International Baccalaureate results day 2022

Posted: 6th July 2022


15th July 2022 – 10:03

Felsted School

Felsted is delighted to announce excellent results in the 2022 IB Diploma Programme.

Every Felsted pupil undertaking the challenging International Baccalaureate Diploma in 2022 passed with flying colours, achieving an average point score of 36 out of 45, well exceeding the global average of 31.98.

Nearly 20% of Felsted’s IB candidates achieved a world-class score of 40 points or above, which is equivalent to four A*s at A level, and more than half achieved more than 35 points, equivalent to two A*s and one A at A Level.

With such impressive results under their belts, this year’s cohort have secured places at some of the world’s top universities, including Felsted student Titus Zangemeister, from Hamburg, whose near-perfect score of 44 points out of a possible 45 means he has more than met his offer to read Physics at Imperial College London, although he is also considering options abroad. Other Felsted IB students will be taking up university places at Bristol, Warwick, Queen Mary’s, Exeter, Newcastle, Bocconi (Milan) and Northeastern (US).

“This is an excellent set of results from a superb group of students.” Comments Felsted’s Head, Chris Townsend. “Similar to the last two years, this year’s students have coped remarkably well after being disrupted by factors beyond their control and the class of 2022 can be extremely proud of the hard work that they have put in to achieve these exceptional results. We wish them every success as they move on to their next stage of education or into the workplace.”

The IB is a globally recognised qualification,” says Felsted’s Director of IB, Karen Woodhouse. “Felsted is one of only a relatively small number of UK schools to have long experience of offering this wide curriculum as an alternative to A levels and our candidates achieve consistently high results, which open the door to the world’s top universities and careers. One of the best things about this global qualification at Felsted is the cosmopolitan nature of the cohort taking the course, with students from the UK, Italy, Germany, Kazakhstan, Russia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Felsted’s top scoring IB candidate

Felsted’s top scorer, with a remarkable score of 44 points (out of a total of 45), was Titus Zangemeister from Hamburg in Germany. Titus and his family moved over to the UK 8 years ago when Titus joined Felsted Prep School as a day student. More recently, his family has moved back to Hamburg, and Titus has finished his time as one of our full boarders.

As well as his academic prowess, Titus has been a School Prefect and the founder and editor of the pupil magazine ‘The Source’, which publishes student articles on a broad range of academic, social and political topics. Titus’ sister, Julia, is also at Felsted, and scored the winning goal for the Under 16 Hockey team in their national final victory earlier this year. Titus has met his offer to read Physics at Imperial College London, although he is also considering other options abroad.


8th July 2022 – 11:39

Sidcot School

Despite the challenges of taking public examinations for the first time, Sidcot’s IB cohort have all passed the Diploma, achieving an average score of 35.1 – once again above the world average for the year.

Our top performer (and outgoing Head Girl), Fiona Williams, scored 41 out of a possible 45, which is among the top percentages of IB students worldwide. She leaves Sidcot to study European Business Studies with Languages at the University of Applied Sciences in Regensburg, Germany from October 2022.

Speaking of her experience, Fiona said, “Growing up with a German mother I have always been internationally-minded and wanted to give myself the option of studying at university in Germany. The IB course offered at Sidcot was an obvious choice for me, as it is a broad and engaging programme that is internationally recognised. Sidcot has helped me massively in working towards my goal of studying in Germany (and I am absolutely delighted with my results!).”

Commenting on the IB results, Iain Kilpatrick, Headmaster said, “In the year that we have got back to in-person exams following cancellation due to the pandemic, I am delighted with the achievements of our IB students.  IB is a rigorous programme of study that requires a breadth of knowledge across a number of subjects.  In addition, students are required to link their learning and apply it in a range of contexts.  The international scope of the course really encourages a global perspective and I am sure our students will benefit from this in the next stage of their educational journey – we wish them all the very best of luck!”

