Students at Clacton County High School are once again celebrating some wonderful GCSE results.
Chris Taylor, Head of School said “The results for this year have been a just reward for all the hard work and effort put in by the students and staff. There were some fantastic individual outcomes and amazing stories of success that have enabled all our students to progress onto Sigma Sixth, apprenticeships or other further education.”
Students at Colne Community School have been congratulated after receiving their GCSE and other qualification results.
Steven Crane, Head of School, said: “Every year, our students do both themselves and our school very proud with their brilliant results.
“I want to congratulate each and every one of our Year 11 students not only on their results but for the hard work, dedication and resilience it has taken for them to get to today.
“I’d like to wish all students on their next steps and all the best for their very bright futures.”
Proud staff at Harwich and Dovercourt High School have paid tribute to the “hard work and dedication” shown by celebrating GCSE students.
Subjects including maths and engineering enjoyed record highs following the publication of the Year 11 exams as students prepare for the next stage of their education or employment.
Headteacher Kate Finch said: “On behalf of the whole school, we are so happy for the students to be moving on to their chosen pathways.
“I feel so proud of everything they have achieved and the fantastic young people they have become.
“This is definitely a year group who will be leading the town as we go into the next decade.”
Students at Paxman Academy have made history after becoming the first cohort at the Colchester secondary school to take their GCSEs.
The school paid tribute to the students who today picked up their results – describing their achievements as “incredible” and praising their hard work and perseverance.
Debbie Kershaw, head of school at Paxman Academy, said: “As I reflect on this milestone, I am filled with immense pride in our students.
“They have shown remarkable determination, adapting to the challenges of a new learning environment with courage and resilience.
“These results are not just numbers – they represent the countless hours of dedication, the late nights of study, the expertise of our teaching staff, and the unwavering support from parents and the wider community and the belief that hard work leads to success.
“This year’s results are a testament to the strong community we have built together. Seeing our students ASPIRE and achieve so highly in this inaugural year is incredibly special.
“To our wonderful students, congratulations. You have set the bar high and I know you will continue to do amazing things. We are so proud of you.”
Students at Philip Morant School and College were praised following the publication of their GCSE results.
Stephanie Neill, headteacher, said: “We are very proud of every individual’s achievement today.
“They have worked hard to provide themselves a great foundation for exciting futures ahead.
“We look forward to welcoming back all those registering with Sigma Sixth today and for those starting new journeys, we look forward to hearing of all they have achieved.”
St Helena School welcomed back the class of 2024 to celebrate strong results across the board and to wish them well in the next stage of their learning journey.
School leaders paid tribute to the cohort for their ‘aspire, believe, achieve spirit’ and a resilience that will serve them well in the future.
Charlie McCarthy, Head of School, said: “It’s been great this morning to welcome our students back and to celebrate their achievements. The Class of 2024 have been a fantastic year group.
“Today is also a day to thank all staff at St Helena for everything they do to teach and support our young people and to thank our parents and carers for their incredible support over the past five years.
“I am filled with hope as our students make their next steps. The values they have learnt at SHS will determine how and if our country remains the hopeful and inclusive society that we all call home.”
Executive Headteacher, Fiona Pierson, added: “We can be secure in the knowledge that this year group are well prepared for the next stage in their education and their results overall reflect that they are successful learners with the character, knowledge, skills, ability to think and imagination that they need to achieve amazing things. Well done year 11.”
At The Stanway School, headteacher Jonathan Bland said the “pleasing examination results” reflected the hard work and dedication of students and staff.
Mr Bland said: “We are particularly proud of all the achievements, especially across the core subjects and the arts.
“We know that this year group was affected by Covid closures early in their secondary school journey, so these achievements are particularly special, showing huge determination and resilience.
“We would like to pass our congratulations on to all our students on their achievements. We wish them every success as they embark on the next chapter of their educational journeys.”
Student achievement at Thomas Lord Audley School has been hailed with some students surpassing the national expectations.
Simon Essex, the school’s headteacher, said: “I am incredibly proud of the overall improvement in outcomes for our young people again this year.
“I praise the hard work and achievements of the students and I am grateful to our teachers who have worked relentlessly to ensure students are all able to progress onto the next stage of their lives. We look forward to seeing what they will achieve in the future.
“I would like to thank my staff, the students and their families for all that they have done to achieve these outcomes.”
