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Perse pupils celebrate GCSE results with over half of entries graded 9
Perse pupils are celebrating outstanding GCSE results with 90% of entries receiving the top 9-7 grades (equivalent to the old A*-A). The highest grade of 9 was received by 55% of entries, while 79% of entries were graded at either 9 or 8 (equivalent to the old A* grade). Ten or more grade 9s were […]
Skilled Perse scholar secures a sensational six A* A level grades
Accomplished academic Neelkantha (Upper Sixth) is celebrating achieving an astounding six A* grades at A level. He attained top marks across the board in maths, computer science (both completed in Lower Sixth), further maths, biology, chemistry and physics. In addition, he secured grades S (the highest mark) and 1 in this year’s two STEP maths […]
Almost 80% of A level entries graded A*-A as Perse students secure stellar results
Perse Upper Sixth students have achieved impressive A level results with 115 pupils – nearly two-thirds of the year group – attaining three or more grades at A* or A. Almost 80% of entries were graded A*-A with just under 94% graded A*-B. A quarter of the cohort (46 pupils) obtained three or more A* […]
International Linguistics Olympiad success for Perse student
Tom (Upper Sixth) broke the language barrier to earn a top 10 finish and a gold medal at the International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL) in Taiwan. Representing the UK at the IOL following his success in the national Olympiad, Tom came an impressive ninth overall in a field of almost 230 participants from across the world. […]
Perse student does the business at International Economics Olympiad
Octavian (Upper Sixth) demonstrated a head for figures by securing a bronze medal at the International Economics Olympiad (IEO) in Azerbaijan. He was part of the UK team that finished 13th overall out of 52 countries taking part at the IEO in Baku, having qualified from the Great British Economics Olympiad national finals at Rochester […]
Perse performing arts shortlisted for prestigious award
The Perse School has been recognised for the high quality of its performing arts provision after being shortlisted in the 2025 Independent Schools of the Year (ISOTY) Awards. At The Perse, the performing arts provide a powerful platform for pupils to grow into confident, capable individuals as a vital part of a well-rounded education. The […]
Perse hockey player scores for England at major tournament
Thomas (Year 11) experienced the thrill of representing his country after playing for England boys’ U16 hockey team this summer. He helped England finish fifth at the Rabo 8-Nations – a competition featuring youth sides from Europe’s top hockey-playing countries – in the Netherlands. However, Thomas enjoyed personal success, scoring a goal and claiming a […]
Success is logical for Perse team at International Olympiad
A trio of Perse students kept their minds on the job to finish runners-up in the International Logic Olympiad (ILO). Neelkantha (Upper Sixth), Hercules (Lower Sixth) and Ryan (Year 11) were joined by Texas-based team-mate Arav for the ILO at Stanford University after making it through a series of online qualifying rounds. They were one […]
Peak District piques excitement for Perse Ascent Group
An unforgettable adventure in the Peak District was embarked on by more than 150 Perse Year 9 pupils taking part in the PES Ascent Group summer camp. Joined by enthusiastic Year 10 and Sixth Form student leaders, they took part in a wide range of adventurous activities, including raft building, high ropes challenges, backwoods cooking […]
Perse pupils savour Summit 11 Sweden adventure
More than 60 Perse students participated in this year’s PES Summit 11 canoeing expedition in Sweden. They paddled in groups between the islands of the incredible Stora Le lake, honing their paddling techniques and strengthening their teamwork along the way. Students also collaborated to cook all their meals over open fires and set up camp […]
Chaucer inspires Perse pupils to top prizes in literary competition
John (Year 7) and Francis (Year 5) secured a brotherly double with victories in a national creative writing competition. The siblings won their respective categories in the Canterbury Tales Writing Competition, organized by The Chaucer Heritage Trust, with John taking the honours in the 11-14 age group and Francis the 5-10 section. With the competition’s […]
Perse pupil has formula for success in chemistry competition
Hoi Ching (Year 9) demonstrated her scientific know-how to help her team enjoy success in a major chemistry competition. She was part of a four-strong group that finished third in the You Be the Chemist national finals at Cambridge University. To reach the finals, they produced a video about their imaginative answer to prevent flooding […]
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