This year 75% of Newport High Year 11 students gained 5 A*-C grades or the vocational equivalent. This is an excellent result – the best ever for the school and represents a 24% increase on our 2009 outcome. Congratulations everyone – this is a result of the dedication of staff and the hard work of the students themselves.
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This year, 89% of our Year 13 students successfully achieved an A level qualification.
Many of our Year 13 students will now progress to University. These include Helen Wood who will read Psychology at Oxford University after gaining 4 Grade A’s at A2 and a Grade C at AS.
 Head Girl Zenab Farzal, who achieved 2 Distinction Grades in Applied Science and a C in English Literature, will take up a place at Swansea University reading Law. Stephanie Pearce gained A, B & D grades and is moving on to Swansea University to read Biological Sciences. Twins Bethany and Josie Singleton each gained identical results – 2 B grades and 1 C grade. Bethany will be studying Audiology at Bristol University whilst Josie will be studying Radiotherapy and Oncology at Cardiff University. (more…)
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South Wales East Assembly Member Veronica German has today hailed the innovative teaching methods that have allowed Newport High School to once again vastly improve on its past GCSE results.
Veronica German AM, who visited the school only recently, commented:
“This is excellent news. Newport High’s innovative curriculum structure has led the school from strength to strength. Hopefully this can be an inspiration to other schools around Wales.
“Newport High offers a whole new way of raising the expectations of students and staff alike. A special mention must go to the Headteacher Gary Schlick who has done so much for the school. I have no doubt that new Headteacher Karyn Keane will successfully continue the great work that has been done.” (more…)
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Newport High School Students have made the front Page of the South Wales Argus twice in as many weeks.
Following our most successful results ever, the school and students have featured heavily on the front page of the South Wales Argus on both A-Level and GCSE results days. (more…)
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Dear Parent / Carer
Having been Deputy Headteacher since 2005, it is a privilege to write to you to introduce myself as the new Headteacher of Newport High School. I am delighted to have been appointed and will continue to work to promote the achievement and success of our students, staff and local community. (more…)
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