It was a fantastic day for our VEX Robotics teams on Friday, with pupils competing at two regional events.

Our Metals teams headed to Stowe School, while two Plastics teams travelled to Colchester to take on strong opposition.

The two teams at Stowe dominated much of the day, remaining unbeaten through numerous rounds. Both progressed to the elimination stages with the Middles boys, Demitrios, Poyraz, James, Jasper, Seb and Freddy, delivering an exceptional performance to reach the final, narrowly losing to the top-ranked side. Their consistent progress suggests that it is only a matter of time before they secure their first tournament win.

Meanwhile in Colchester, the teams showcased their newly upgraded designs. Despite a few early challenges, the Removes team, Xander, Cariana, Grace and Tori, delivered an outstanding performance, remaining unbeaten to win the regional competition and qualify for the National Championships in March. A brilliant achievement and hopefully the first of many teams to reach this prestigious stage.

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Eugene du Toit, Master (Elect) commented, “We are delighted with this year’s excellent (I)GCSE results. Our pupils have achieved a very impressive set of grades and have good reason to feel proud of themselves. These pleasing outcomes would not be possible without the support of a dedicated team of teachers and I am immensely grateful to everyone at Haileybury for all their work in enabling our pupils to be the best they can be.”

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The publication of the A level grades comes a few weeks after the publication of an equally outstanding set of IBDP grades. Indeed, when the A level and IBDP grades are combined, the 2024 Upper Sixth pupils achieved 63% A*/A grades (or the IBDP equivalent) and 89% A*- B grades (or the IBDP equivalent). These figures are also the strongest in a normal examination series in the School’s history. 

The outgoing Master, Martin Collier, commented: “I warmly congratulate the 2024 Upper Sixth on an outstanding set of results. The pupils in the year group deserve their success: they are able, committed to their studies and ambitious. These exceptional results are also a reflection of the outstanding work of the pupils’ teachers as well as the dedication of the whole staff who supported the pupils so well throughout their time at the School.”

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On March 1 2024, amidst the electrifying atmosphere of the London Olympic Aquatic Centre, our senior girls’ medley relay squad etched their names in the annals of swimming history. Maja, Alice, Ade and Laura, a tenacious and talented quartet, were crowned national champions.

Having secured their berth in the finals with unwavering resolve, our girls unleashed a display of sheer brilliance, propelled by cheers echoing poolside. In a heart-stopping final that left spectators on the edge of their seats, the girls notched a personal best time of 2.07.25 to not only clinch victory, but also secured them the national title for the second consecutive year.

The triumph at the Bath & Otter Cup is only one example of our School’s strong swimming programme. In the weeks leading up to this win, our swimmers showcased their drive at the Hertfordshire Schools Swimming League Finals, where Isla, Ade, Laura, and Alice emerged as county champions in backstroke, butterfly, freestyle and breaststroke respectively.

“Our swimmers have navigated this season with unwavering resolve. Through countless early morning training sessions and gruelling workouts, they have honed their technique and power, deservedly defending their crown.” – Mrs Kate Liddiard Head of Swimming

Beyond the medals and accolades, what we are most proud of is the camaraderie and support that defines the essence of Haileybury Swimming. From Lower School to Upper Sixth, our swimmers all share a passion and drive for excellence. Congratulations are extended to all of our swimmers who have exemplified dedication throughout the 2023/24 season.

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As has been widely reported in the media, nationally the standard of the 2023 (I)GCSEs has been reset to the 2019 standard. Haileybury’s results are significantly better than those achieved in 2019 or, indeed, any other non-pandemic year, with 77.4% of grades awarded at 9/8/7/A*/A and just under 50% awarded at 9/8/A*. Twenty five pupils, which is nearly a fifth of the cohort, achieved straight 9/8/A* grades.

The Master, Martin Collier, commented: “This is a fantastic set of (I)GCSE results. Our Fifths pupils have worked really hard and they deserve their success. That these (I)GCSE results are, by some distance, the best in the School’s history (pandemic years aside) is testament to the extraordinary efforts of pupils and staff. I congratulate them all.”

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The Master, Martin Collier, commented: “Even though the ‘normal’ standard for the awarding of  A level and the IBDP grades has been re-established this year, the educational journey of the 2023 Upper Sixth was not normal. That the results are so positive is testament to our pupils’ determination to achieve to the best of their ability and the outstanding efforts of the staff to help them do so.”

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The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) results for the summer series 2023 were published today. The results of the Haileybury pupils who sat the IBDP examinations are strong and reflect the efforts of a year group that has worked hard and with purpose. The results also reflect the high quality of teaching of the IBDP at the School over the course of the last two years.

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There is much for our pupils to celebrate:

• With over a third of all grades awarded at 9.

• Nearly four out of every five grades a 7, 8 or 9.

• Over half of our pupils got 5 or more grades 8 or 9.

