Priory Belvoir Academy and Ratcliffe College heads both 'incredibly proud' of their GCSE students
The headteacher of Priory Belvoir Academy said he was ‘incredibly proud’ of his GCSE students.
Pupils and their families visited the Bottesford-based school to pick up their all-important grades on Thursday.
And many were celebrating after opening their envelopes, to continue a trend of excellent examination results at the school.
Reflecting on this year’s grades, headteacher Levon Newton commented: “We are incredibly proud of our Year 11 students who deserve this success based on excellent attendance and hard work, alongside the first class support and commitment of the staff at the school.”
Grades for some of the top achievers were: Charlotte W 1x9, 4x8s, 4x7s; Hannah D 3x9s, 3x8s and 3x7s; Jess Y 1x9, 2x8s, 3x7s, 1x6 and 2x5s; Jess H 1x9, 4x8s, 3x7s and 1x6; Eleonor G 1x9, 7x8s and 1x7, Nico F, 3x7s, 2x6s, 2x5s and 2x4s; Arthur T 3x8s, 37s and 3x6s; Isaac S 2x8s, 2x7s, 3x6s and 2x5s.
Outstanding GCSE results at Ratcliffe College included 47 per cent of all grades being awarded were between seven and nine.
This year’s results are the strongest in the college’s history, coinciding with a record student roll.
Ratcliffe students’ pass rate was more than 25 per cent above their peers in the maintained sector, with one in five pupils achieving success in 11 GCSE subjects.
Exceptional subject results included a 98 per cent pass rate in English literature and a 96 per cent pass rate in mathematics.
Special congratulations go to Edward Black, Joseph Ibbotson, and Amelie Westley, who each achieved nine grade nines.
Also worthy of mention are Ben Macleod-Smith, Teresa Chmurovicova, Vidhi Nair, Stephen Mathew, and Charlie Waldeck who achieved grade seven or above in 11 subjects – a hugely impressive accomplishment.
Headmaster, Mr Jonathan Reddin, commented: “We are incredibly proud of our Year 11 students and their GCSE success.
"These results reflect not only their dedication, but also the unwavering support of their teachers and parents.
"This cohort faced significant challenges, joining senior school during the first year of the pandemic, yet they have shown admirable perseverance and adaptability.
"We now look forward to supporting them as they embark on the next stage of their education.”