Exam Results, Progression and Performance
Ofsted Information
View full details of the school's previous Ofsted Reports
School Performance Tables
To see the improvement in results at Blenheim over the last few years and for comparative information about our examination results last summer, please go to the Schools' Performance Tables published by the Department for Education.
Blenheim High School Performance Results KS4
Blenheim High School Performance Results KS5
Exam Results and Progression
Below you can find detailed information about our key exam results for both GCSE and GCE level and the progression of our Year 11 and Year 13 students after they have completed their exams.
Key Stage 4 Results
Key Stage 4 Results Summary
Blenheim’s 2023 GCSE and A Level results broke school records in a number of areas. A combination of well-researched teaching and learning practices, rhythmical assessment and feedback, frequent reporting, well - timed interventions and consistent monitoring of student performance, coupled with an extended day for Years 11 & 13 students, led to the majority of outcomes surpassing those achieved previously.
‘The return to pre-pandemic grading means that national results will be lower than last summer. It will be most meaningful to compare this year’s results with 2019, the last year that summer exams were taken before the pandemic.’
Rachel Taylor, Associate Director, Standards & Technical Issues, Ofqual
Headline Figures
GCSE Grade 9 - 4
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Blenheim 2023 |
Blenheim 2019 |
5 or more + 9 - 4 incl. Maths & English |
66%* |
65% |
Maths 9 - 4 |
74% |
78% |
English Language 9 - 4 |
76%* |
72% |
English Literature 9 - 4 |
75% |
78% |
Maths & English only 9 - 4 |
70%* |
64% |
Combined Science 9 - 4 |
83%* |
71% |
Total 9 - 4 |
70%* |
69% |
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School Record * |
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GCSE Grade 9 - 5
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Blenheim 2023 |
Blenheim 2019 |
5 or more + 9 - 5 incl. Maths & English |
44% |
41% |
Maths 9 - 5 |
52% |
58% |
English Language 9 - 5 |
59%* |
53% |
English Literature 9 - 5 |
62%* |
53% |
Maths & English only 9 - 5 |
49%* |
49% |
Combined Science 9 - 5 |
65%* |
53% |
Total 9 - 5 |
55% |
53% |
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School Record * |
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GCSE Grade 9 - 7
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Blenheim 2023 |
Blenheim 2019 |
5 or more + 9 - 7 incl. Maths & English |
10%* |
4% |
Maths 9 - 7 |
18% |
21% |
English Language 9 - 7 |
22%* |
9% |
English Literature 9 - 7 |
24% |
12% |
Maths & English only 9 - 7 |
14%* |
8% |
Combined Science 9 - 7 |
27%* |
21% |
Total 9 - 7 |
23% |
17% |
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School Record * |
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English Baccalaureate Curriculum Outcomes (Grades 9 – 5 and 9 - 7).
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Blenheim 2023 |
Blenheim 2019 |
Geography 9 - 7 |
21% |
17% |
Geography 9 - 5 |
50% |
57% |
History 9 - 7 |
21% |
16% |
History 9 - 5 |
50% |
35% |
French 9 - 7 |
38% |
40% |
French 9 - 5 |
69% |
75% |
Spanish 9 - 7 |
34% |
36% |
Spanish 9 - 5 |
82% |
68% |
Computing 9 - 7 |
60% |
12% |
Computing 9 - 5 |
80% |
53% |
10 Highest Achieving GCSE Students
Name |
GCSE |
Destination |
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Grade 9 |
Grade 8 |
Grade 7 |
Grade 6 |
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Student 1 |
4 |
4 |
1 |
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Blenheim Sixth Form |
Student 2 |
3 |
4 |
2 |
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Blenheim Sixth Form |
Student 3 |
2 |
6 |
1 |
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Sutton Grammar |
Student 4 |
2 |
5 |
2 |
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Blenheim Sixth Form |
Student 5 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
Esher College |
Student 6 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
Blenheim Sixth Form |
Student 7 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Blenheim Sixth Form |
Student 8 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Blenheim Sixth Form |
Student 9 |
3 |
1 |
5 |
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Blenheim Sixth Form |
Student 10 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
Blenheim Sixth Form |
Key Stage 5 Results
Key Stage 5 Results Summary
The Sixth Form at Blenheim provides a vibrant learning environment for post 16 students in dedicated accommodation. Sixth Formers benefit from their own exclusive reception, student entrance, cafe and study area.
