City of London Academy Shoreditch Park students celebrate GCSE results

Students at City of London Academy Shoreditch Park are celebrating their GCSE results today.

They achieved an 84% pass rate in English, 80% in Maths, and a 77% combined pass rate in both subjects, approximately 15% above the expected national average.

Some of the highest achieving students include:

 Caius Valentine- seven grade 9s, two 8s

Caleb Hunter- six 9s, three 8s

Alfred Lovell- five 9s, three 8s

Samuel Williamson- six 9s, two 8s

Afrida Wakeel- seven 9s, one 8

Abigail Odilinye- four 9s, three 8s, three 7s

Eva Stevenson- one 9, seven 8s

City of London Academy Shoreditch Park is a member of the City of London Academies Trust, which runs the City of London Corporation’s sponsored academies. 

 The City Corporation sponsors 10 Academies across Hackney, Newham, Islington, and Southwark.

 City of London Academy Shoreditch Park headteacher, Holly Arles, said:

 "Our students have worked very hard to achieve these results.

 “We know that sitting exams and preparing for them requires a huge amount of commitment. Today’s results are also a reflection of the dedication our teachers put in day in, day out.

 “We wish all our students the very best of luck in their next steps.”

 Chair of the City of London Academies Trust Board, Catherine McGuinness, said:

 “Congratulations to the students and staff at City of London Academy Shoreditch Park.

 “Whether they are now applying to further education or seeking employment, we send to them our warmest congratulations, and our immense gratitude to the academy’s teaching staff.”

 City of London Academy Shoreditch Park celebrated the official opening of a new permanent school building in November 2021.

 The site on Hyde Road features a sixth form centre, state-of-the-art science laboratories, music and theatre facilities, and a sports pitch on its roof.

 ENDS

Notes to editors

The City of London Corporation is the governing body of the Square Mile dedicated to a vibrant and thriving City, supporting a diverse and sustainable London within a globally-successful UK –  www.cityoflondon.gov.uk