A group of students from John Cabot Academy recently enjoyed an extraordinary live concert by the renowned cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who performed alongside the acclaimed Sinfonia of London Orchestra.
This special event offered students a unique opportunity to experience a live orchestral performance by one of the world’s most celebrated young musicians.
Attending the concert gave students valuable insight into the discipline and dedication required for orchestral performance, while also showcasing the beauty of classical music and the collaborative spirit of a world-class orchestra.
The event was not only a source of inspiration but also an extension of John Cabot Academy’s commitment to broadening the cultural horizons of its students.
A school spokesperson said: “We are thrilled to have provided our students with this opportunity to witness such a remarkable live performance.
“Sheku Kanneh-Mason is an inspirational figure, particularly for young musicians, and seeing him perform with the Sinfonia of London will be an unforgettable experience for our students.
“We hope it inspires them to pursue their own musical ambitions.”
Students at Bristol’s John Cabot Academy are outshining their peers both locally and nationally by recording some outstanding exam results.
The dedication and commitment of both students and staff paid off in style on GCSE results day this year, with achievements that significantly exceed national averages across key subjects.
Latest data shows the students have excelled in the core subjects of English and maths – achieving pass rates of up to 15% higher than students across England.
Key achievements:
Core subjects (grades 9-4):
These results are well above the national average and stand as the highest among secondary schools within the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF), which John Cabot Academy is part of.
Core subjects (grades 9-5):
Again, these results surpass national benchmarks and rank as the best in the CLF secondary schools.
In addition to these academic milestones, disadvantaged students at JCA achieved the highest results above their predicted grades across the region.
This highlights both the academy’s commitment to supporting all learners, and the wider federation’s ambition of eradicating disadvantage from its classrooms.
Moreover, JCA students made half a grade more progress per subject compared to the national average, further emphasising the exceptional teaching and learning environment at the school.
Principal Kate Willis said: “We are incredibly proud of our students and staff for their hard work and perseverance.
These results reflect the dedication and excellence that define the John Cabot Academy community.”
“We aspire for our students to thrive academically and are realising this ambition. We have challenged and inspired our students in the classroom.
“The JCA ‘routines’ have created a culture in the school where children feel safe and are safe; they can take risks and make mistakes, explore and develop as individuals. All of this within our wonderfully diverse community with trusting and respectful relationships between staff and students.”
John Cabot Academy is pleased to announce another year of outstanding achievements by its students in their GCSEs this summer. The students at John Cabot Academy always thrive academically in a supportive and compassionate culture. This year 79% achieved a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. And 60% achieved a grade 5 in both subjects. This demonstrates the consistently excellent education that has inspired the students at John Cabot.
Kate Willis, Principal said: “We are incredibly proud of all the hard work and achievements of our students. Our teachers have worked tirelessly to engage, challenge and motivate our students so that when they leave us they have a strong sense of self, place and the agency to fulfil their potential. We look forward to seeing what they will achieve in the future. I would like to thank parents and carers for their support for our academy, one another and their children over the last 5 years.”
Steve Taylor CEO of the Cabot Learning Federation said: “Across the Cabot Learning Federation, we have almost 1,800 students collecting their results today after 12 years of education, and the day is all about them as individuals. There are some extraordinary stories of young people achieving well against the odds, showing the tenacity and commitment to invest in themselves and their futures. We know that they are making their parents and carers and our colleagues proud, and we’re just as excited to see where they go next as what they find when they open their envelopes today. Well done to them and thank you to the many colleagues who have nurtured their potential and helped them to grow from the first day they were dropped off at school!”
