Students and staff are celebrating the accomplishments of this year’s GCSE cohort
Celebrations are taking place at Sandymoor Ormiston Academy today as students collect their GCSE results following months of hard work, determination and commitment.
Students have achieved some notable successes, with the number of the highest GCSE grade 9s awarded, doubling compared with last year. There has also been a 32% increase in the number of grades awarded at 7–9, reflecting the strong performance of students achieving the highest levels of attainment.
Alongside the academy’s success, standout individual achievements included:
- Twins Nessa and Rowan, with Nessa achieving achieved a grade 9 in combined sciences, geography, history and psychology and an 8 In English literature and maths, and Rowan who achieved a grade 9 in geography and textiles and a grade 8 in English language, English literature and combined sciences
- Meagan who received a 9 in physics and psychology, a Distinction* in Engineering and an 8 in biology, chemistry, English language and English literature
- James who received a grade 9 in English literature and maths and a grade 8 in biology, chemistry, English language, geography, music and physics
- Thomas who secured a grade 9 in biology, chemistry, geography and physics, a Distinction+ in engineering and an 8 in maths
- Daniel who received a 9 in biology, maths and physics and an 8 in chemistry, computer science and geography
- Mia who achieved a 9 in chemistry and psychology, a Distinction in dance and an 8 in biology, English language, maths and physics
- Amelia who was awarded a 9 in history, a Distinction in dance and an 8 in biology, chemistry, English literature, maths and physics
- Sandra who achieved a grade 9 in biology and physics and a grade 8 in chemistry, maths and history
- Charlie who secured a grade 9 in history and a grade 8 in combined sciences, food, maths and psychology
At Sandymoor Ormiston Academy, all students are encouraged to thrive academically and socially through a rigorous academic curriculum and wide range of extracurricular and personal development opportunities. As part of Ormiston, the school is dedicated to providing the highest quality education and ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, gains the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
Linsey Hand, Principal at Sandymoor Ormiston Academy, said:
“Today marks the culmination of an enormous amount of effort from our students. They have approached their GCSEs with determination and resilience, and it is wonderful to see them enjoying this well-earned moment. Our whole community is proud of what our students have achieved, and we wish them every success as they move on to the next stage of their education and beyond. Every dream is within reach for these amazing young individuals.”
