GCSE Results Day: Students across Peterborough learn what grades they have achieved
This morning, thousands of students will be finding out their GCSE results and the Peterborough Telegraph will be bringing you coverage from across all of the schools.
Follow all of the results and reaction on the PT live blog below.
LIVE: GCSE results as they happen across Peterborough
Greater Peterborough UTC
Greater Peterborough UTC have ‘pride in the efforts of their students.’
The top performers:
Sage Howard, Dip Kaur, Jan Kowalik, Frankie Newbatt, Mia Thatcher and Joshua White.
“We are pleased that the school is again seeing a positive set of GCSE results from our fantastic students here at GPUTC.
“Despite everything they have had to cope with, children across the ability range have made great progress with many examples of high achievement.
The students who open their results today will go on to do great things.
“I would personally like to congratulate all of them on their achievements, as well as thanking my dedicated teaching and support staff for their unwavering dedication, hard work, and commitment to the students. We also can’t forget the amazing parental support that so many have needed over the last three years.
“With all the pressures that our students have felt themselves under, the GPUTC community has once again risen to the challenge.
“Congratulations to everyone in Year 11, not only at GPUTC but throughout the Greater Peterborough area - we wish all Peterborough students the very best of luck in their chosen paths as they take their next steps, be that in our state- of-the-art 6th form provision or wherever their journey takes them.”
“We are so proud of our students’ achievements.
“They have had a challenging time since starting their secondary school education due to the disruption of Covid-19, and they have show so much resilience, dedication and commitment to secure their best results.
“We wish them the very best and look forward to many returning to complete their post-16 qualifications in September.”
Ken Stimpson Community School shows ‘real sense of pride'
Ken Stimpson Community School 2023 high achievers:
- Amelia Demkiewicz (x4 Grade 9, x3 Grade 8, x3 Grade 7, x1 Grade 6)
- Alisha Mazumder (x2 Grade 9, x2 Grade 8, x1 L2Dist*, x2 Grade 7, x2 Grade 6)
- Finley Eze (x2 Grade 9, x2 Grade 7, x5 Grade 6, x1 Grade 5)
- Emily Barfield (x4 Grade 8, x1 Grade 7, x3 L2Dist, x1 Grade 6)
- Alice Sawka (x1 Grade 9, x3 Grade 7, x4 Grade 6, x1 Grade 5, x1 L2Merit)
- Paige Pitney-Baxter (x1 Grade 8, x2 Grade 7, x1 L2Dist, x6 Grade 6)
- Jamie Johnson (x2 Grade 8, x3 Grade 7, x1 Grade 6, x2 Grade 5, x2 Grade 4)
GCSE results day is a huge moment in every student’s educational journey.
For this cohort they have experienced so many challenges from the pandemic, to home schooling and virtual lessons.
This year’s adjustment to the grade boundaries, the final challenge for them.
Despite these difficulties, this morning there was a real sense of pride and achievement.
Our students have secured some remarkable results and now progress onto the next exciting stage in their lives.
The grade on that exam slip marks the end of this chapter, but immediately opens a new one.
That means opportunities in whichever direction you take.
For those of you returning, we can’t wait to welcome you back. If your choices take you in a different direction, we wish you every success for the future.
Abbey College proud of ‘remarkable' GCSE achievements
Students and staff at Abbey College are glowing with pride after receiving their GCSE results today, according to teachers.
“We are incredibly proud of our students for their dedication and perseverance leading up to their outstanding results today.
“While the exams were sat under more usual conditions, we must not forget the significant disruption these students have faced during their secondary education. After completing Year 7, the pandemic forced most students to complete their learning away from schools as the country battled the challenges of COVID-19.
“These are truly remarkable results, especially given this context, and are a testament to the hard work they have put in over the past few years. We look forward to seeing many of them returning to our brand new Sixth Form, Ramsey Gatehouse Sixth Form, in September.
“The tireless efforts of our excellent teaching and support staff should also be recognised. They have all worked above and beyond to help students secure these excellent results.”
Strong results were secured across the whole curriculum, including GCSEs in Maths, English Literature, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, French, Art, and Physical Education.
