‘Brilliant’ Clevedon School students ‘excel’ in GCSE results

Clevedon School students are jumping with joy after getting their GCSE results. Picture: Eleanor Young (Image: Eleanor Young)

Headteacher Jim Smith said he could ‘not be more proud’ of his students, staff and parents.

Overall 68 per cent of students achieved five GCSEs graded level 9-4 with 64 per cent attaining this with both English and maths.

Mr Smith said: “All of our students have a fantastic story to tell.

“They have achieved a record number of the much-coveted level 9 grades, with many students achieving level 9 in five or more subjects meaning they will be some of the top performers nationally and on track to fulfil their ambition to study engineering, medicine, veterinary sciences and law at the most prestigious of universities.

Students smile after opening their GCSE results. Picture: Eleanor Young (Image: Eleanor Young)

“Similarly, I am equally delighted with students who achieved their personal best in subjects, working exceptionally hard to take on the challenge of the new exams often overcoming additional learning challenges along the way.

“It says much about them as individuals and the ethos of aspiration and inclusion here at Clevedon School.

“They truly are a kind and brilliant group of students.

“The school has also narrowed the gap between girls’ and boys’ achievement and gap between pupil premium and non-pupil premium students.”

Youngsters smile for the camera after picking up their results. Picture: Mike Thie (Image: Mike Thie)

Executive headteacher of the Clevedon Learning Trust, added: “Despite all the national turbulence and media coverage of the harder GCSEs, our students have excelled themselves.

“I am thrilled they have done this and accessed all the school has to offer.”

Students smile after opening their GCSE results. Picture: Eleanor Young (Image: Eleanor Young)

Students flash a smile after picking up their grades. Picture: Mike Thie (Image: Mike Thie)

Parents and teachers were on hand to congratulate the students. Picture: Mike Thie (Image: Mike Thie)

Students and parents gathered in the hall to collect results. Picture: Eleanor Young (Image: Eleanor Young)

It was all smiles at Clevedon School as exam results were handed out. Picture: Mike Thie (Image: Mike Thie)

One very happy Clevedon School student shows off his results. Picture: Mike Thie (Image: Mike Thie)

Students smile after opening their GCSE results. Picture: Eleanor Young (Image: Eleanor Young)

Elina Koulias and Christian Kelsey picked up their results. Picture: Eleanor Young (Image: Eleanor Young)

Clevedon School students with their results. Picture: Eleanor Young (Image: Eleanor Young)

Sophie Price, Logan Valentine, Elaine Webster and Jamie Stokes smile for the camera after opening their results. Picture: Eleanor Young (Image: Eleanor Young)

Emily Craig and Alicia Crees with their GCSE results. Picture: Eleanor Young (Image: Eleanor Young)

Alfie Langson, Ben Shortman and Thomas Down show off their GCSE results. Picture: Eleanor Young (Image: Eleanor Young)

Sian Minor and Isabel Bartlett with their GCSE results. Picture: Eleanor Young (Image: Eleanor Young)

Sam Lewis and Harry Jordan with their results. Picture: Eleanor Young (Image: Eleanor Young)

Oli Carlier and Scarlett Cherry with their results. Picture: Eleanor Young (Image: Eleanor Young)

16-year-old Lauren Hughes shows off her results with mum Adele. Picture: Eleanor Young (Image: Eleanor Young)

Students smile after opening their GCSE results. Picture: Eleanor Young (Image: Eleanor Young)