There were 177 passes at the highest score (a Grade 9) alone, and over four fifths of the year group achieved grade 4s, or significantly better, in Maths and English. Two students achieved all of their passes at Grade 9 – huge congratulations to Rhushil and Rokith. No fewer than eighty-one students achieved five passes at Grade 7 or higher (the equivalent of an A grade), and looking at the achievements across the whole year group we are very proud of all of our students.

Amongst the annual celebrations of achievement, it is worth remembering what makes this group of students very different to any other. This year group is the group of students who started secondary school in 2019, and by March of Year 7, schools had closed because of the pandemic, and this year group did not complete their first year of secondary education in school. When they returned to learning at the start of Year 8, these students remained in the English corridor, being taught in a ‘bubble’. Then again, in January of Year 8, they returned home a second time when schools were closed and had their learning at home.

Headteacher, Mr House, said: “For this group of students to have successfully completed their GCSE courses is in itself an achievement. Given the challenges, both socially and with their learning, every young person in Year 11 at Greenshaw, and indeed across the country, should feel proud of what they have achieved. I wish them every success going forwards.”

Our Careers Advisor, Head of Year 11 and Sixth Form team will spend today supporting students with any queries about their next steps. Please click here for information about enrolment into Greenshaw Sixth Form.