Students at All Saints RC School in York have celebrated “phenomenal” GCSE results.
Headteacher Sharon Keelan-Beardsley praised the former Year 11 students as a “truly wonderful year group who made a lasting impression on our school community”.
In a statement on Thursday (August 20), she said: “Throughout their time at All Saints, they consistently demonstrated the qualities we value most in our young people displaying respect, kindness, resilience, compassion and a willingness to support others. We are incredibly proud of all they have achieved."
Groups of Year 11s celebrated their GCSE results
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She added: “Their success is a reflection of the dedication and commitment of the students, supported by the strong partnership between school and families.
“The encouragement of parents and carers, together with the hard work and dedication of our staff, enabled this year group to flourish.
“We would like to thank everyone who played a part in supporting them throughout their time at All Saints.”
One student Anna Flett excelled in her GCSEs, achieving all 9s.
Anna Flett excelled in her GCSEs, achieving all 9s
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She said: "I will be going on to study Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Photography at Sixth Form".
Another student Annabelle Sandwell received 9-7 grades in her GCSEs.
Celebrating with her parents, she said: “I didn’t expect these results at all.”
Annabelle is set to further her studies in A-Level Psychology, English Language and Philosophy at the school in September, with dreams of becoming a Speech and Language Therapist
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Annabelle is set to further her studies in A-Level Psychology, English Language and Philosophy at the school in September, with dreams of becoming a Speech and Language Therapist.
She joined Joe Adams, who will study Maths, Further Maths, Politics and Psychology at Sixth Form.
His teacher said: “He’s worked so hard this year and deserves these results”.
Joe Adams will study Maths, Further Maths, Politics and Psychology at Sixth Form
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Joe said he was yet to completely decide what he wanted to study at university but said his A-Levels would compliment each other - lending themselves for a future career.
Patrick James joined his classmates in jubilant celebration and said he would be heading to York College to join its Electrical Engineering course.
Patrick James joined his classmates in jubilant celebration and said he would be heading to York College to join its Electrical Engineering course
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Sharon said: “There have been excellent outcomes across a wide range of subjects, contributing to an overall improvement in attainment.
“For example, all students study Religious Education at All Saints, with 50% achieving grades 7- 9 and an impressive 32 students achieving a grade 9. In other core subjects, students also achieved excellent results. In Science, for example, 28% of those studying separate sciences achieved a grade 9 in Biology.
“The majority of our young people will continue into our highly successful Sixth Form, where we look forward to seeing them continue to grow, achieve and contribute to our warm and caring community.”