This week, pupils and staff across Greenwood Academies Trust celebrated GCSE results day.

It has been another brilliant year of results for pupils, and we congratulate them and their families, as well as our brilliant colleagues on their dedication and hard work.

This year, GCSE results day was celebrated at City of Peterborough Academy, Kingswood Secondary Academy, Nottingham Academy, Nottingham Girls’ Academy, Skegness Academy, Stanground Academy, The Brunts Academy, The Wells Academy and Weston Favell Academy, with many pupils now continuing their studies with us at Sixth Form.

Of course, we are incredibly proud of all pupils, but to share a very small sample of these achievements, some individual performances include:

• Hassan Dahir, from Nottingham Academy, who successfully achieved grade 9s in English language, English literature, biology, physics, chemistry, maths and further maths; two Distinction*s in information technology and enterprise and marketing; a grade 8 in statistics; and a grade 7 in Arabic.
• Ada Cinar, from City of Peterborough Academy, who celebrated 11 GCSE qualifications with three at grade 9, one at grade 8 and seven at a grade 7.
• Maya Mansoor, from Nottingham Girls’ Academy, who earned grade 9s in English language, English literature, history, biology, chemistry, physics and sociology; grade 8s in maths and Polish; a grade 7 in statistics; and a grade 6 in Spanish.
• Jessica Lesniak, from Kingswood Secondary Academy, who received grade 9s in English Literature, English language and history. Jessica also achieved a 9-9 in science, a Level 2 Distinction* in information technology, a Level 2 Distinction in enterprise and marketing and an 8 in maths.
• Muhammad Imran, from The Wells Academy, who achieved grade 9s in combined science and Urdu; grade 8s in English language, maths and further maths; and a Level 2 Distinction* in sport science.
• Thomas Latto, from Skegness Academy, who proudly received a 7 in maths, 6s in English literature and geography, a Level 2 Distinction* in sport, a 6-6 in science and a 5 in English language.
• Miklos Lelesz, from Stanground Academy, who produced an impressive portfolio of nine GCSE and vocational qualifications, including strong grade 6s in English and mathematics and grade 7s in science.
• Coral Jenkin, from The Brunts Academy, who excelled in achieving grade 9s and a Distinction* across all her chosen GCSEs, including English language, English literature, maths, biology, chemistry, physics, art and drama.
• Anotida Bhuza, from Weston Favell Academy, who celebrated grade 9s in English literature, geography, French, biology and chemistry. Anotida also achieved a grade 8 in maths, a Distinction* in information technology, 7s in physics and statistics and a 6 in English language.

Well done to all our pupils, colleagues and families. We are immensely proud and look forward to supporting your next steps in education and employment!

More news from individual academies can be found below:

Brunts Academy

The academy is pleased to celebrate another successful year of GCSE results.

The academy is incredibly proud of its pupils, now looking forward to progressing on to their A-Levels at The Brunts Academy.

While everyone has done well, some impressive individual performances include:

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Mohamed Mahmoud celebrates GCSE results today

• Mohamed Mahmoud, who achieved outstanding results, including Grade 9s in Arabic, English Literature, Biology, Chemistry and Spanish; a Distinction* in Sport Science; and Grade 8s in Statistics, Physics, Maths and English Language. Mohamed will also continue his studies at The Brunts Academy in September.
• Coral Jenkin, who excelled in achieving the highest grades possible - Grade 9s and a Distinction* across all her chosen GCSEs, including English Language, English Literature, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Art and Drama. Coral will continue her studies at The Brunts Academy Sixth Form next year.
• William Psenko, who successfully balanced his GCSE studies alongside high-level competition in golf. As the current county champion, William has demonstrated exceptional dedication both academically and in sport and we look forward to supporting his continued success when he joins our sixth form.
• George Stringer, who demonstrated outstanding commitment and achievement throughout his studies. We are exceptionally proud of his success in securing a highly sought-after apprenticeship with Rolls-Royce, where we know he will thrive and go on to be a success.

Chris Fisher, executive principal at The Brunts Academy, said: "Today is a truly special day for our academy community, and we are incredibly proud of every one of our pupils and all they have achieved.

"These GCSE results reflect not only their hard work and determination, but also the resilience, commitment and character they have shown throughout their journey at The Brunts Academy.

“Behind every result is a young person who has overcome challenges, embraced opportunities and worked towards their goals, and we could not be prouder of what they have accomplished.​

"We are also deeply grateful to our dedicated staff, supportive families and wider academy community.

"Their encouragement, care and belief in our pupils have played an important part in helping them achieve their very best.

