Students at Selston High School are being recognised today after receiving the results of their hard work throughout their GCSE studies. This year, the school has seen an increase in the number of students achieving a grade 5 or above across all subjects, as students prepare to take their next steps in education, training and employment.
David Broomhead, Headteacher, at Selston High School, said:
“Selston students continue to work diligently towards their educational outcomes and personal goals. We are pleased with the improvements the school is making and would like to thank all families and students for their commitment this year. Our students are hardworking, kind and considerate young people, their families should be proud. We wish our Year 11 cohort all the best as they progress to the next chapter.”
Students have worked incredibly hard to reach this point, with particular successes including:
• Maddy Smith gained 5 grade 9s in English language, English literature, double science, history and physical education. 3 grade 8s in maths, double science and spanish. Maddy has enreolled into Ashfield Post 16 ahead of the new academic year.
• Eadon Shaw gained a grade 9 in maths, 4 grade 8s in history, English language, chemistry and physics, 2 grade 7s in biology and spanish as well as a grade 5 English literature. Eadon intends to use this grades to attend Ashfield Post 16.
• Harry Martin gained 2 grade 9s in chemistry and maths, 5 grade 7s in physics, biology, french, English language and georgraphy as well as a 6 in English literature. Harry is starting a Level 3 Apprenticeship this September.
• Elspeth Bull gained a grade 9 in art, 1 grade 8 in history, 2 grade 7s in maths and double science as well as 4 grade 6s. She is heafing to Kimberlery School sixth form this September.
• Oliver Burton achieved 1 grade 9 in history, 2 grade 8s in maths and spanish, a grade 7 in physics and 4 grade 6s in chemisty, biology, English language and English literature. He has already enrolled to join the Ashfield Post 16 September cohort.
• Matthew Stokes achieved a grade 9 in history, 4 grade 8s in maths, English language, biology and chemistry, 2 grade 7s in English literature and physics as well as a 6 in spanish. Matthew will be attending Ashfield Post 16 from September.
Wesley Davies, Chief Executive Officer of The Two Counties Trust, said:
“We are incredibly proud of our GCSE students across The Two Counties Trust and all they have achieved. Today’s results reflect their ambition, resilience and hard work, every student should be proud.
“These achievements also reflect the commitment of our staff and the support of families, who have encouraged and guided students throughout their studies.
“At The Two Counties Trust, we are committed to enhancing life choices and these results give our students a strong foundation for whatever comes next. Congratulations to all our students. On behalf of the entire Two Counties community, we wish you every success for the future.”