Sidcot students have continued to excel in this challenging Diploma course with consistent world-class scores in the last four years.

In 2021, Chiara, a boarding student from South Africa, achieved 44/45 points, as did Jeanne, a boarding student from France in 2020. In 2019 Nina, a local student from Burrington, gained the maximum points of 45/45 – all exceptional performances.

Sidcot’s success with the IB has been steadily growing since introducing the IB Diploma at Sixth Form and has been featured in the list of the top 20 IB UK schools (small cohort) since 2009.

Stefania Cauli, IB Coordinator comments, “The aim of the IB is to form well-rounded and responsible citizens for the world of the future. The holistic approach of the Diploma Programme ensures that teachers and students embark in this learning path together and learn from each other. I am extremely proud of their hard work and commitment, they went through hard times, due to the pandemic, but achieved great success. I want to thank personally each one of them and all their teachers that have been of incredible support.


7th July 2022 – 15:47pm

Rossall School

Students at Rossall School are celebrating after achieving their best IB results ever!

Students at Rossall School are celebrating after achieving another superb set of results in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

The IB diploma programme, recognised and respected internationally, is underpinned by an intellectually rigorous curriculum, comprising six subjects, assessed both through internal assessment and examinations.

Achieving the IB diploma also requires a commitment to creativity, action and service as well the completion of an in-depth piece of research leading to the Extended Essay.

Globally, the programme is offered by over 3,000 top performing schools and 170,000 candidates are entered for the diploma each year.

Rossall students, as a cohort, can once again count themselves amongst the most successful in the UK in this regard.

Despite the expectation that, globally, results would be depressed due to this being the first set of public examinations since the pandemic, Rossall has resolutely maintained its position, almost equalling last year’s record breaking average of 35 points.

Individual subjects achieved spectacular success including Latin SL, Geography HL and Music SL, all of whom boasted a clean sweep of 6s and 7s.

Furthermore, just under half of all grades awarded across all subjects were 7s and 6s, equivalent to an ‘A*’ or ‘A’ at A-level.

Quite unsurprisingly there were also a number of stunning individual results. School Captains Sam Ayoma and Marie Melsheimer both secured points equivalent to A*A*A* at A-level or above.

Sam achieved 43 points out of a possible maximum 45 and he has won a place at Durham University to study Classics.

Marie achieved a total score of 39 points and secured the maximum possible grade in her “core” – the Theory of Knowledge course and her Extended Essay in Business Management.

Elias Fink, at the tender age of just 16, secured 42 points and the maximum possible score of 21 points across his Higher Level subjects. Elias is off to Imperial College London to study Physics with Theoretical Physics.

Anna-Sophia Mäckel celebrates the ultimate achievement by securing all 45 possible points which puts her in the top 1% of IBDP candidates worldwide. Anna-Sophia is excited to now be able to pursue her dream degree of Biomedical Sciences at Oxford.

Headmaster Jeremy Quartermain commented, “This is another superb set of results and we are incredibly proud of our fabulous students.

“They have worked extremely hard through the most challenging of circumstances. Despite the disruption that they experienced during the first year of their IB course, they have achieved superb results which are reflective of their determination and resilience.

“Moreover, they are confident, compassionate, kind and engaging individuals. They are an utterly brilliant group of students and we wish them all the very best for the future.

“We should also pay tribute to our teachers who have provided an outstanding quality of teaching and learning.

“Top results occur within a vibrant and dynamic Sixth Form community where there is a synergy between the School’s high expectations and students’ ambitious aspirations.”


7th July 2022 – 10:31am

Kent College, Canterbury

The results for the IB Diploma have arrived with KC students achieving a 100% pass rate and 40% of the cohort achieving over 40 points, while 5 also gained bilingual diplomas.

Head of School, Justus, and Laura were delighted to be awarded the maximum 45 points joining the top 1% of candidates in the world, while Daisy also did exceptionally well with 44 points. All 3 received their results while on their Gold, Duke of Edinburgh assessment expedition in the Lake District and took a moment out from the rigours of hiking to celebrate.