Vocational courses in Music and Business Studies also secured high grades, with an average grade of a Distinction.
Individual successes at Abbey College include:
- Annabelle McCabe achieved 9 Grade 9s and 3 Grade 8s.
- Taylor Foss achieved five Grade 9s and 4 Grade 8s, as well as a Level 2 Distinction.
- Travis Lindsay achieved 6 Grade 9s and 3 Grade 8s, as well as a Level 2 Distinction* and a Level 2 Distinction.
- Tom Waterworth achieved four Grade 7s, alongside a Level 2 Distinction and 5 Grade 6s, whilst competing in the British Schools Championship where he won two Gold medals at middle distance, one at 800m and one in the 4x400m relay. Tom is the English Schools Champion and has also been selected to represent England in the Schools International Athletics Board (SIAB).
Nene Park Academy
Students at Nene Park Academy, part of Meridian Trust, are celebrating their achievements this GCSE results day.
The academy has seen many individual successes this year. Top performer, Rebecca Au, was awarded nine grade 9s, one grade 8, and one grade 7.
Amy Berry received five grade 9s, three grade 6s, and one grade 5, further shining as the academy’s highest performer in
English Literature. Nicole Celary attained two grade 9s, three grade 8s, three grade 7s, a Distinction*, and a grade 6.
Further congratulations go to Matthew McLoughlin who was awarded one grade 9, eight grade 8s, and one grade 5.
Lucy Dangerfield attained one grade 9, six grade 8s, two grade7s and one grade 6. William Ellard achieved one grade 9, four grade 8s, and three grade 5s, and Victor Baynes was awarded four 8 grades, four grade 7s, a Distinction*, and a grade 6.
The academy has also seen fantastic progress from Abraham Akoro, who achieved the best individual progress score in the academy, and Leon Tiffin-Gearing, who attained on average at least two grades above targets.
Oliver Browne also accomplished the academy’s highest Combined Science grade and Jasmin Akinsola, one of the academy’s top- performing students in Polish and Sociology, achieved on average at least two grades above targets.
“We are incredibly proud of our students’ accomplishments, and are particularly pleased with subject results in Maths, Biology, Art, Languages, and all technical subjects.
“With the anticipated return this year to grade boundaries in line with 2019, we are delighted to see another improvement in results, with a positive progress picture overall.
“We hope all our students can feel significantly proud of themselves, particularly considering the disruption that they have experienced during these crucial years of their secondary education.”
“We look forward to welcoming the vast majority of students into our Sixth Form next year and wish those who are moving on to apprenticeships and alternative providers, the very best of luck in the future.
“Earlier this year, we officially opened our refurbished sixth form centre and we can’t wait to see what our students will go on to achieve in this exciting new learning environment, with opportunities to socialise, work or relax in an inspiring and unique space.”
Stanground Academy
Stanground Academy has come together with pupils, families and staff to celebrate pupils’ achievements as they receive their GCSE grades today.
The Academy is proud of and celebrating all pupils’ results and looks forward to welcoming back many pupils from this cohort who will progress onto A Levels at Stanground Academy.
Some individual highlights include:
Marco Simonov, who successfully achieved a grade 9 in all subjects he was entered for; science, English, maths, geography, German, business and statistics.
Richard Alabi, who achieved three grade 9s in chemistry, physics and maths. Four grade 8s in biology, English, French and further maths; and one grade 7 in statistics.
Emily Begg, who earned grade 8s in English, German, health and social care; and three 7s in history, maths and science.
Hannah Donald, who is celebrating a grade 9 in biology; three grade 8s in English, history and business; and two grade 7s in chemistry and maths.
Margherita Fabbri, who received two 9s in French and Italian; two 8s in business and performing arts; one grade 7 in English; three grade 6s in English literature and combined science; a grade 5 in maths; and a grade 4 in statistics. Margherita also made the most progress in her year group, achieving three grades higher than her peers nationally.
Callum Fletcher, who achieved outstanding grades in all of his subjects, most notable a grade 8 in maths. Callum is also in the top three for his year group for progress, achieving on average two and a half grades better than his peers nationally.
