Academy celebrates GCSE success - 2009

Staff and students have been celebrating record-breaking GCSE results, with the percentage of students achieving 5A*-C grades increasing to 74%. This year, 26% of students have achieved five or more A*-C grades including English and maths. Two years ago, the year before the academy opened, its predecessor Drayton High School achieved only 12%.

Ruth Robinson, Principal of North Oxfordshire Academy, said: "It is encouraging that we have sustained our improvement that began last year but I am particularly pleased that we have seen a 50% increase in the number of students achieving five or more GCSE at grade A to C. These results demonstrate the continued improvement at North Oxfordshire Academy. There is still a long way to go but we are confident that we can acheive much more."

Charlotte Rendle-Short, Deputy Chief Executive for the United Learning Trust (ULT), which sponsors the academy, said: "In only its second year, North Oxfordshire Academy has made progress on its journey to becoming an outstanding school. I congratulate the students on their hard work and Ruth Robinson and her team for their dedication and commitment."