GHS Achievements
GHS: TOP NON-SELECTIVE SCHOOL IN WILTSHIRE
It’s official – the Government’s Schools’ League Performance Tables have been published this week and we are very pleased to announce that Grittleton House School is the top performing non-selective school in the county – 81% of pupils gained at least five GCSEs graded A*-C (including English and Maths). Headmaster, Nathan Dawes commented, ‘I am really pleased because it allowed all of our leavers to go on to further studies and attend their first choice of college or sixth form. I am especially proud of the staff and pupils because, as a school, we exceeded our own target pass rate. This means that our added value is second to none – the pupils, in the time that they spent here, met their academic target or exceeded it.
Click here to see how we compare to other non-selective schools in our surrounding area.
PUPIL ACHIEVEMENTS
We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of pupils throughout Grittleton House School. The school recognises individual’s academic, artistic and sporting success and qualities like determination, caring for others, thoughtfulness and reliability.
SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS:
Fencing – On Sunday, Charles (aged 8) participated in the southern region fencing competition in Newbury. He had a great day, making it all the way to the final where he finished 2nd in the under 10s competition. Charles is hoping his success may have qualified him for a place in the Nationals – fingers crossed!
Swimming – Lauren (Year 2) who swam a mammoth 1000 metres backstroke in approximately 45 minutes recently!
Football – Gabriel (Year 8) who clearly performed well at the recent ISFA football trial at Millfield because he has been selected to represent the south west region.
Football – Cameron (Year 9) who will be representing ISFA England Under 14s over two days next week. Goalkeeper Cameron will face Leicester City, MK Dons and Birmingham City academies at St George’s Park, Newborough.
Ice Skating – Katie (Year 9) who performed at the Swindon Figure Skating Club Gala Event this week where she was involved in a number of spectacular routines that enthralled the audience from beginning to end.
Judo – Teghbir and Felix (both Year 3) were awarded their yellow belts at their first grading.
Cross-Country – Tom (Year 7) ran brilliantly to be placed 2nd out of 70+ runners in the North Wiltshire Schools X-Country event.
Hockey – Mark (Year 7) has been invited to trial for the England Under 13 ice hockey team in Nottingham.
Fishing – Charlie (Year 11) is now an international and national champion following his win at the Trout Fisherman Magazine Junior Troutmaster competition. He was also the winner of the Intermediate England Youth Championship.