Felstsed School named among 'best in the country' for IB

The school has been recognised by Best-Schools.co.uk after students achieved exceptional exam results in the first year of examinations since the pandemic.

This year, every Felsted upper sixth former who chose to take the IB as an alternative to A-levels passed. The IB examines candidates in six academic subjects, and they are also required to write an extended essay and take a module in critical thinking, along with engaging in activities in the local community.

Felsted IB candidates' average point score was 36 out of a possible 45, the school's best IB results since they introduced the qualification in 2009.

Twenty per cent of Felsted's candidates achieved a score of 40 points or above, including Titus Zangemeister - a boarder whose home is in Germany - who achieved 44 out of 45 points.

Titus Zangemeister of Felsted School received 44 out of 45 in his IB exams (Image: Felsted School)

Headteacher Chris Townsend said: "This is an excellent set of results from a superb group of students.

"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 emphasises creativity, activity and service (CAS), encourage students to have a balance of physical as well as mental activity.

Karen Woodhouse, director of IB at Felsted, said: "IB pupils must take on service projects as part of the programme, including working with charities both locally and abroad, and volunteering with the community.

"This service element chimes with Felsted’s core ethos of equipping every student to go out into the world and make a positive difference."

Felsted School is an independent boarding and day school for pupils aged four to 18.

Best-Schools.co.uk offers advice, information and other services on independent schools in the UK, for both parents and pupils, as well as awarding schools for academic achievements.