Oskar Kacprzyk, who earned two grade 9s in maths, Polish and combined science; three grade 8s in English, maths and combined science; a grade 7 in computer science; and two grade 6s in history and statistics.
Ahmed Karim Kauser, who is celebrating two grade 9s in maths and Spanish; three 8s in chemistry, French and further maths; two 7s in biology and physics; a grade 6 in statistics; and a grade 4 in history.
Lucy Lonnen, who successfully achieved five grade 8s in chemistry, English, maths, business and performing arts; two 7s in biology and physics; two 6s in further maths and statistics.
Abby Molyneaux, who did exceptionally well in all her subjects with 8s in English literature and religious studies. Abby is also in the top three for her year group for progress, achieving on average two grades better than her peers nationally.
“I am proud of the pupils at Stanground Academy who have worked so hard to achieve these amazing results. We all know that GCSE examinations are difficult and that is why we are especially excited to celebrate the success of our pupils today. Alongside the pupils who achieved top grades we can also celebrate those pupils who have made exceptional progress since primary school – we are celebrating them all!“I would like to thank our pupils’ families and my wonderful colleagues who have supported these pupils to achieve their true potential. This outcome is a demonstration of how we are living our vision and values every day at Stanground Academy and look forward to continuing to support those returning for sixth form.”
Arthur Mellows Village College
“Once again, the results achieved by the students in Year 11 this year are extremely pleasing and recognise the hard work that students have put into the studies over the duration of their courses.
“After many challenges over the last years we wish to acknowledge how incredibly proud we are of all of the students in Year 11 and look forward to seeing them go on to the next steps of their education of which a large number will be joining us in the Sixth Form.
“Whilst there were a large number of individual successes, special congratulations should go to our top performing student.”
Laura Pepper, for achieving 8 grade 9s, one grade 8 and two Distinction* grades.
The following students have also been given a special mention for thier achievements:
Marwah Ahmed, Jacob Lucas, Jaime Crookes, Rhea Mangat, Alfie Green, Amy Marsden, Melissa Guest, Lucy Munday, Noku Gwaze, Harry Norris, Sam Hutchinson, Grace Palmer, Lily Hutton-Smith, Abbi Peake, Diana Kisero, Daniel Roche, Alice Lamb and Caitlin Walls
“We are immensely proud of all the work and achievements of our students, especially after such a difficult and disrupted period.
Our teachers have worked tirelessly to ensure students are all able to progress onto the next stage of their education and study, and we look forward to seeing what they will achieve in the future.”
Thomas Deacon Academy
Students at Thomas Deacon Academy, part of Thomas Deacon Education Trust (TDET), received an impressive set of GCSE results today, with many individual successes and achievements to celebrate.
Some stand-out student successes include:
Megan Ferris and Eunice Yu, who were both awarded seven Grade 9s and one Grade 8.
Wiktoria Apakitsa, who achieved six Grade 9s, a Grade 8 and a Grade 7.
Aiman Dad Azam, who attained five Grade 9s and three Grade 8s.
Ema Antanaviciute, who achieved four Grade 9s, three Grade 8s and a Grade 7.
Zulaikha Khan, who was awarded three Grade 9s and five Grade 8s.
“Our students have achieved brilliant results and we are so proud of them all. Many of our students have surpassed expectations and it is wonderful to celebrate this milestone day with them.
“It has been fantastic to see the development in our 2023 GCSE cohort over the past two years, with many progressing incredibly well from a range of different starting points.
Our academy character values include commitment, confidence and courage, and our students have certainly demonstrated all of these through their hard work over the duration of their courses.
“We are fortunate to have an effective working partnership between parents, staff and students which has enabled our students to thrive and reach their potential.”
A huge well done to all our GCSE students at Thomas Deacon Academy for an excellent set of results, and thank you to everyone who has nurtured and encouraged these students for their support and dedication in helping them achieve their aspirations.
We have an excellent Sixth Form at Thomas Deacon Academy and look forward to welcoming back the students in September who are continuing their education with us.
For those students who are departing, we would like to wish them every success for a bright and successful future.”
The King’s School
Students and staff at the King’s (The Cathedral) School are celebrating another outstanding set of GCSE examination results with 45% of all grades achieved at level 7-9 and 95% of all grades at 4-9.
