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GCSE English Results Buck National Trends
Students at Brampton College studying GCSE English Language and Literature were delighted with their results yesterday which bucked national trends. Following Mr Gove’s reforms of the assessment procedures for GCSE…
Best Ever A level Sociology Results!
• 5 students achieved A*/A after only 1 year of study • A*/A percentage of 91% • 100% A*/A grades for Brampton’s 2 year Sociology students • The majority of…
Is testing Useful?
There has been a lot written about the role of examinations and how they are used. Indeed, if this was all we concentrated on then the learning experience would be…
Choosing an Independent Sixth Form FAQ
Deciding on where to study your A-Levels is a big step. Choosing an institution that is right for you will have an enormous impact on the success of you or…
Results Day Preparation
The 30th June was the last day to change choices on track. UCAS has updated its website ready for results day www.ucas.com/apply It is good to make sure you are…
Enjoy Your Holiday
As our students and teachers start their summer holiday I would encourage them to take the time to read Anne Murphy Paul’s blog. She has an article called “Leisure is…
Disappointed with your A level results?
In August we will join with many of our students who are celebrating their success in the A level examinations and confirming their place at University. Yet we will meet…
The implication of unconditional A level offers
Competition for universities to attract strong candidates is fierce. They have revived the practice of offering unconditional offers to strong candidates. Birmingham started this trend last year when it gave…
Brampton College Encourages Our Students To Read For Pleasure
Further to the article on reading for pleasure in today’s Guardian. Link to article Guardian Much research has focussed on the effects of literacy on educational outcomes. A recent report…
The Successful Student
I was intrigued by the blog by Gretchen Gavett When We Learn From failure . She refers to a recent HBS working paper, by Christopher G. Myers, Bradley R. Staats,…
After what will be six years with the college, our Principal, John Wilson, will be leaving us at the end of the current academic year to take up a new role at a school in Central London. We wish John well and thank him for his exceptional service and contribution to the college and his commitment to our students.