To book places at Walthamstow Hall’s Senior School Open Morning on 28 September
or Sixth Form Opening Evening on 3 October
A SUMMER OF CELEBRATIONS FOR WALTHAMSTOW HALL
Walthamstow Hall School in Sevenoaks started the new academic year on a high note following a summer break which saw record breaking GCSE results, Year 13s heading to top universities and the publication of an Independent Schools Inspectorate report which found the School to be ‘Excellent’ in all areas.
Year 13 students kicked off the summer celebrations with impressive A level results, 55% of grades awarded at the top A* and A and 80% at A* – B. The students are now setting off to study a fantastic array of courses, everything from Veterinary Science at Glasgow, Medicine at Cardiff, Philosophy & Psychology at Durham, Architecture at Sheffield, Textile Design at University of the Arts London, Mechanical Engineering at Bath, Animation Production at Bournemouth, Politics & International Relations at Loughborough and Law at Exeter.
Hot on Year 13’s heels were Year 11 who celebrated Walthamstow Hall’s highest ever number of top GCSE grades with an incredible 56% of grades at a 9 or 8 (equivalent to an A*), 79% of results were A* – A.
Rounding off the Summer was the publication of the Independent SchooIs Inspectorate’s report from its Educational Quality inspection of Walthamstow Hall, carried out in June. The ISI’s key findings were that, ‘The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent’ and ‘The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent.’
The full ISI report can be viewed, here Below are some highlights:
‘Pupils’ achievements are excellent and their very high rates of progress throughout the Junior and Senior Schools ensure that they are highly successful in moving to the next stage of their education or in to the world beyond school.’
‘Pupils achieve great success in a very broad range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.’
‘Their mathematical and scientific knowledge is at a particularly high level.’
‘Pupils develop excellent literary skills.’
‘Pupils develop excellent social and physical skills through the comprehensive sports programme and in outdoor pursuits.’
‘Behaviour is exemplary with self-discipline evident within and beyond the classroom.’
‘Pupils develop high levels of confidence and self-esteem as they progress through the school and are extremely well-prepared to progress to the next stage of their lives.’
‘They embrace new experiences readily and are prepared to ‘have a go’.’
‘Pupils’ behaviour is excellent; they are self-disciplined, accept responsibility for their actions and fully understand the consequences of the decisions they make.’
‘Pupils spoke of the friendly atmosphere in the school and they were confident that their supportive and warm relationships with staff would ensure that any developing issues are quickly identified, reported and dealt with.’
‘Pupils make an extremely positive contribution to improving the lives of other, both within and beyond school.’
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To book places at Walthamstow Hall’s Senior School Open Morning on 28 September or Sixth Form Opening Evening
on 3 October book here
Author: Helen Loder
Co-Director of Sevenoaks Mums