The hard work of pupils at City of London Freemen’s School paid off today (23/08) as students gained a 99.7% pass rate in their GCSE results.

100% of students at the independent school in Ashtead Park, Surrey, achieved five 5 or more grades at A*-C (or Grade 4 and above).

City of London Freemen’s School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 7-18 that wants children to learn, to lead and to make a difference.

Headmaster Roland Martin said:

“It is thanks to the hard work and commitment of our students, the dedication and professionalism of our teaching staff and the consistent collaboration of parents that the school is able to celebrate such impressive GCSE results.

“We are delighted that 35% of the 590 papers assessed numerically were awarded the top grade of 9 while the percentage of examinations assessed at 9, 8, and A* overall from this group of students was an impressive 63%.

“This has been another fantastic year at the school and I am hugely grateful to colleagues and students for their hard work and commitment.”

Chairman Roger Chadwick OBE, Board of Governors of the City of London Freemen's School, at the City of London Corporation, said:

“Congratulations to all the students for achieving excellent GCSE results. We know that a lot of hard work goes into preparing for these exams and the students, staff and parents should be very proud.

“We are committed to providing access to world-class education and learning opportunities.

“I hope the students will be able to make the most of the experience they have had so far at City of London Freemen’s School and use it to progress in the career path of their choice.”

The City of London Corporation has a unique family of schools comprising one maintained primary school, 10 sponsored or co-sponsored academies in neighbouring boroughs, and three independent schools of which two are located within the Square Mile.The City of London Corporation sponsors, co-sponsors or governs the following schools:

Co-sponsored academies

O City of London Academy, Islington (co-sponsor City University)

O The City Academy, Hackney (co-sponsor KPMG)

City of London Academies Trust:

O City of London Academy (Southwark)

O Redriff Primary, City of London Academy

O Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy

O City of London Primary Academy Islington

O City of London Academy Highgate Hill

O City of London Academy Highbury Grove

O City of London Academy Shoreditch Park

O Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre City of London Academy

Local Authority maintained school:

O Sir John Cass’s Foundation Primary School

Independent:

O City of London School

O City of London School for Girls

O City of London Freemen’s School

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