“As they move on to the next stage of their journey, whether that is joining our sixth form, starting an apprenticeship or pursuing another exciting pathway, we wish them every success and happiness.

"We look forward to following their future achievements and seeing the positive impact they will make in the years ahead."

City of Peterborough Academy

Pupils and staff at City of Peterborough Academy, located on Reeves Way and part of Greenwood Academies Trust, are really pleased with their GCSE results today.

Pupils at City of Peterborough Academy celebrate GCSE results | City of Peterborough Academy

The Academy is pleased to announce a year of outstanding results for pupils. The whole Academy community is celebrating this success and while all pupils have done well, there have been some impressive individual performances.

These include:

• Ighosogie Praise Ifaluyi Osagie, who achieved an impressive nine GCSE qualifications - eight grade 9s and one  grade 8.
• Alfie Shinn, who celebrates eight GCSE qualifications with two grade 9s, five  grade 8s and a Distinction* .
• Smilte Turskyte, who earned eight GCSE qualifications. This includes three grade 9s, three grade 8s and two grade 7s.
• Ada Cinar, who received achieved 11 GCSE qualifications with three at grade 9, one at grade 8 and seven at a grade 7.
• Areesha Umran, who successfully achieved nine GCSE qualifications - four grade 8s and five grade 7s.

Matthew Van Lier, Executive Principal at City of Peterborough Academy, said: “Today, we celebrate an amazing set of GCSE results which have been achieved by our pupils. We are so proud of them and recognise this achievement is the culmination of years of hard work, determination and resilience. Whether students achieved the highest grades, overcame personal challenges, or made significant progress throughout their time with us, every success deserves recognition.

“Many pupils have achieved excellent outcomes that will enable them to progress confidently to further study, apprenticeships and future career pathways and we wish them all our very best for the future and hope to stay in touch. We would also like to share our thanks with our staff and families who have supported them on this incredible journey.”

Kingswood Secondary Academy

Pupils and staff at Kingswood Secondary Academy, located on Gainsborough Road and part of Greenwood Academies Trust, are celebrating their GCSE results today.

The Academy is pleased to announce a year of excellent results. The Academy is incredibly proud of its pupils, many of whom are now looking forward to progressing onto their Level 3 studies at the Academy.

While all pupils have done well, there have been some impressive individual performances. These include:

• Jessica Lesniak, who successfully achieved a grade 9 in English Literature, English language and history. Jessica also achieved a 9-9 in science, a Level 2 Distinction* in information technology; a Level 2 Distinction in enterprise and marketing; and an 8 in maths.
• Erbjona Cupi, who earned a grade 9 in English literature, English language and history; a Level 2 Distinction* in enterprise and marketing; grade 8 in maths and religious studies; and an 8-7 in science.
• Ivana Tomasevic, who received a 9 in religious studies, grades 9-8 in science and grade 8s in geography and maths. Ivana also achieved grade 7s in English language, English literature and statistics.
• Rochelle Mwarewangepo, who celebrates grade 9s in English literature, English language, history and Spanish; grade 7s in maths and statistics; and a 6-6 in science.
• Rex Wong, who achieved grade 9s in Chinese, English literature and maths. Rex also achieved a 9-9 in science, a grade 8 in statistics, a grade 7 in history, a Level 2 Merit in information technology and a 6 in music and English language.

Matt Gamble, Principal at Kingswood Secondary Academy, said:

“We are incredibly proud of our pupils, and the GCSE results they have achieved. These outcomes reflect the dedication of our staff and the strong support of families throughout the academy community. We congratulate every pupil on their achievements and the progress they have made and wish them well for the future. Many pupils have chosen to continue their studies at Kingswood Secondary Academy and we look forward to continuing supporting them through the next phase of their education.”

Nottingham Academy

The Academy is pleased to announce a year of excellent results for pupils, many of whom are now looking forward to progressing onto their A Levels at the Academy.

While all pupils have done well, there have been some impressive performances including:

• Hassan Dahir, who successfully achieved grade 9s in English language, English literature, biology, physics, chemistry, maths and further maths; two Distinction*s in information technology and enterprise and marketing; a grade 8 in statistics; and a grade 7 in Arabic.

