GCSE Results 2008

Northampton Academy GCSE 2008

A Tremendous Year For The Academy


We are Moving Upward


A higher percentage of pupils have gained 5 A* to C grades than ever before

A higher percentage of pupils have gained 5 A* to C grades including English and Maths than ever before


43% 5 A*-C (07-33%)
26% 5 A*-C including English and Maths (07-22%)

91% have achieved 5 A* to G 97% have achieved 1 A* to G


The average total points score is 301 (07- 263)
The average capped points score is 268 (07 -232)


In our Core Subjects the results have improved in A*-C Grades

Maths 47% (07-39%)
English Language 38% (07-31%)
IT 53% (07-25%)
Science Single Award 41% (07-37%)


A*-C Grades have shown significant improvement in

RS 46% (07-36%)
Sociology 52% (07-39%)
Geography 44% (07-22%)


Very Good A*-C grade results ( over 70%) have been gained in

PE 100% Pass with 50% Distinctions
Spanish 100%
Music 89%
DT Textiles 86%
DT Resistant Materials 85%
DT Graphic Products 71%
History 70%