A Level Outcomes
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Blenheim 2023 |
Blenheim 2019 |
A* - A |
23%* |
16% |
A* - B |
50%* |
41% |
A* - C |
76% |
71% |
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School Record * |
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L3 BTEC Outcomes
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Blenheim 2023 |
Blenheim 2019 |
D* |
13%* |
6% |
D* - D |
52%* |
25% |
D* - M |
80%* |
50% |
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School Record * |
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10 Highest Achieving A Level Students
Names |
Grades |
Qualification 1 |
Qualification 2 |
Qualification 3 |
Qualification 4 |
Destination |
Student 1 |
A* A* A* |
Mathematics |
Further Maths |
Physics |
n/a |
Oxford – Physics |
Student 2 |
A* A A C |
Biology |
Chemistry |
Further Maths |
Maths |
Leeds – Medicine |
Student 3 |
A* A A |
Chemistry |
Mathematics |
Further Maths |
n/a |
Bristol – Maths |
Student 4 |
A* A A |
Chemistry |
Mathematics |
Further Maths |
n/a |
D’ham - Primary Teaching |
Student 5 |
A A A B |
English Lit |
Psychology |
Mathematics |
History |
Nottingham – Law |
Student 6 |
A A A |
Drama |
Geography |
Sociology |
n/a |
Durham - Geography |
Student 7 |
A A A |
Biology |
Chemistry |
Sociology |
n/a |
B’ham – Medical Science |
Student 8 |
A* A B |
Biology |
Further Maths |
Mathematics |
n/a |
Surrey – Maths |
Student 9 |
A A A |
Mathematics |
Physics |
Product Design |
n/a |
Warwick – Engineering |
Student 10 |
A B Dis * |
Biology |
Chemistry |
BTEC H&S Care |
n/a |
Applying for Vet Medicine |
Year 11 and Year 13 progression
Intent
Blenheim is committed to providing a planned programme of careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG), framed by the Gatsby Benchmarks, for all students in Years 7 to 13. The programme aims to give students the knowledge, understanding and skills to plan and manage their progression through learning and into working life. Blenheim strives to ensure equality of opportunity by widening students’ horizons, providing inspiration and raising aspiration to unlock the potential of all learners. This will be achieved through:
- Self-awareness - helping students to reflect on their ambitions, interests, strengths and abilities, recognise their potential and how they can shape their future via the Life Skills and Wellbeing programme of study.
- Career Exploration - helping students to understand and investigate career opportunities, learning pathways, the labour market and employment sectors via the Blenheim curriculum education initiative “Careers in Context”.
- Career Management - helping students to plan, make decisions, implement choices and develop a range of skills enabling them to manage their own careers and prepare themselves for employment via the provision of statutory professional careers guidance from years 11 to 13. This includes links to a variety of internet based careers programmes, E-Magazines, details of apprenticeships and work-based training schemes, Further Education College and University open and taster days and much more. In addition, we have a separate Careers Library which contains a large range of reference books, university and college prospectuses and employment sector information.
Implementation
Providing a distinct and progressive careers curriculum for every year group and embracing and embedding the requirements of the Gatsby Benchmarks. The careers programme is implemented through regular curriculum moments in Life Skills and Wellbeing lessons and across each department through Careers in Context initiative, assemblies on options and pathways, and information events for both students and parents. There is exposure to employers and employees via careers insight talks and webinars from Speakers for Schools, giving students a chance to ask meaningful questions. Access to labour market information is delivered through regular careers bulletins showcasing a wide variety of career sectors. Themed events throughout the year, including National Apprenticeship Week and National Careers Week strive to inspire and inform our learners. Offering access to information on the full range of FE, HE and vocational pathways including apprenticeships and T levels.
Impact
Blenheim’s Careers Programme is assessed using a variety of measures; integrated in the Life Skills & Wellbeing curriculum, whole school “careers in context” initiative delivered in all curriculum subject areas that is quality assured during work sampling, student and parent surveys at transition points, completing the Careers & Enterprise Company’s Compass Audit every 6 months, monitoring destinations data and the school's development plan.
Full details on Blenheim's Career Provision