A huge congratulations to every GCSE student who picked up their results today.

We would also like to praise all our school staff members for their support, hard work and commitment.

Breckland School said they were thrilled with the performance of students picking up their GCSE results.
Annabelle Culley-Tea, Head of School, said: “All of our students have worked incredibly hard to secure the platform for their future successes and we are looking forward to hearing of their bright and exciting futures.
“These results reaffirm the school’s commitment to ensuring that the school continues to be one which the town of Brandon and surrounding villages can be proud of.
“The school thanks the staff, families and the wider community for their support of the cohort of 2024.”

Castle Manor Academy are celebrating with Year 11 as they collect their GCSE results this morning.

The Class of 2024 achieved excellent results and were praised for showing real resilience and working incredibly hard.

Headline figures at Castle Manor are once again strong, with 56% of students gaining grades 4+ in English and Maths.

Headteacher Vanessa Whitcombe said: ‘The students should be so proud of their results. “Our congratulations go to all of them, along with best wishes for their next steps.

“They have been expertly supported by teachers and support staff and of course parents, and I would like to thank everyone involved in helping our students to reach their goals.”

70% of the 187 students taking GCSEs at County High School achieved a Grade 4 in English and Maths with 45% achieving a strong pass in those subjects.

Sally Kennedy, headteacher at County High School, said: “I am very proud of our students who have worked hard in their studies as well as contributing so positively to school life and the positive community of our school. They have demonstrated our school values of ambition and determination in their examinations.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff who worked so hard to support every student achieve their potential and we wish all our alumnae the very best in their next steps.”

GCSE and Level 2 BTEC students at Felixstowe School have been praised for showing remarkable determination and resilience throughout the last few challenging years.

The school paid tribute to the achievements of students picking up their results with many choosing to stay on at the school for sixth form.

Headteacher Emma Wilson-Downes said: “This year, our students have been incredible in rising to the challenges they have been presented with.

“The work ethic they have built and continually demonstrated will serve them well in future, and the grit and determination they have shown throughout has been nothing short of inspirational.

“We are delighted in particular with the success in our Modern Foreign Languages department, where we have seen spectacular results in French.

“We are also delighted with outcomes in Triple Science, which echoes the successes seen in the sixth form science outcomes this year.

“This year, we are thrilled that so many of our year 11 students have chosen us as their further education provider and we know they will continue to impress us as they enter the sixth form and embark on their Level 3 journey with either A Levels or vocational qualifications.”

The headteacher of Newmarket Academy has praised the hard work of students and staff following the recent GCSE results.

Headteacher Martin Witter said: “We would like to congratulate all our fantastic Year 11 students who have received their GCSE results. 

“We are delighted with the results from our students this year and we would like to pay tribute and thank all the young people, their families and all the staff at Newmarket Academy for all of their hard work over the years.  

“We are sure our students will go on and do fantastic things and we look forward to seeing and celebrating their future achievements.”

More than 220 students from Samuel Ward Academy in Haverhill collected their GCSE results.

The school has paid tribute to students after 65% achieved Grade 4 or higher in both English and maths. 

Dr Kev Geall, Head of School, said: “It’s a pleasure and a privilege to see so many students delighted that their hard work has paid off. 

“I congratulate them, the staff who have worked so hard to guide them and the families who have supported them. The future is bright for this cohort of great young people.”

St Edward’s Academy was thrilled to announce another year of exceptional GCSE results – a testament to the hard work and dedication of both students and staff.

The school said they were immensely proud of the remarkable achievements across the board, with many students attaining the highest grades and setting a new benchmark for excellence at the school.

Jodie Hassan, Executive Headteacher of St Edward’s Academy, expressed her pride in the students’ accomplishments: “I am incredibly proud of all our students for their tremendous effort and commitment, which have led to these fantastic results.

“Their hard work, coupled with the unwavering support from our dedicated staff, has truly paid off. These results are a reflection of the resilience and determination our students have shown, and I couldn’t be more pleased with their success.

“This is an exciting time for St Edward’s Academy as we continue to innovate and invest in our students’ futures.

“Starting in September 2024, every student in our Sixth Form will receive an iPad as we transition to becoming an Apple School. We are confident that this advanced technology will not only enhance the learning experience but also help drive further academic success – making St Edward’s Sixth Form an institution of choice for students across East London.”

Students at Sybil Andrews Academy have been praised after achieving the school’s best ever set of results in non-Covid times.

Grade 5 figures for English and maths at the Bury St Edmunds school increased by 10% to 50% while the Grade 4 percentage for English and Maths increased by 9% to 71%.

Almost one fifth of pupils in the year group also averaged a Grade 7 or above. 

Kevin Blakey, Executive Headteacher, said: “I would like to say well done to all pupils and staff for their hard work and to Sybil Andrews parents for their support.

“This set of results validates the good judgement received from Ofsted. We are also confident that we are on an excellent trajectory for GCSE results over the coming years.” 

Joe Pointon, Head of School, added: “We know that some pupils have overcome significant personal challenges in their preparation for these qualifications and we are delighted that their perseverance and resilience have been rewarded.”

After 74% of pupils at Thomas Gainsborough School achieved a Grade 4+ in English and maths, Helen Yapp, headteacher at Thomas Gainsborough School, said: “We are delighted by our GCSE results this year.

“They are a testament to the hard work and dedication of both the students and the staff. This cohort have risen to the challenges they have faced during their secondary education, and we look forward to their continued success as they start their A-level and college courses.”