Students across our secondary schools have been praised following the release of their GCSE results and other qualifications.

Breckland School

‘Thrilled’ leaders at Breckland School have praised the performance of GCSE students.

Deputy headteacher Annabelle Culley-Tea said: “We are absolutely thrilled with the class of 2025 and the host of success stories. These results are a true reflection of their unwavering dedication, resilience and incredible focus. The school continues to be ambitious for our future generations.”

Castle Manor Academy

Castle Manor Academy are celebrating with Year 11 students today as they collect their GCSE results.

The Haverhill school praised students for working incredibly hard to achieve results that everyone is proud of.

Headteacher Vanessa Whitcombe said: “We are delighted to celebrate with our class of 2025. Their hard work and efforts have really paid off and we are very proud indeed of them. My congratulations go to all students and we wish them best wishes for their next exciting steps.

“I also want to offer my thanks to staff and families who have together worked to really support students with their efforts.”

County High School

The partnership between students, parents and staff was highlighted at County High School in Bury St Edmunds after the strongest set of GCSE results since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Headteacher Sally Kennedy said: “We are very proud of the achievements of the class of 2025 as they have gone on to build upon previously established strong results.

“One of the most significant factors impacting on the outcomes of students is attendance. It is an area that all headteachers nationally are concerned about because we can see the impact that attending school has on the results that each child achieves and we know that this will impact on the opportunities available for each young person.

“It is very clear from our results this year, that the students who attend regularly and are in a good learning routine do exceptionally well at County High School.

“For this reason, we will continue to be ambitious for all of our students and prioritise working with students and their families to ensure that there are no barriers to them attending and going on to achieve their potential.”

Felixstowe School

Students at Felixstowe School are once again celebrating a fantastic set of GCSE results.

Headteacher Emma Wilson-Downes said the results were a reflection on the commitment of both students and staff – and the strength of the school community.

She added: “Today is about celebrating the incredible achievements of our Year 11 students in their GCSEs. They have shown tremendous character, dedication and resilience – and their results show how they have lived out our school values.

“We are delighted that a growing number of our students have chosen to remain with us, moving into our sixth form to continue their education. Our sixth form is deliberately small – a family where every individual is known, supported and challenged to achieve their very best. It is one of the things that makes us unique at Felixstowe and we are proud that so many students want to continue their journey with us.”

Newmarket Academy

Students at Newmarket Academy are today celebrating following the best set of GCSE results in the school’s history.

Headteacher Martin Witter said: “On behalf of all staff at Newmarket Academy, we are so proud of the achievements of this year’s GCSE cohort.

“They have shown amazing dedication and commitment to their studies and their hard work has been rewarded with the best GCSE results in the school’s history.

“They deserve all this success and we can’t wait to watch them continue their studies in the months and years ahead.”

Samuel Ward Academy

Students at Samuel Ward Academy are celebrating their results in GCSEs and vocational studies.

Headteacher, Tom Johnston, said: “These students joined Samuel Ward in 2020 at the height of the pandemic and have demonstrated remarkable resilience and dedication to achieve these results which provide them with a springboard to their next steps.

“I congratulate each student who worked hard to do their very best. These students formed a fantastic year group and the teachers and support staff were happy to support them in their achievements.

“My thanks go out to the staff and to the parents who, undoubtably, have walked this path with their children.

“The buzz in the results hall was really rewarding today – it’s a proud moment for the teachers of Year 11 and myself as the headteacher to see students reaping the rewards of their hard work and endeavour. Ultimately, it is our aim that students leave Samuel Ward ready to live rich and rewarding lives.”

St Edward’s Academy

The hard work and dedication of students and staff at St Edward’s Academy have been praised following another great year of GCSE results.

The results in core subjects have been particularly outstanding this year, further solidifying St Edward’s Academy’s reputation as one of Havering’s top-performing schools.

Jodie Hassan, Executive Headteacher of St Edward’s Academy, expressed her pride in the students’ accomplishments, saying: “I am incredibly proud of all our students for their tremendous effort and commitment. Their hard work, coupled with the unwavering support from our dedicated staff, has truly paid off. I couldn’t be more pleased the successes of our students.”

Sybil Andrews Academy

Sybil Andrews Academy has congratulated students who achieved a continued year-on-year improvement in their GSCE exams and other Level 1 and 2 qualifications.

Interim headteacher, Joe Pointon, said students should feel proud of their hard work and positive attitude to learning – having engaged enthusiastically in lessons and opportunities outside of the classroom.

Mr Pointon added: “The pupils have worked extremely hard to achieve these impressive grades and I am so pleased that their perseverance and resilience have been rewarded.

“I am grateful to the staff for their commitment and dedication, and I would also like to thank the parents for their ongoing support.

“We wish all our pupils the best of luck for their academic and vocational courses next year. It has been a pleasure to work with this cohort of pupils and we are confident that they will be successful in their chosen career paths.”

Thomas Gainsborough School

Students’ commitment and resilience have been praised following the publication of GCSE results at Thomas Gainsborough School.

Headteacher Helen Yapp said: “Following our outstanding A-level results last week, we are delighted that our Year 11 students have also achieved highly at GCSE.

“They have shown themselves to be a committed and resilient year group who have made excellent progress and achieved GCSE results in line with last years.

“We are looking forward to welcoming many of them into our sixth form and wish them, and all our Year 11 students, every success and happiness in their chosen pathways.”