GCSE Results Up 8% In Merton

It's been another good year for students at our local schools with 8% more students achieving five ore more GCSE grades A-C including English and maths than last year, exceeding the 2010 national average by 6.9%. In total 60.4% of students attained at least five grade Cs or above including maths and English.

85.6% got achieved fice Cs or above overall, up from 77.1% last year.

The provisional results show Merton to be home to two of the most improved schools in London. Harris Academy in Mitcham saw it's the number of students that achieved five Cs or above including English and maths increase by 26% on 2010 results with 75% of its pupils attaining these grades. St Mark's Academy, also in Mitcham, has seen its grades increase by 21% from 23% in 2010 to 43% this year. The overall achievement at St Mark's Academy of 5 Cs or above has soared from 55% last year to 88% this year, while the Harris Academy pass rate this year is 100%. 

Merton Council cabinet member for education Councillor Peter Walker said:

"I am glad to see Merton schools improve significantly. There is every reason to believe that our schools have beaten the national average for the fist time ever. 

"I am particularly proud of our many young people who have worked hard to achieve the best results they can. Yet again we are seeing an overall improvement across the borough as Merton's GCSE results continue to get better and better. The results reflect the rapidly improving standards of teaching we have in Merton. 

"To be home to two of the most improved schools in London is also very encouraging. As a council we continue to work to ensure opportunity is there for all our residents across the whole borough. The results from St Mark's and Harris Academies mean Mitcham has two great schools where many of our young people can develop a love of a variety of subjects which will benefit them for the rest of their lives. I would like to congratulate all Merton schools for what has been an excellent set of results."