Staff were delighted to celebrate with pupils, Sixth Form students and their families as this year’s A Level and GCSE examination results were released. There were exceptional performances across the range of subjects with many pupils achieving a succession of top grades. There were also notable individual stories, such as those who have overcome significant challenges to achieve their wonderful results.

Over recent years the school has gone from strength to strength, leading to a sustained improvement in standards and outcomes as well as hugely increased demand for places. Last year the school, which had already been described as one of the ‘most improved in the country’ by the Department for Education, received further external validation from Ofsted Inspectors who described the excellent education that is now being provided.

Headteacher Mr Perry said: “We are so proud of all our pupils who have seen their hard work and determination pay off. We know many will head into our Sixth Form College, which celebrated great success, while others will be exploring a range of wider options across the region. We wish them all every success. We must not underestimate how challenging the secondary educational experience has been for these young people, nor the significant shadow cast by the COVID-19 pandemic. They have shown tremendous courage, character and fortitude.”

Liv earned an incredible 9 Grade 9s at GCSE. She said: “I am absolutely thrilled with my results. I can’t believe I have done so well. I am hoping to pursue a career in Medicine in the future so these grades will hopefully stand me in good stead. I’d like to thank all of my teachers for all of their hard work and support.” In addition to her grades, Liv received a certificate of commendation for her overall performance which places her amongst the highest performers in the country. She not only met the grade 9 criteria, but was comfortably over the grade threshold in all areas placing her in the top percentile of candidates nationally.