This year’s cohort will be going on to read subjects as diverse as Law, Nuclear Engineering, Zoology, International Social policy, Bio Medicine and Economics at top British universities from Cambridge, to a variety of Russell group universities including, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Exeter.

The average points score at the school, when translated into UCAS (university entrance) points, is similar to the number of points awarded for straight As, and 45 points is equivalent to 5 A*s at A level. Such results match the best at Kent College, which is regularly noted in the top 10 small cohort IB schools in the UK.

Head of Kent College, Mark Turnbull said, ‘I am delighted for the students who have worked hard and done so well in achieving places at top universities, and I am grateful to colleagues for their efforts in delivering such inspirational and supportive learning’

Kent College offers both the IB Diploma for sixth form students as well as a more traditional programme of A Levels. Students entered for the IB diploma programme study a combination of English, mathematics, science, languages, humanities and an arts subject. They choose three subjects at a higher level and three at standard level and sit exams in each after two years. Marks are awarded in each from 1 to 7, the highest being 7. All candidates must follow three “core” programmes to broaden their education and develop their understanding: the Theory of Knowledge and an extended essay of 4,000 words. Together three further marks are awarded for both. The maximum number of points is therefore 45. Students who achieve at least 24 marks, and have completed voluntary and practical work, known as creativity, action and service, are awarded the IB Diploma.


6th July 2022 – 16:39pm

Leighton Park School

The IB Class of 2022 were excited to receive the results of two years hard work today as the International Baccalaureate Organisation shared their Diploma Programme grades worldwide. The international qualification is excellent Sixth Form preparation for future studies, offering a broad base of subjects supplemented by compulsory modules that prepare students for university and life beyond. While some schools only recommend the IB Diploma for their top academic students, Leighton Park’s student-centred approach sees the value of the programme for any student who enjoys course work and interdisciplinary projects, has an international outlook and doesn’t want to narrow their subjects down at this stage of their education.

Just over 5,000 of the IBDP’s 2022 cohort of almost 174,000 students are based in the UK as more and more of the country’s teenagers are keen to secure a globally relevant qualification, which is valued highly by UK and International universities alike. One such student keen to expand her academic horizons is Queralt, a full boarder from Spain who achieved 39 points: “I’m going to the US to study Aerospace Engineering at the University of Buffalo in the State of New York; it’s a bit scary but I’m very excited for it. I’m very happy; honestly it’s been two years of really hard work. So seeing it pay out; it’s amazing, I can’t believe it really, it’s just amazing!”

The IB course comprises of three standard level subjects and three higher level subjects, each graded 1 to 7, and compulsory modules in Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity Action Service (CAS) which are pass/fail. The maximum number of points is 45.  Given that this year group did not sit GCSEs in 2020 due to Covid, their limited experience of public examinations has added an extra layer of pressure to a busy course load.

“It was a very interesting experience, especially having to complete it during lockdown because it was very different, it was very disrupted but I really liked that we managed to complete it and get such good grades!” explained Angelika, who is hoping to study International Relations at King’s College London with her 38 points. Tisa, who scored 36 points against a global average of 31.98, is looking forward to reading Music at an Irish university next year reflected, “I really enjoyed the course, it’s very diverse and it’s definitely interesting so I think it was the right course for me. The people on the course are lovely; I’m especially thankful for all my teachers because it’s not been easy. I’m happy it’s over and I’m excited to go to University next year.”

Philippos, who achieved 41 points, is off to read Biomedical Sciences at the University of Warwick, having easily met his offer of 34 points. Delighted with his success, Helen Taylor, Head of Sixth Form, observed, “Their standard offer is 36 points and you were offered 34 which is a testament to the strength of your application and the quality of your work.”

Helen continued: “I’m very proud of the achievement of all the IB students they’ve had a difficult time with the pandemic but have achieved a fabulous set of results.”