The school, which is one of the highest performing in the region anticipates that over 80% of the year group will continue to study at the school and complete A Levels in their chosen subjects.
Tom Oldaker who achieved nine grade nines across his GCSE’s said, “I am incredibly pleased to have been blessed with the advantages of a wonderful School, and grateful to all of my teachers who have allowed me to fulfil my potential”
Excellent results do not come without a great deal of hard work and determination from both students and their dedicated staff.
We are proud of all our students and wish them the very best of luck for the next stage of their journey.
Iqra Academy
Iqra Academy are celebrating the success of their much-anticipated GCSE results.
This year, 100% of students achieved 5+ GCSE passes and 86% of students achieved 9+
passes including Zahra Habib who achieved all her GCSE passes at grade 7+, Kainat
Ahmadi and Aamina Ismail who achieved 9+ GCSE passes, all at grade 6+.
All students at Iqra Academy will go on to Further Education.
“We would like to say a huge congratulations to each and every one of our students who have achieved another excellent set of GCSE results this year.
Our students are dedicated to their studies and it is brilliant to see their hard work rewarded.
“Thank you also to our teachers, parents and staff who have supported our students throughout the year.
Thanks to them, our school remains one of the highest performing girls’ schools in the country, both inside and outside of the classroom.”
Queen Katharine Academy
Students at the award-winning Queen Katharine Academy are proudly celebrating their GCSE exam successes.
In Languages the majority of students achieved high grades, and Health and Social Care students achieved a 100 per cent pass rate with a number of Distinctions.
The results were the culmination of two years of hard work and commitment and both staff and
students were delighted with the excellent progress made, reflected in many exceptional individual grades.
Some of the academy’s individual GCSE successes include:
Gabriela Kuruc, who attained 11 GCSEs including a Grade 9 in Maths, English Literature and Polish, as well as Grade 8 in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Spanish, English Language and History.
Sachitkumar Arulkumar, who achieved 10 GCSEs including the top grade of 9 for Maths, as well as a Grade 7 in Chemistry, Physics, Media Studies and History.
Yasmin Elkhouly, who gained 10 qualifications including a Distinction in Health and Social Care, and Grade 8 in Sociology, Biology and Spanish.
Neja Teiserskyte, who attained 10 qualifications including a Distinction in Creative and Performing
Arts and a Grade 7 in Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Maths and Media Studies.
“We are extremely proud of this year’s GCSE students, who have received an outstanding and well-deserved selection of top grades across all subject areas.
It has been wonderful to see their dedication to their studies and their progress over the past two years, from a wide variety of different starting points.
I’d like to thank the students’ families who have encouraged and nurtured them through their GCSE courses, as well as our fabulous teaching and support teams at QKA. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive centre of educational excellence and look forward to welcoming back the students who are continuing their education in our incredibly popular Sixth Form, which this year received more than 500 applications.
“I would like to congratulate all our GCSE students for their examination successes and to thank everyone involved in supporting them.
This has been a remarkable year for Queen Katharine Academy, with its teaching team receiving two Silver National Teaching Awards as well as a TES Award. These awards and this year’s exam results highlight the impact our dedicated staff are having on transforming our students’ futures.”
Jack Hunt
Jack Hunt has wished its pupils all the best for their next steps, and especially look forward to welcoming so many of the year group into the JHS 6 th Form in September.
Whilst proud of all students’ results, particular mention needs to be given to the following:
Jasmine Barnes: seven Grade 9s, one Distinction*
Anton Melchanov: five grade 9s, one Distinction *, 2 Grade 8s
Shahd Mohammed: three Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s
Isabelle Freer: two Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s, 2 Grade 7s
Husnaa Tayyab: two Grade 9s, four Grade 7s
Malik Hassnat: one Grade 9, three Grade 8s, two Grade 7s
Grace Cornell: one Grade 9, three Grade 8s, two Grade 7s
Ryszard Mydlowski: one Grade 9, one Distinction*, two Grade 8s
Thomas Anugrah: four Grade 8s, two Grade 7s
“We are very proud of our Year 11 students and delighted by the results they have achieved; they deserve every success.
