Royal High School Bath, GDST is celebrating the success of its International Baccalaureate students who were among 170,000 IB Diploma Programme students worldwide who received their results yesterday.
These results are the first wave of public examination results for those students who, because of the pandemic, have never sat a formal exam, which makes their 100% success rate, with an outstanding average points score of 37 out of 45 all the more remarkable.
Three students achieved more than 40+ points which puts them in the top 1% of IB successes globally and the personal achievements of a number of students was remarkable.
Kate Reynolds, Head, said, “We are thrilled for these students who tackled the rigours of the IB Diploma Programme with typical Royal High grit and determination, and were rewarded with a great set of results. It has been a challenging couple of years for these students, and with the support of our dedicated teaching staff we are delighted to see them move onto the next phase of their lives with sure footing.”
Students did well across all subjects but were strongest in maths, computer science, Latin and art where all students achieved 7 points.
Luke Benedict, Head of Sixth Form, said, “I am thrilled for this most remarkable group of girls who have shown such extraordinary levels of resilience, spirit, verve and energy while in the Sixth Form.”
He went on to add about the IB, “It is one element of the Sixth Form of the Royal High School that makes it truly special and it constantly reminds me of what learning should be about.”
Royal High School Bath GDST is so proud of each and every student who has taken the IB Diploma, and is the only school in the Bath area to run it. Through the IB Diploma programme, students develop the professional, academic and personal skills to be ready for future challenges they may face. Luke added, “The IB is a testing qualification and does demand a great deal from those who do it, and doubly so within the constraints of a pandemic. But the rewards are immeasurable, of course, and it has been a privilege to see these students grow academically, develop in confidence and flourish in the ways that the IB unlocks. I know they will thrive in whatever they attempt and wish them every success in the future.
“We look forward to hearing more of these students as they move on to their universities and chosen careers beyond school – all Year 13 students join over 70,000 Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) alumnae; a network providing invaluable mentoring and career opportunities for life.
“Royal High School Bath GDST wish this year’s IB cohort every success and happiness as they move forward onto the next steps in their academic careers, and we hope they come back to Royal High soon to share their stories and inspire future generations of IB students.”