Relief and pride
ALL Hallows Catholic College is celebrating another successful year of GCSE results. This is despite turbulence and change in the examination system, which headteacher Tony Billings says is making increasing demands of students.
According to the government new accountability measures, all students in the Class of 2016 made expected or above expected progress, with 62 per cent of students passing five or more GCSEs including maths and English.
Twenty students got at least eight A* and A grades.
Seb Dooley, who achieved 11 A* and A passes, said: “I’m proud of my achievements and I’m looking forward to continuing my studies in the Sixth Form.”
And Emily Glynn, who also got 11 A*s and As, added: “I’ve really worked hard for my results and I’ve appreciated the teaching and the support I’ve been given.”
Mr Aspinal, head of Year 11 said: “Teachers are particularly eager to highlight students who have excelled through hard work and determination to exceed targets, despite challenges they all have faced.”
A number of students overcame challenges to achieve excellent results. They include: Summer Phelan Godfrey 11 A*-B, Lauren West 10 (eight A*-B), Holly Couper 11 (eight A*-B), Emily Snowden 11 (10 A*-A, one B), Daniel Basta 10, Calvin McKendry 11 (eight A*-A), Michael Revell 11 (seven A*-A).
And the following students achieved a great number of GCSEs despite health issues at some time during their courses: Emma Jane Coombes 10, Nye Smith 10, Ellie Jakubowski eight, Natalia Raphael seven, Lukas Foster nine, Meg Riseley 11, Alicia Ward 11, and Ben Wardle 11 (six at A*-A).
Mr Billings, principal, said: “We are now looking to support our incredibly successful students with their next stage of education. We will be welcom- ing back into the Sixth Form a large number of students who have met the standards required to take A level studies and we will help all students identify their correct learning pathways.”