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SCD features at the top of the GCSE tables for Hertfordshire

You may have seen the local press carrying stories about GCSE league tables recently. The various measures can seem a bit confusing but we thought you might like to know just how well our students performed compared to those in other schools in Hertfordshire.

There are two measures which are used to judge a school’s success now: Attainment 8 and Progress 8. Essentially, these measures reflect the average attainment of the students over a range of 8 subjects (including English and Maths) – that is the actual grades they achieved – and the average progress made by the students since the end of Primary School. Progress is a measure which takes into account the starting points of secondary school students and how much value is added to their achievements by their experience at their secondary school. A more detailed explanation can be found here.

League tables now rank schools according to the Progress 8 measure as it reflects the impact of the education received at the school and not just the innate ability of its students. We were delighted to note that, on this measure, we were ranked 7th of 145 in the whole of Hertfordshire. The tables can be seen here. However, looking at the schools ranked above us, only the top one, Herts and Essex Science College, a girls’ school, scores more highly than us in terms of the Attainment 8 measure. If ranked, therefore, by the progress made by students, followed by their attainment, we would come out as the most successful mixed state school in the county – a fantastic achievement!

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29th January

Year 8 Swimmers Make Waves at County Championships

We are delighted to announce that two of our Year 8 pupils, Sam C and Grace F, have achieved significant success in the pool, qualifying for and competing at the prestigious County Swimming Championships. Qualification for Counties is a major milestone in the swimming world. To be eligible, swimmers must achieve strict published qualifying times and rank within the top 25 competitors in their age group across the entire county. Both students have demonstrated exceptional talent to reach this elite standard. Sam has secured his place in an incredible variety of events, demonstrating his versatility across both sprints and long-distance endurance races. Representing Berkhamsted Swim Club, Sam will be competing at the Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre in St Albans throughout January. His comprehensive schedule includes: Freestyle: 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1500m Butterfly: 50m, 100m, and 200m Individual Medley: 100m, 200m, and 400m Matching this high standard of performance is Grace F, who represents the U13 age group. Grace has already secured a fantastic 9th place ranking in the county for the 100m breaststroke. Beyond this individual success, Grace is a dedicated member of Ricky Swim Club and a vital part of the SCD team, regularly representing the school in the Herts League. Reaching this level requires a sustained and high level of commitment. Over the past eight months, both swimmers have balanced intense training schedules and regular licensed galas alongside their academic studies. Their success is a testament not only to their athletic ability but also to their discipline and excellent time management. Please join us in congratulating Grace on her top10 ranking and wis