• Aissa Auad, who earned a grade 9 in maths, further maths, statistics, biology, physics, chemistry and religious studies; a Distinction** in information technology; a grade 8 in Arabic; and grade 7 in English language and English literature.
• Shazman Quraishi, who received a grade 9 in geography, maths, biology, physics and chemistry; a Distinction** in sport science; a grade 8 in English language, English literature and further maths; and a grade 7 in statistics.
• Rayan Mohamed Fahir, who celebrates a grade 9 in maths, biology and chemistry; a Distinction** in sport science; a grade 8 in physics and further maths; a grade 7 in English language, geography and statistics; and a grade 5 in English literature.
• Mohammad Ilyas Bilal, who celebrates a grade 9 in biology; a Distinction** in sport science; a grade 8 in English language, maths, chemistry and religious studies; and a grade 7 in English literature, further maths, physics and statistics.

Jessie Elbaz, Principal at Nottingham Academy, said:

“We are so proud of our pupils – these results are a testament to their hard work and dedication to their studies. These remarkable achievements reflect the commitment of our pupils, staff, and families; they have worked extremely hard and deserve their success. I am delighted that so many of our pupils have achieved their goals. I wish all our pupils every success in the next phase of their education!”

Nottingham Girls' Academy

The Academy is delighted to announce another year of strong results for pupils. The whole Academy community is incredibly proud of everyone receiving results today, many of whom are now looking forward to progressing onto their A Levels at the Academy.

While all pupils have done well, there have been some impressive individual performances. These include:

• Maya Mansoor, who achieved grade 9s in English language, English literature, history, biology, chemistry, physics and sociology; grade 8s in maths and polish; a grade 7 in statistics; and a grade 6 in Spanish.
• Sophia Kurko, who received grade 9s in English language, English literature, maths, history and physics; grade 8s in geography, chemistry, Spanish and further maths; and a grade 7 in biology.
• Yasmeen Abbas, who celebrates grade 9 in English language, maths, geography and sociology; grade 8s in biology, chemistry, physics, English literature and further maths; and a grade 7 in Spanish.
• Sumeyya Matloob, who earned grade 9s in maths, geography, biology, chemistry and physics; grade 8s in English literature and Spanish; a grade 7 in English language; and a grade 6 in art.
• Safia Afzal, who successfully achieved grade 9s in maths, computer science, biology and chemistry; grade 8s in English literature, physics, Spanish and further maths; and Grade 6s in English language, history and statistics.

David Tungate, Principal at Nottingham Girls’ Academy, said:

“Congratulations to our pupils who achieved a fantastic set of results. Our brilliant staff work hard to make sure our pupils can enter the next phase of life with confidence and ambition. I am incredibly proud of these young women and very excited for them in their next steps.”

Skegness Academy

The Academy is pleased to announce a year of positive results for pupils and. the whole school community is incredibly proud. Many pupils are now looking forward to progressing onto their Level 3 qualifications at the Academy.

While all pupils have done well, there have been some impressive individual performances. These include:

• Mya Bexon – who successfully achieved an 8 in English literature, 7s in English language and history, a Level 2 Distinction* in dance, a 6 in geography, a 5 in statistics, a 4 in maths 4 and a 44 in science.
• Imogen Henson – who celebrates 7s in English language and history, a 6 in English literature, a Level 2 Distinction* in health and social care, a Level 2 Distinction in art, a 5 in statistics, a 4 in maths and 44 in science.
• Thomas Latto – who earned a 7 in maths, a Level 2 Distinction* in sport, a 66 in science, 6s in English literature and geography and a 5 in English language.
• Paris Woodward – who received a Level 2 Distinction* in child development; a Level 2 Distinction in creative media; 6s in English language, English literature and history; 5s in statistics and maths; and a 44 in science.
• Harrison Wilson-Green – who achieved a Level 2 Distinction* in sport; a 7 in history; 6s in English language, English literature and maths; a 5 in statistics; a 54 in science; and a Level 2 Pass in hospitality and catering.
• Anthony Delderfield – who received a Level 2 Distinction in performing arts; a 7 in textiles; 6s in English language, English literature and history; 5s in maths and statistics; and a 55 in science.
• Alanah Stones – who proudly celebrates a Level 2 Distinction in child development; 6s in English language, English literature, history and maths; a 5 in statistics; and a 55 in science.

Charlotte Dunn, Deputy Principal at Skegness Academy, said:

“We are thrilled to share the positive achievements of our pupils today! Their results are a true testament to the power of dedication, perseverance and hard work.

“A heartfelt thank you goes out to our incredible staff, whose unwavering commitment and tireless support have guided our pupils every step of the way. We also extend our deepest appreciation to the parents, whose encouragement and support at home have been invaluable.

“Today marks a joyful milestone – the first step onto the path to a bright, successful and fulfilling future. We could not be prouder, and we send our warmest congratulations and best wishes to all our pupils as they embark on their next exciting chapter.”

