The New Wittonian The New Wittonian - Issue 1

In a league of her own Year 13 student Ella Pemberton selected for Stoke City Ladies. Full story on back page PLUS Students join the battle against plastic waste The New Wittonian The official newspaper of Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College Issue 1, June 2018 No. 1 in the country Sir John Deane’s is now the highest achieving sixth form college in the country, in tables recently released by the Department for Education. The College scored a 96% achievement rate and is ranked first out of more than three hundred colleges nationally. The achievement rate is one of the purest measures of the success of a college. It reflects the proportion of students who stay on course, complete their studies and pass their exams. Head boy, Charles West, who lives in Winsford and previously attended the Winsford Academy, added: “As a student, I am proud be able to say that I go to Sir John Deane’s. It’s fantastic that we have such an outstanding A level focused college in the heart of Cheshire, giving local children the best possible chances. “As a community, we encourage each other to reach our full potential. Our academic achievements are a reflection of the emotional and extra-curricular support available; Sir John Deane’s students leave the college well educated, not just well-schooled.” With an achievement rate of 96%, Sir John Deane’s is an impressive 11% above the national average. • Continues on page 3