Please view our full results here 

For our GCSE pupils, a significant amount of their GCSE courses were taught online during the lockdowns of 2021 and, when they were in school, the pupils were taught in bubbles for the first part of their courses. That our pupils achieved such strong results despite these challenges is all the more cause for celebration.

The following pupils achieved exceptionally strong results across their GCSEs:

Martha, Junru, Ely, Josephine, Blu, Alexander, Serena, Isabella, Maya, Roman, Luna, Sophie, Herlene, Cecilia, Oliver, Bodhi.

“I am extremely pleased with my GCSE results. I worked hard in the lead up to my exams with a clear timetable for revision, for which I would like to thank my teachers and tutors for their guidance. I am also very grateful for my family and peers for their love and support as I would not have been able to succeed without them. I can’t wait to start the next chapter of my life in sixth form at Haileybury.” – Martha

“I’m very happy with my results that i’ve received this morning. My results highlight the hard work that myself, the teachers and staff have put in over the past two years, and the support of my friends and family, who have helped me to achieve my grades today. I am now looking forward to starting my A-Levels in September.” – Blu

“I am unbelievably happy with my results and I am so glad that all the hard work paid off in the end. I couldn’t have achieved my goals without my amazing teachers who were always helpful and the support I received from Albans.” – Cecilia 

“Naturally, in the lead up to the exams there was some anxiety given that exams hadn’t been sat in three years. However, I’m delighted to come out of it with these results and thankful for the experience it has given me.” – Oliver

“The anticipation leading up to results day was so nerve wrecking but I’m so pleased with my performance. I would like to thank all my teachers, as well as Mrs Millo and Miss Hawkins for all their support.” – Herlene

“I am over the moon with my set of GCSE results. I put in a lot of time leading up to my exams and I would do the same if I were to do it again. I wouldn’t, however, have been able to do it without the support from my friends, family, teachers and tutor throughout the 2 years prior. For everyone next doing exams, keep doing the things you enjoy and work hard! It is all worth it in the end.” – Alexander 

We would like to congratulate all of those who received their (i)GCSE results today.

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It is important to note that the departing Upper Sixth pupils did not sit GCSE examinations so for many, this was their first experience of sitting public examinations. Equally, a significant amount of their A level courses were taught online during the lockdowns of 2021. That our pupils achieved such strong results despite these challenges is all the more commendable, as is the fact that the vast majority of our pupils are progressing on to a university of their choice. We could not be more proud of the departing Upper Sixth pupils.

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The following pupils achieved 3 A* grades or more in their A levels:

Dionisii

William

Jay

Isla

Martino

Haris

Reece

Harry

Daisy

Lillian

Lewis

Dylan

“I’m over the moon with my results this morning and I couldn’t have done it without the support of my teachers and friends in Alban’s. I never expected these results but I’m so happy that my hard work paid off and I can go to university knowing that I achieved everything I wanted to.” – Daisy

“Opening my results this morning was the most terrifying/nerve racking experience I have ever had! I am so over the moon with excitement and my results are a huge testament to the teachers at school who went above and beyond with help and guidance over the last 2 years and I am forever grateful for my amazing experience at Haileybury and will miss it a lot.” – Isla

“I am ecstatic with my results and I would like to thank all my teachers, family and friends as without their support, none of this would be possible.” – Jay

“This year has been tough and I am proud of what I’ve managed to achieve. To quote Jack Sparrow, ‘Was everyone watching? Because I will not be doing that again.’” – Dylan

Best of luck to our departing Upper Sixth, the School wishes you well in your future endeavours and we look forward to seeing what you will go on to achieve.

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Mr Stephen Campbell, Deputy Head (Academic)

Our IB pupils have worked exceptionally hard whilst studying for their Diploma and we are delighted that their efforts have been rewarded.

Haileybury pupils achieved an average score of over 38 points. This is more than eight points higher than the worldwide average of 30 points, and is equivalent to 5 A grades at A level. Given the context of the previous two years, we could not be more proud of their achievements.

Lilibet and Ariana achieved full marks in their Diploma, scoring an exceptional 45 points; this score places them in the top 1% of all pupils worldwide. Madeleine , Hadrien , Luca , Anastasia and Christina secured 44 points. 30% of Haileybury pupils were awarded a prestigious Bilingual Diploma, demonstrating their dedication to expanding their language profiles.

This year was our biggest IB cohort yet, with more than 50% more pupils taking the IBDP at Haileybury in 2022 than in previous years. These results are testament to the efforts of pupils and their teachers in a period of many challenges. They should justifiably be proud of their achievements and we look forward to seeing what they will achieve in the future as they join universities in the UK, US, Italy, France and Germany, to name but a few.

The Master, Martin Collier, states that “This is an excellent set of results, especially given the context of the past two years. Our International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) pupils have worked very hard indeed and they deserve their success. This was one of our largest IBDP cohorts ever; these results stand as testament to the fact that the IBDP is flourishing at Haileybury. Lastly, I would like to pay tribute to the teaching staff whose dedication and considerable expertise has made this impressive set of results possible.’