Stanground Academy

The Academy is delighted to announce another year of brilliant results for pupils. The Academy is incredibly proud of its pupils, many of whom are now looking forward to progressing onto their post-16 pathways at the Academy.

While everyone has done well, several pupils achieved particularly outstanding individual results, including:

• Henry Tracey, who delivered a truly exceptional performance, attaining seven grade 9s, including English and mathematics, alongside two grade 8s.
• Daniel Atolagbe, who celebrated success across his studies, attaining six grade 9s, two grade 8s and a Distinction, with top grades achieved in both English and mathematics.
• Vedanti Rathod, who excelled across the curriculum, attaining nine impressive GCSE grades, including a grade 8 in mathematics, a Grade 7 in English and a clean sweep of grade 8s in triple science.
• Goodness Akhalumenyo, who achieved an outstanding set of results, attaining seven qualifications at grades 8 to 6, alongside exceptional Distinction* awards in both IT and health and social care.
• Miklos Lelesz, who produced an impressive portfolio of nine GCSE and vocational qualifications, including strong grade 6s in English and mathematics and grade 7s in science.

These achievements reflect the commitment, perseverance and ambition of all pupils, supported every step of the way by dedicated staff and families.

Andry Joannou, Head of Academy and Matthew Van Lier, Executive Principal at Stanground Academy, said:

“We are celebrating another exceptionally successful year, building on last year's strong outcomes and achieving our best results to date. These results reflect sustained improvement across the Academy, and we are immensely proud of our pupils and staff for the dedication, resilience and hard work they have shown in securing these life-changing achievements.

“We are particularly delighted that so many of our pupils have chosen to continue their education with us in the Sixth Form. We look forward to supporting them as they continue to develop, thrive and succeed on their chosen pathways, and we are excited to see what they will accomplish in the years ahead.”

The Wells Academy

The Academy is thrilled to announce a year of very successful results. While incredibly proud of all pupils, some impressive individual performances include:

• Rawezh Diari, who successfully achieved grade 9s in English language, maths, combined science and further maths; a Level 2 Distinction* in hospitality and catering; and a Level 2 Distinction in health and social care.

• Muhammad Imran, who earned grade 9s in combined science and Urdu; grade 8s in English language, maths and further maths; and a Level 2 Distinction*in sport science.
• Maria Salla Pereira, who received grade 8s in English language, English literature, religious studies, biology, chemistry and Spanish; a grade 9 in Portuguese; and a Level 2 Distinction* in health and social care.

George Coles, Principal at The Wells Academy, said:

“I am incredibly proud of all our pupils for their hard work and dedication, which is reflected in this year’s exam results. At our Academy, we place great emphasis on our core values of integrity, resilience and ambition so it is inspiring to see how our pupils have lived out these values in their studies. Every grade achieved represents countless hours of effort, determination and perseverance.

“These achievements would not have been possible without the incredible commitment of our brilliant staff, who go above and beyond every day to ensure our pupils are supported, challenged and inspired. I would also like to thank our pupils’ families, whose encouragement and belief in their children have been a vital part of their success. We wish all our pupils the very best for the future.”

Weston Favell Academy

 

The whole Academy community is incredibly proud of all pupils, many of whom are now looking forward to progressing onto their A Levels at the Academy.

While all pupils have done well, there have been some impressive individual performances. These include:

• Debbie Adeleye, who successfully achieved grade 9s in English language, geography, maths, chemistry, biology, physics and art; a Distinction* in hospitality and catering; a Distinction in music; and grade 8s In English literature and statistics.

• Adriana Bednerek, who achieved grade 9s in English literature, history, biology, chemistry and physics. Adriana also achieved a Distinction* in hospitality and catering, 8s in maths and statistics and a grade 7 in English language.
• Oliver Boyal, who earned grade 9s in English literature, geography and combined science; a Distinction* in sport science; grade 8s in maths and English language; and a grade 7 in statistics.
• Antonia Stavaru, who celebrates grade 9s in English language, English literature, physics, chemistry and biology; a Distinction* in health and social care; and grade 8s in French, statistics and maths.
• Anotida Bhuza, who received grade 9s in English literature, geography, French, biology and chemistry. Anotida also achieved a grade 8 in maths, a Distinction* in IT, 7s in physics and statistics and a 6 in English language.

Tim Marston, Executive Principal at Weston Favell Academy, said:

“This set of results is a testament to the commitment and hard work of a dedicated staff team and a group of pupils who are a credit to themselves, their families and the whole school community.”