GCSE

The curriculum remains broad in Key Stage 4.

All students study at least 11 GCSEs. All are required to study a modern language and separate sciences. Many students choose to take creative subjects (such as Art, Music, Drama or Engineering) with the majority entered and achieving the English Baccalaureate.

A wide range of subject options enable new subjects to be studied in Years 10 and 11 for GCSE examinations. These include: Ancient History, Business, Physical Education, Food Preparation & Nutrition and Geology.

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Highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic teachers are successful in creating a classroom environment where students enjoy learning and are eager to achieve.

Ofsted

GCSE Results 2022

100% of students achieved 5 or more GCSEs at grades 9 - 4
84% of students achieved 5 or more GCSEs at grades 9 - 7
59% of all entries were graded 9-8 (the National average was 16%)
AGS students were over 4 times more likely to achieve a grade 9 than students nationally
Average points per GCSE entry was 7.6 (where 9 = 9, 8 = 8 etc)