academic Archives - Cokethorpe School

Fifth Form Pupils Celebrate Excellent GCSE Results

by whg | Aug 20, 2026 | Academic, School Life

The success of Cokethorpe’s Fifth Form pupils in this year’s GCSE examinations continues a pattern of rising academic achievement across the School, with outcomes reflecting both the strength of the cohort and the sustained strategic focus on teaching and...

Scholars’ Dinner Celebrates Academic Curiosity

by tl | May 1, 2026 | Academic

Held on 30 April, the Scholars’ Dinner offered an inspiring and polished celebration of academic excellence. Attended by nearly 100 guests, including Head, Dr Sarah Squire, staff, parents and guest speaker Dr Bo Kelestyn, the evening captured the intellectual ambition...

Cokethorpe Conquers Classics

by tl | Mar 18, 2026 | Academic

On Tuesday, 17 March, Mr Mackey took a group of Cokethorpe pupils to the Classics Faculty at Oxford University to take part in the annual Classical Association Reading Competition. This prestigious event brings together schools from across Oxfordshire and...

House Countdown Finale 2026

by whg | Feb 14, 2026 | Academic, In School Events, School Life

Continuing the trend of the heats, Friday’s final of the House Countdown competition made for compelling viewing as the participants put dictionary corner through their paces, with the scores multiplying nearly as quickly as the teams themselves! A convivial...

Quiet leadership and the power of peer support

by tl | Dec 17, 2025 | Academic

Towards the end of the term, my colleagues and I were interviewing Sixth Form students applying for our school-based leadership programme. Each candidate submits a letter of application, secures a teacher’s reference, and then faces an interview. As part of the...