Writhlington School says it is celebrating another year of terrific GCSE Results.

Family, friends and teachers gathered together to celebrate the hard work of the students, with many achieving impressive high grades in the new GCSEs.

A spokesperson for Writhlington School said: “The school is exceptionally proud of the increase in top grades for English, Maths and the sciences, with an impressive number of students achieving grades 7 to 9 in their GCSEs. More students achieved the higher 5+ grades in English and Maths than last year’s national as well as the four grades, allowing them the opportunity to follow their academic passions in Post-16.

“The Government has made it clear that the new GCSEs are harder, with higher grades being more difficult to achieve – and because of this, the school is especially pleased and proud of the students who have achieved top grades across the board including top grade 9s: Benjamin Beechener (six grade 9s, three grade 8s and two A grades), Molly Pascoe (five grade 9s, three Grade 8s and two A grades), Chelsea Smith (five grade 9s, two grade 8s and two A grades), Emily Serle (five grade 9s, one grade 8 and two A grades).”

In addition, high grades of 9 to 7 were also achieved by Hebe Foulsham, Lucy Bush, James Whalley, Helena Cooper, Yona Schwalbe-Goodwin, Daisie Garland, Kate Lilley, Rebecca Coombs, Ethan Doble and Harriet Evans.

Headteacher, Mark Everett, said: “I am incredibly pleased with the results of all of our students, but not surprised, as I have been in the privileged position to watch them work so hard and develop over their time here. Students come to us from a range of backgrounds, and we develop their character, skills, knowledge and understanding through opportunities and this inspires them to achieve.

“We’ve seen that hard work pays off; students who put their best in get what they deserve. I’m pleased to say that the majority of students have chosen to stay with us at Sixth Form, and I wish all of our students the best for their future and that they fulfill their ambitions.”