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A large number of students in the borough have passed their GCSEs and other equivalent qualifications, demonstrating the hard work undertaken by staff and students.

Charlton School in Wellington saw particularly strong results for pupils in English, History, Engineering, Art, Drama and Dance.

Andy McNaughton, Principal at Charlton School, said:

“We are delighted with the results the students have achieved, this is testament to the commitment they showed over their time in school and in particular with the additional sessions they attended in Year 11.

“Our results are fantastic and show the wide range of subjects available at the school for the students to study. We wish all our students the very best of luck for the future.”

At Telford College, pupils studying English Language achieved their highest grades in five years, along with an increase in high grades in Maths too.

Christine Pemberton, Telford College’s Vice-Principal for Curriculum said:

“These are absolutely fantastic results, reflecting all of the hard work from our students and staff. We are very proud of them.

“Maths and English are so important, not just for our 16-19 students because they open up pathways to an incredibly broad range of courses and job opportunities, but also for our many adult learners who are now able to further develop their careers.

“We strive to offer adult learners flexible ways for them to improve their English and Maths and we are delighted that so many have been successful.”

She added:

“We look forward to seeing many of these students now progressing with us onto A-Levels, apprenticeships, or our range of T-Levels and vocational courses which we are expanding even further in September.”

Students at Learning Community Trust’s schools around the borough (Hadley Learning Community, Ercall Wood, Charlton, Telford Priory and Burton Borough schools) saw great successes in English, Science and Engineering, including a 100% pass rate for students studying Engineering, Health and Social Care BTEC courses at Hadley Learning Community.

Learning Community Trust deputy Chief Executive Paul Roberts said:

“Our schools have worked tirelessly to provide students with the best possible progression opportunities.

“We’d like to say a big thank you to the parents and families for all of their support over the past year, working with us to help students meet their potential.

“Once again this year, our students have achieved the outcomes they need to go to college, apprenticeships or into employment and we are proud that our schools have provided the springboard for their successful futures.”

Pupils at Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby School were also celebrating, with 9 students receiving six or more GCSEs at Grade 7 or above, and one young person receiving six Grade 9’s and a distinction.

Joanne Edgar, Principal at Haberdashers Abraham Darby, said:

“We are proud of each and every one of our pupils collecting their GCSE and BTEC results today. For many, the hard work and commitment was rewarded and there were some impressive individual results, with some pupils having shown great resilience throughout their KS4 journey to overcome challenging circumstances and adversity.

Councillor Shirley Reynolds, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, Education, Employment & Skills said:

“This year’s GCSE exam results are the product of several years of hard work and commitment by pupils, their families, teachers and support staff across the borough, so I want to acknowledge them and thank them for all their efforts and dedication helping our students succeed.

“I want to congratulate everyone and wish them every success for their next chapter, whether that be going on to further qualifications or starting their working lives.

“If you’re not sure what to do next, remember our FutureFocus service offers free careers advice and guidance for anyone up to the age of 19, so you can pop in to Southwater One in the town centre on any weekday and have a chat with them.”

FutureFocus offers free careers advice and guidance to young people up to 19 years old. They can drop in for a chat with the FutureFocus team at Southwater One (ground floor), anytime between 10am -5pm (Monday – Friday) or phone 01952 388988.