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Weekly Bulletin 10/09/2021
Published 10/09/21
Featuring our new Heads of School and Prefects, new members of staff, ATL winners, School news and much more...
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Read MoreOutstanding GCSE Results for Duke of Kent School Pupils
Published 05/08/21We at Duke of Kent School could not be prouder of our Year 11 cohort for their assiduousness and collective endeavour in what has been an incredibly challenging year. The outstanding GCSE results reflect their very best efforts, and the support of our whole school community.
Our Year 11s achieved an overall GCSE pass rate of 99.7%, with a commendable 85% of our pupils gaining a grade 7 or above, or in old money, an A grade. Indeed, 67% gained a grade 8 or above. The cohort average across all subjects was a grade 7. This is a truly fantastic achievement, and reflects the outstanding GCSE results our pupils achieve annually, enabling each one of them entry to their first choice of school or college.
Without a doubt, the numbers reflect incredibly favourably on our pupils, but as ever, it is the story behind the numbers that will stay with us as a school. This was a year group that experienced two lockdowns, extended remote learning, great uncertainty and, ultimately, an extensive internal examination series. No cohort in the history of our school has been examined and assessed more thoroughly, and it is with tremendous admiration of their spirit, and also professional certainty that we recognise these achievements and everything they represent.
Overall GCSE pass rate of 99.7%
67% achieved a grade 8 or above
85% achieved a grade 7 or above
Cohort average level 7
55 Grade 9s achieved (16% of total)
GCSE Maths average grade = 8
GCSE English Language and Literature average grade =8
GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics average grade = 8
Mr Damian Allen, Academic Progress and Data Coordinator
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin 09/07/2021
Published 09/07/21Featuring DofE, Watersports Day, History Trip, Prep and Pre-prep Trips day and much more...
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin 02/07/2021
Published 02/07/21Featuring an Independent Schools of the Year announcement, a trip to Hampton Court, match reports, Year 5 assembly and much more...
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin 25/06/2021
Published 25/06/21Featuring cricketer Fi Morris, Bronze DofE, The Great Fire of London, Year 4 assembly and so much more...
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Read MoreWeekly Bulletin 18/06/2021
Published 18/06/21Featuring Willow Weaving with our Artists in Residence, Refugee Week, The Lady of Shalott, Match reports and much more...
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin 11/06/2021
Published 11/06/21Featuring the new House names, World Ocean's Day, UKMT, Mountain Bike Club, match reports and much more...
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin 28/05/2021
Published 28/05/21Featuring information about attending matches, a butterfly release, buddies in Pre-prep, matches and more...
Read MoreMrs Knox Elected for the ISA Board
Published 21/05/21The Governing Board is delighted to announce that our Head, Mrs Sue Knox, has been elected as an Executive Councillor to the Board of the Independent Schools’ Association (ISA). She will be invited to sit on one of the National Committees advising on the strategic and operational direction of the Association. The ISA is one of the oldest independent schools’ organisations and supports over 600 independent schools in the UK and overseas. We highly value our membership and the extensive programmes and professional development opportunities which benefit our staff and pupils. I am sure you will join me in congratulating Mrs Knox.
The Governing Board and I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our teachers and pupils on the resilience and determination they have again shown this term. We keep closely up to date with all that is going on in the School and are so impressed by the innovative activities and the positive way the pupils and staff continue to respond to changing situations. I look forward, all being well, to Parents’ Day on the 10th July when we can celebrate the wonderful achievements of the pupils, reflect on an extraordinary year and enjoy an afternoon of picnics, music and company.
Richard Brocksom, Chair, Board of Governors.
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin 14/05/2021
Published 14/05/21Featuring the Year 5 social evening, match reports, Mental Health Awareness Week and much more...
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin 07/05/2021
Published 07/05/21Featuring the Prep School Sustainability Committee, Year 9 History trip, Stars of the Week, match reports and more...
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin 30/04/2021
Published 30/04/21Featuring matches, School Charity updates, careers seminars, the PADoK walk, Stars of the Week and more...