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SEPTEMBER 2022 www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk EDUCATION SPECIAL
Crompton House results Head praises ‘recipe for success’

paint ‘a very positive picture’ CROMPTON House Sixth Form students have again achieved

an outstanding set of A Level results, with nearly 80% of students’
grades being A*-C.
The vast majority of students have achieved the grades required
to enter their first or second choice of university, with 41% of
those going on to university moving on to the top Russell Group
universities.
They include Liana Cheetham, who achieved three A* grades
and is moving on to study Psychology and Behavioural Sciences
at the University of Cambridge and Anita Okunde who achieved
A*, A*, A*, A and is continuing her studies in Politics, Philosophy
CROMPTON House Year 11 students House, was once again delighted. and Economics at the University of Oxford.
have once again achieved an outstanding He said: “I am very pleased to Crompton House’s Head Boy and Girl achieved five A*s, two
set of GCSE exam results, with 26% of all congratulate our Year 11 students for their As and one B between them, with Head Girl Arianne Makinson Distinction in their ABRSM Flute Diploma, and will join the
grades at 7-9, 67% of all grades at 5-9 and excellent GCSE results. moving on to study Biochemistry at Queen’s University, Belfast, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama this month.
83% of all grades at 4-9. “It was expected that the overall results and Alex Brierly staying closer to home, reading Physics at the Rich Smith, Head of Sixth Form, said: “The progress made by
The majority of Year 11 students will would be lower than in the last two years, University of Manchester. our students during the last two years has been outstanding.
be heading back to Crompton House to when grades were based entirely on Both Arianne and Alex achieved A* grades in their Extended “The results they have collected today reflect hundreds of hours
continue their studies at sixth form, and teacher assessments. Project Qualification, with Arianne studying the effect of of work, both from the students and their teachers.
staff look forward to welcoming them “But they were predicted to be higher misinformation on vaccine hesitancy, and Alex launching a “They also reflect the resilience our students have shown
back this month. than in 2019, the last year exams were weather balloon to the edge of space to measure the curvature through the challenges the last couple of years have presented
Staff have also wished the best of luck to taken before the pandemic. of the Earth. them with.
those students continuing their studies and “It is therefore, extremely, pleasing Other top achievers included Holly Rodgers who will be “The whole school community are incredibly proud of them.”
apprenticeships elsewhere. to report that Crompton House School joining Arianne at Queen’s University, Belfast, studying Alongside university admissions, Crompton House has
Top achievers and those who progressed appears to have bucked the anticipated Pharmacy, Emma Butterworth who is going to study Multimedia many students who are starting apprenticeships and degree
most at Crompton House included Danica national trend and has achieved results Journalism at Plymouth Marjon University, while Evelyn Larder apprenticeships following receipt of their A Level results.
Niala, Zara Rustidge, Robyn Matthews, very similar to 2021, with over 80% of and Thomas Rigg are both moving on to Newcastle University, Townes Morgan is taking up his position at global accountancy
Anya Ferguson, Ellie Barnes, Amy pupils achieving a grade four or above in studying Engineering and Mathematics respectively. firm KPMG, with Elizabeth Troisi starting her apprenticeship
Jakeman, Madeleine Bamford, Benjamin both English and Maths. Three of CHS’s top students are moving across the Pennines to with the Police.
O’Callaghan, Harry Wainwright, “The vast majority of subjects show a the University of Leeds. Karl Newell, Headteacher of Crompton House, said: “Over the
Amy Mitchell, Isabella Coop, Hannah greater level of attainment compared to Max Colderley will be studying Economics and Mathematics, past two years our A Level students have grown in confidence as
McPartland, Daniel Hibbert, Bethany 2019 figures and some exceed what they Sophie English is going to study Business and Economics and they have progressed academically, socially and as leaders within
Goldthorpe, Isobel Gee, Jacob Moorhouse, achieved in 2021. Ben McDonald has chosen Computer Science and Artificial the school and they can now look forward to a bright future at
Hannah Bailey, Owen Holdaway, Evie “Overall, a very positive picture so far Intelligence. university, in apprenticeships and beyond.
Buckley and Freddie Meaden, as well and lots to celebrate. Lucy Green will be studying Speech and Language Therapy at “Their excellent results, with an impressive percentage
as Holly Schofield, Tom Clancy, Katie “We are looking forward to seeing many the University of Sheffield, while Jennifer Hall will be reading achieving top grades, confirm our continued aim to improve year
Bissett, Max Renfrew, Charlotte Kapinga, of our students return to Crompton House Geology at the University of Edinburgh. on year.
Osayande Uwadia, Anna Killeen, Tom Sixth Form this month, and hearing how Continuing CHS’s track record of outstanding musicians “The Crompton House ‘recipe for success’ is incredibly hard
Mellor and Hannah Baugh. others have been successful in gaining progressing to the top Conservatoires in the country, Ash Penny working and talented students, combined with committed staff
Karl Newell, Headteacher of Crompton places on various college courses.” achieved an A* in A Level Music, having yesterday received a and supportive parents.”

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Church of England School

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Thursday 22nd September

Year 7 Intake 2023

Appointments only: 5.15pm, 6.15pm or 7pm
via website: www.cromptonhouse.org

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