6th July 2022 – 16:12pm

Taunton School

Twenty-two students from leading independent school Taunton School in Somerset have achieved outstanding results in the first post-Covid year of International Baccalaureate assessments. The school is celebrating a 100% pass rate with an average of 34 points, exceeding the world average by almost two full points.

Outstanding individual achievements include:

Top scorer and Head Girl Ruth Garang achieved a score of 42. Ruth joined Taunton School from local comprehensive Taunton Academy after gaining an IB scholarship. While at Taunton School, Ruth was heavily involved in academic clubs including debating, Model UN and Amnesty International and was accepted into the school’s Pre-Med programme. In September, Ruth will begin her studies at her first choice university, Queen Mary University of London, to pursue Medicine. She hopes to specialise in Psychiatry or General Practice and to travel alongside her studies.

Ruth said, “I have absolutely loved every minute of my time at Taunton School. The opportunities here are endless. I am so happy with my results, I was incredibly nervous; I want to say a big thank you to all of my friends and teachers, whose support during my time at Taunton School has been incredible.”

Joint second top achievers are Blanca Osuna from Spain and Vas Smychkovich from The Netherlands who achieved 39 points. Blanca joined Taunton School from Argentina and will now be studying Biology at Bristol University. Vas joined Taunton School’s dedicated international school, Taunton School International, before beginning her IB studies at Taunton Senior School and will be studying Neuroscience at King’s College, London or at the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden.

The IB Diploma has been established for over 50 years with Taunton School being one of the first in the Southwest to set up their IB programme in 2007. IB Coordinator

Adrian Roberts, says: “It’s been another fantastic year of IB results for our students and I am thrilled that their hard work and dedication has paid off. Taunton School is a very special place and we are honoured to have the opportunity to help students achieve their dreams.”

Taunton School Headmaster, Lee Glaser says: “We are incredibly proud to offer this prestigious course here at Taunton School. This year’s students thoroughly deserve their success and can look forward to very bright futures, and we all will look forward to welcoming the students back to school in the future to inspire the next generation.”


6th July 2022 – 16:10pm

Box Hill School

Students opened their envelopes to find great IB results which continue to be above the world average.

On Wednesday 6th July, students at Box Hill School celebrated after the Class of 2022 achieved a fantastic 92 per cent pass rate in the IB. 82% of the cohort got 30 points or above, with the top achiever gaining 38 points.

In the IB diploma, which is different to A levels, students undertake a rigorous programme of 6 advanced subjects, as well as researching an extended essay, performing 150 hours of community work, and studying critical thinking and the theory of knowledge.

This is a real achievement from the whole school, and it has been refreshing to see just how much the students have enjoyed being back after a year of their studies spent virtual learning. These results are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and resilience of this year’s IB cohort and all our staff.

Box Hill School has performed very well in traditionally academic subjects such as English, Maths, Further Maths, Geography, and Chemistry as well as performing strongly in Economics, Business Studies, Psychology and PE.

We wish all these students the best of luck in their future studies at prestigious universities and thank them for being fantastic Box Hill School ambassadors.

Headteacher, Mr Lowde commented that; “Box Hill School offers both the A level and the International IB curricula. We are consistently above the world average for our international qualifications and, yet again, I am thrilled to celebrate the success of our students, who make us so proud.”


6th July 2022 – 16:07pm

Cheltenham Ladies’ College

Pupils at Cheltenham Ladies’ College are celebrating their International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma results today, following two years of hard work in the midst of the global pandemic and some exceptionally challenging circumstances.

The IB Class of 2022 have secured places to study at a range of world-leading universities across the UK, including Cambridge, Imperial, LSE and Oxford, as well as UCLA in the US, and UBC and McGill in Canada.

University courses range from Psychology and Linguistics at Oxford, Biomedical Science at KCL and Liberal Arts (with Study Abroad) at Exeter, to Law at Cambridge, English Literature at Durham and Medicine at Bristol.

