Richly deserved success for GCSE students

Following last week’s outstanding set of A level and Level 3 results, Executive Headteacher Mr Gray is pleased to announce another outstanding set of GCSE and level 2 results for The Piggott School.

90% of pupils passed English, 92% passed mathematics and 91% passed at least two science GCSEs at Level 4 or above. Our combined best English and mathematics Level 4+ pass rate was 89%.

Our five or more Level 4+ including best English and mathematics is 87%!

Exceptional results were achieved across a whole range of subjects, with pass rates of 100% in eight subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Further maths, Physics, Polish, Statistics and Dance.

Other subject highlights with outstanding pass rates included Media Studies (97%), Spanish (97%), Art & Design (96%), Computer Science (96%), French (96%), Sports Studies (95%), Photography (93%), Religious Studies (91%), Creative iMedia (89%), History (88%), Double Science (85%), Design Technology (85%), Business Studies (83%) and Geography (81%).

The vast majority of our students will be returning to study in our sixth form this September. The Piggott School Sixth Form is a centre of excellence for Academic, Applied General and Technical learning.

Our students and staff have worked incredibly hard and this year’s results are a testament to this. Mr Gray thanks all the teaching and support staff for their continued dedication and professionalism. Congratulations to all our students on their richly deserved success and thank you to all of their parents for their unstinting support.

Please find below a copy of the latest OFSTED report for the Piggott School

Year 11 into 12 induction day is taking place on Tuesday 27^th June. We are really looking forward to welcoming all our new and existing students. Please arrive by 9am.

Please do check your email inboxes as we have asked all applicants to RSVP

Best wishes,

Miss L Reynolds

Head of Year 12 and 13

In preparation for the coronation our students will be exploring what the coronation is, what it means, and the role of the King. The coronation is an important opportunity to celebrate together but it also offers an opportunity for us to reflect and be grateful for what we have and for us to offer support for our community. As such I would like to signpost a useful website that raises awareness of volunteering – The Big Help Out. The objective of the Big Help Out is to inspire people to make a difference and to bring communities together through celebration and community spirit. We would love our students and their families to get involved as we continue to promote our vision of ‘Go and Do Likewise.’

Our Pre-Loved (and New) uniform has a new home online 

Easter Egg donation request for Readifood charity on Thursday 23 & Friday 24 March - chance to win Form Pizza Party 

Well done to the School Council for organising the non-uniform day and two bake sales! Thank you so much to everyone for their generosity to raise money for DEC Turkey-Syria earthquake appeal. In total we raised an amazing £1865.84. This is a superb effort, especially with the cost of living crisis. This money will make such a difference to those in need of vital supplies.

I was so impressed with the superb quality of the cakes that came in, so thank you again. I’d also like to thank the school council members for their brilliant help in selling and promoting the baked goods. We had so many donations in that we decided to run the bake sale over 2 days.

Find here our Online Safety Newsletter for March 2023 that gives advice about how to keep our children safe online.

 

You can also access all previous newsletters by clicking on the attachments below

Year 8 into 9 Options is one of the most exciting times in your education as it gives you your first real opportunity to select some of the subjects that you will study for the next three years. It also marks the start of planning for your future; the decisions that you make now will have an impact on post 16 and career choices.

At The Piggott School our aim is to offer all students a broad, well-balanced and relevant learning programme. All of you will continue to study the examined ‘core’ subjects of: English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science (single or double) and Religious Studies. You will also study courses in Physical Education and PSHCE. Opportunities exist for you to study a range of other GCSE courses. Every effort is made by your subject teachers, form tutors, Head of Year and the Senior Leadership Team, to offer you information, advice and guidance in the weeks leading up to this time of choice. Below you will find key dates, the Options Booklet and Preferences Form and various presentations from each subject that were presented during the Options Evening.  Good luck with your decision!

Key Dates for GCSE Options 2023

Thursday 12th January - Virtual Options Evening

Thursday 2nd February - Online Parents’ Evening

Friday 3rd February - Deadline for options preference form

Early March Options - discussions begin

End of the summer term Option choices confirmed

*The Options Booklet and Preferences Form for 2023 will appear here in the coming months

 

Options Booklet 2023

The Options Booklet details the option choices available for Year 9 students for the academic year 2022/23 All students follow a core curriculum of English Language GCSE, English Literature GCSE, Mathematics GCSE, Science GCSE and Religious Studies GCSE. All students will also study General PE (and will be examined in GCSE PE if they choose PE GCSE as an option,) plus PSHCE and or Leadership.

Please click on the link below

OPTIONS PREFERENCE FORM

 

Business Studies

Chinese

Computer Science

Creative iMedia

Design and Technology

Drama

English Language and English Literature

Fine Art

Food Preparation and Nutrition

French

Geography

German

History

Mathematics

Media Studies

Music

Physical Education

Photography

Religious Education

Science

Spanish

Statistics and Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics