Best ever GCSE results achieved by students at The Priory Belvoir Academy
Students and teachers at The Priory Belvoir Academy in Bottesford are today (Thursday) celebrating the school’s best ever GCSE results.
Students, parents and staff delighted in their achievements at the Bottesford school whilst collecting their results this morning.
Headteacher Levon Newton said: “I am absolutely thrilled that the class of 2026 have produced our highest set of attainment grades as a result of their dedication, resilience, commitment and excellent attendance.
"Students and staff have worked incredibly hard, not only through their curriculum lessons but in our comprehensive programme of revision and support in the run up to their examinations.
"We wish this fantastic year group every success for the future.”
Among the top achievers was Harry, who got nine top level nine grades, Elijah attained eight grade nines and two eights, while Edward celebrated six grade nines and two eights.
Over at Brooksby College, Level 2 Animal Care student, Isabella Thorpe, was thrilled to pass both her maths and English GCSEs.
She said: "I am so excited – I never thought I’d pass these qualifications.
"After doing my Level 3 in Animal Management I want to become a Veterinary Nurse, so passing my maths and English was a really important step towards my dream career."
Loughborough College Group, which manages Brooksby College, as well as Loughborough College, Stephenson College, and IGNITE Performing Arts at Melton, enjoyed impressive GCSE grades across this academic year, exceeding the national average with a 98 per cent pass rate, and 28.9 per cent of English students and 17.2 per cent of maths scholars earning the pass grades between four and nine.