CLC pupils have achieved an average of 41.5 points, a UCAS tariff equivalent of more than four A* grades at A Level. This year’s UK national average is 36.35 points.

Four CLC pupils, Lizzie, Annika, Elena and Avery, have achieved the highest possible grade of 45 points out of 45. A further five pupils, Anastasia, Lok, Athena, Larissa and Kristen, achieved a grade of 44 points out of 45.

The IB Diploma involves assessment in a total of six Higher and Standard level subjects, and further 10 students, have achieved full marks in all three of their Higher Level subjects.

Principal Eve Jardine-Young said: “I am incredibly proud of our pupils, not only for achieving these excellent results, but also for the way that they have managed the ongoing impact of the pandemic on their learning. During two years of changes, including the many shifts between digital, hybrid, and in-person learning, the pupils have been mature and dedicated in their approach, and staff have been responsive, supportive and calm throughout.”

The opportunity to study the IB Diploma Programme adds a great deal to the distinctive education at CLC. Earlier this year the school was named the top boarding school in the UK and top girls boarding school in the world for the IB.


6th July 2022 – 15:06pm

Scarborough College

Once again, Scarborough College students and staff celebrate outstanding IB Diploma Programme results.  This morning the school was full of smiles as students, staff and families rejoiced together following the release of the 2022 results that enable students to take their places at the best universities in the world.

With a school average that is above the world points average, the College is yet again able to send the vast majority of its Sixth Form leavers to their universities of choice.  The students now have the rest of the summer to complete their university placement, made much easier by the early publication of the IB Diploma results today.

IB Coordinator Ms Katie Cooke said, ‘I am thrilled with this year’s results at Scarborough College. Despite the challenges of the past two years, and a cohort that had never sat external exams before, this year’s IB Diploma Programme students have done extremely well and I am very proud of them all.  With an IBDP average of 32.5 and 33% of students achieving 36 points or above I hope they are very proud of themselves too.  Some truly outstanding results with five students achieving 40 points or more and a highest score of 43 points (the equivalent of 266 UCAS points). Congratulations to all.’

Over one third of Scarborough College’s Upper Sixth scored 36 points or more, while 14% of them recorded a points score of 40 points or above.  Among the local students, Jonty Cawkwell and Matthew Barker will both go on to study Physics, with 38 and 39 points respectively.  Eve Naylor, a Scarborough Scholar who secured 41 points, and Edward Burnley (41) will both read Economics at Warwick.

Headmaster of Scarborough College, Mr Guy Emmett, said, ‘I am delighted with the results from our 2022 Upper Sixth students.  With an IBDP point average of nearly 33, this equates to over 200 UCAS points.  3 A* at A Level equals 168 UCAS points which highlights their achievements and how much Universities value the gold standard International Baccalaureate Diploma.  The Upper Sixth have excelled, with some students earning scholarships to the best universities in the USA, Canada and others securing places at the finest universities in the UK.  I am incredibly proud of what they have achieved and there are many success stories such as the outstanding results for the Physics, Economics and Maths Department. However, I want to extend my congratulations to each student who has been working incredibly hard to ensure today was a day of celebration.’

 


6th July 2022 – 10:08am

Brentwood School

Brentwood School’s International Baccalaureate students are celebrating an excellent set of results following two years of hard work. The usual sense of anticipation was even more apparent this year as students across the country had completed public exams for the first time since 2019. The hard work of students and their teachers over a two year period that included lockdowns and Covid restrictions paid off handsomely. The class of 2022 can legitimately say they’ve contributed to the School’s highest ever points average in normal times of 39.4.

Half of the students received 40 points or more (with 45 the maximum), putting them in the top 10% worldwide, and five students achieved 42 points or more, putting them in the top 4% worldwide, cementing the School’s excellent reputation for nurturing individual students and helping them achieve outstanding IB results.

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