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Copleston High School in Ipswich has achieved consistently high Progress 8 scores for the past eight years, according to Principal Andy Green.
The big picture: Progress 8 measures how much students improve compared to their predicted grades. A score above 0 indicates students are performing better than expected.
Since 2017, excluding pandemic years, Copleston has scored above 0.36.
In 2023, the school reached a score of 0.56.
This means students averaged more than half a grade above predictions.
What they're saying: "To achieve this consistently over such a long period of time is testament to the superb staff, students and supportive parents that have helped to embed a culture of sustained success," Green said.
"By the time they leave Copleston, you get the best version of your 16-year-old," one parent said, praising the school's impact on their child.
By the numbers:
Over 30 students have secured scholarships to American universities.
The school's elite basketball academy ranks in the top 3 in the UK.
Beyond academics: Copleston also offers a range of extracurricular activities:
Performing arts: Recent productions include Beauty and the Beast.
Duke of Edinburgh award: Students achieved bronze, silver and gold awards last year.
The bottom line: While test scores tell part of the story, Copleston's commitment to both academic and personal growth appears to be preparing students for success beyond the classroom.
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