Football Team.

A Level Results 2025

A huge well done to all of our Year 13 students. We would like to wish you all the very best for the future and hope that you will stay in touch!