Congratulations to all our students on an excellent set of GCSE and A Level results

11th August 2021Administrator

Congratulations to all our students on an excellent set of GCSE and A Level results. In spite of the coronavirus pandemic, our students have demonstrated incredible resilience and determination that enabled them to work with teachers online during lockdown, catch-up at school and complete all their assessments in order to succeed and achieve the results they deserve.

At GCSE, the results for the most able students were exceptional with over 100 students achieving the top grades (9-7) in English and maths. There were over 100 grades at 9-7 in the sciences – biology, chemistry and physics. In total, ACS students achieved 491 grades at 9-7.

With 87 GCSE Grade 9 results, the progress students have made from their primary school is excellent. In the last few years, the school has achieved a considerable increase in the percentage of students achieving grade 5 and above equivalent in English and maths. This year, almost 80% of students made better than expected progress in English and maths.

We are also pleased to say that the vast majority of our A Level and Level 3 students secured their first choice of university or apprenticeship and will be continuing their studies at Russell Group and other leading institutions both in the UK and abroad, reading a wide range of subjects including medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, economics, engineering, finance, law, computing, psychology and fashion. We wish them all the very best for the future.

We are proud that we are able to offer a wide choice at A level and Level 3 and the success of our students in all subjects is testament to our belief that students should be given choice and opportunity.

Our Headteacher Gerard McKenna commented:

“Our students have shown amazing fortitude and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have endured lockdowns, remote learning, regular COVID testing as well as unparalleled changes to assessment procedures. Given that our community has suffered particularly high infection rates, we are especially proud of your achievements and wish you every success in your future endeavours. I would also like to thank all of our teachers and support staff who have worked tirelessly to support our students in extremely challenging and unprecedented circumstances.”

 

ACS students perform at the unveiling of the Art Mural in Alperton

20th July 2021Administrator

Last Sunday, a group of Alperton students representing ACS Music, made our community proud by performing at the unveiling of the Art Mural in Alperton designed and influenced by a number of our students.

The students performed on the Dhol drums, played the piano and sang for an audience of almost one hundred people. They performed with a lot of confidence and skill and were very well received by the audience.

Well done to all students for representing the first community performance of the year with many more to come next year. Thank you to Ms Ernestine for organising this great event.

 

Year 12’s try Ultimate Frisbee during Activity Week

15th July 2021Administrator

The Year 12 students of Alperton Community School were given the opportunity to experience the game of Ultimate Frisbee during Activity Week last Monday. Led by Mr. Lazaroo, a group of volunteers from the local community facilitated the Ultimate Frisbee taster sessions for almost 150 students over the course of the entire day. The volunteers coached students on how to improve their throwing and catching technique, whilst also introducing the fundamental rules of the sport. Soon after, the students were able to play matches against each other based on their form classes and showcase their newly acquired skills. There was a lot of friendly and positive competition amongst the students and the session was ultimate-ly fun for all the students, volunteers as well as accompanying staff members who joined in. (more…)

A very successful and engaging Activities Week at Alperton

15th July 2021Administrator

Many thanks to all teachers and staff for the commitment, resilience and hard work in planning and delivering a fantastic week of activities last week. All students showed a lot of enthusiasm and it was nice to see how engaged they were in learning new skills. (more…)

Alperton Achieves Flagship School Status Again

25th June 2021Administrator
We are proud to announce that our school has achieved IQM Flagship School status again.

IQM Flagship School award recognises those unique schools who played a strong leadership role in developing inclusion best practice in their school or a network of schools. It promotes equal opportunities for all pupils, regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, attainment and background. An inclusive school is defined by Ofsted as one in which the teaching and learning, achievements, attitudes and well-being of every student matter.

Click here to read the article posted on the IQM’s website.
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Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award expedition to Wales

18th June 2021Administrator
Congratulations to Ms Edwards and Ms Ernestine and to our 24 enthusiastic year 12 students for a fantastic Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award expedition to Wales last week. A compelling account of their experience can be read below:

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Oxygen for India Emergency Appeal

8th June 2021Administrator

For the past few weeks Alperton Community School has been collecting donations from staff and students for the British Asian Trust to support the people of India with the devastating impact of COVID-19. (more…)