IB Co-ordinator, Abigail Mash, states that “It has been a pleasure to work with such a fantastic cohort and to see their hard work rewarded. Our pupils have shown determination over the course of the last two years and these impressive results are a fitting conclusion to their time at Haileybury”.

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Rather than flexing knowledge, the challenge requires contestants to think outside the box to use problem-solving techniques such as abstraction, decomposition and pattern recognition. These are considered the basis of computer science and programming.

What is the challenge?

The OUCC Challenge is set by Oxford of University with merits and distinctions awarded by the UK Bebras.

In a 40 minute round, pupils were asked to solve as many computational problems as possible. Although the OUCC is designed, the solutions must be created using programming code, and this is where the skills required for computer science come into force.

Entries are measured against others in their category in the school, with the two categories being Junior, Intermediate and Elite. They also compete against other schools around the UK to win Gold awards, an honour only given to top-performing pupils nationally.

The whole of Lower School 1 took part in the Junior Category. Pupils from Lower School 2 and Computer Science pupils from Removes were entered for the Intermediate category. Also, our Lower Sixth Computer Science pupils took part in the Elite category.

Giving pupils a chance to master their computational thinking skills and improve their problem-solving techniques, the OUCC is an innovative challenge that goes beyond classroom learning.

This, along with the opportunity it provides to compete against pupils across the country and take part in a challenge by Oxford of University has made the experience particularly exciting. As Agastyaa from Edmonstone put it,  “It was a fun and challenging experience.”

Strong representation from Haileybury

In Lower School 1, 26% of pupils who entered received Gold Awards, 25% in Lower School 2 achieved the same honour, and in Removes 21% were awarded Gold. This marks a huge achievement in a challenge where 87,000 pupils in the Junior category took part nationally and over 15,5000 in the Intermediate category. All pupils performing strongly in the challenge and are worthy of praise, but in particular Removes pupils that have been invited to take part in the Oxford University Computing Challenge in February.

Kate Donkin Teacher of Computer Science said, “we are immeasurably proud of all the pupils who competed in the Bebras Challenge. They all worked hard to prepare for the competition, showed great resilience and determination to keep going and try their best even when they were faced with some extremely challenging problems to solve.  This was matched with the respect to each other those who had earned distinctions and merits with several classes breaking out into spontaneous rounds of applause. It means they may have discovered a talent they didn’t know they had, and it has lit a fire under many of them who now wish to explore STEM more”.

We wish them all luck for the final in February.

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Pupils who received straight 9/A* grades are as follows: Lena, Derin, Tabitha, Patrick, Declan, Hilary, Arhyam, Charlotte, Jack, Ida, Sakura and Wendy.

When asked how it felt to receive straight 9/A* grades, Fifths pupil Patrick said: “I’m really happy with my grades particularly as I wasn’t expecting to achieve the results I did and I am going to spend today with my friends to celebrate.” Another pupil Declan, mentioned that he will be celebrating with a trip to a waterpark: “To celebrate, we are going to a waterpark for the day and are going out for a celebratory dinner tonight. I’m feeling very relieved to have been awarded straight 9s, I’m so glad that my hard work has paid off.”

Another pupil who was awarded straight 9/A*s was Fifths pupil Lena. Hoping to go into medicine in the future, Lena will be taking Biology and Chemistry at higher level for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IDBP) in September. Lena said: “I feel really proud of myself for achieving such great results since I had been working really hard and finally have proof that all my work paid off.”

Studying for exams and assessments can be challenging, but with the support from his teachers, Arhyam was able to channel his nerves into revising and was ultimately able to achieve an exceptional run of straight 9/A* grades also. He said: “My teachers were very supportive and reassuring. At times I would doubt myself but their reassurance gave me confidence.” Arhyam will be taking Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry for his A levels in September.

When asked how she prepared for her (i)GCSEs Charlotte said: “In order to revise I looked at checklists which my teachers gave to me, especially in the sciences, as these defined what exactly can come up in the exams.” Fifths pupil Tabitha also commented: “For me, the best method was definitely the use of online flashcards. My advice is to start writing concise flashcards as early as possible.”

The past year has been difficult for many, yet our pupils have continued to strive towards their goals and with their hard work and the support of their teachers and Haileybury staff, they have achieved an excellent set of results to be proud of.

The Master, Martin Collier commented: “These exceptional results stand as testament to the outstanding efforts of the 2021 (i)GCSE cohort of pupils. They showed extraordinary resilience in the face of considerable challenges and they worked hard, especially during the period of the assessments. We are very proud indeed of the pupils and we congratulate them on achieving a wonderful set of examination results.”

We would like to congratulate all of those who receive their (i)GCSE results today.

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