They are an amazing group of young people who have overcome the obstacles of the last few years through hard work and determination.
They have been ably supported by the brilliant staff here at JHS who I would like to thank for their work. Thanks also goes to our parents for their support.”
Ormiston Bushfield Academy
Students at Ormiston Bushfield Academy are celebrating today after receiving their GCSE results, as they get ready to take their next steps in their education journey.
Everyone has come together to mark the achievements of all the students, who have worked exceptionally hard over the past couple of years to secure these grades.
Amongst many departmental successes highlights include the English department continuing the outstanding results with 84% of students attaining grade 4 or above and 41% of the history students achieved a grade 7 or higher.
some particular individual highlights include:
- Lilly- Beth who successfully achieved grade 9 in maths, English, combined science and history and grade 8 in English Literature, French, and art and a Distinction grade in performing arts.
- Olly who achieved grade 9s in chemistry, maths and physics, and grade 8 in biology, English, geography, grade 7 in French English Literature and a Distinction in hospitality and catering.
- Nedas who secured grade 9 in English Language and History, and 8 in English Literature, Maths, in addition, Distinction* in Business and grade 7s in combined science and Distinction in Creative iMedia.
- Anastasia who obtained grade 9 in English Language, English literature, and History, and an 8 in Maths, in addition, Distinction* in Business and grade 7s chemistry, physics and biology.
- Flavia who received grade 9 in French and Portuguese, and 8s in Maths, chemistry, biology, in addition, Distinction* in Business and grade 7s in physics and English Literature and Distinction in Creative iMedia.
“I am absolutely delighted with every student receiving their results today: all of them have worked extremely hard and should be very proud of themselves.
All of us at the academy – as well as families and the wider Ormiston Bushfield community – will be celebrating their successes today and cheering them on as they take their next steps.”
Richard Barnes Academy
Staff are proud of students as they collect their results today.
Richard Barnes Academy is an alternative provision academy based across two campuses in Peterborough, supporting young people from the ages of 4 to 18. Academy staff educate and raise aspirations of students who struggle with conventional education or who need a period of time in an alternative setting, working closely with their families to re-integrate students back into mainstream education or a different specialist setting.
“Our learners have achieved so much during their time at Richard Barnes Academy. All students have followed a pathway which is suited to their level.
We are thrilled that so many, as a result of their individual successes, are now prepared for and able to progress onto the appropriate next destination.
Our students’ results are testament to the hard work and commitment of both the learners and our amazing staff team who work tirelessly and selflessly to ensure that all are inspired to achieve.”
“Thank you to our dedicated team of teachers and support staff at Richard Barnes Academy who work with immense enthusiasm and passion to ensure every one of our students is continuously supported, motivated and has opportunities to achieve their potential.
“Many of these students are now moving on to apprenticeships or further education and we would like to wish them all the best for a successful future and the next exciting chapter in their lives.”
Hampton Schools
Notable successes include:
Tomi Alabi (8 grade 9s and 2 grade 8s)
Aaron Osei-Poku (8 grade 9s, 1 grade 8 and 1 grade 7)
Urwa Noor (4 grade 9s, 1 distinction*, 2 grade 8s and 3 grade 7s)
Mielad Rasuly (5 grade 9s, 2 grade 8s and 3 grade 7s)
Santiago Pierri (4 grade 9s, 1 grade 8, 3 grade 7s, 3 grade 6s and 1 distinction)
Those to have made exceptional progress: Andrea Maji, Chelsea Gentile, Snigdha Barma, Luke Evans, Mille Clark, Isaac Zabala
We are really proud of our Year 11 students who collected their results today. In a year when Awarding Bodies have raised grade boundaries to bring standards to pre Covid levels we are delighted to see such levels of success and achievement.
It has been lovely to see staff and students celebrate the outcomes of all the hard work they have put in together throughout their time at Hampton College.
Hampton Schools
Congrutulations of the following individuals at Hampton Gardens
Dylan House – Seven grade 9s and two grade 8
Suzanna Kananga – Seven grade 9s and one grade 8
Sergio Read Moreira Lima - Five grade 9s and four grade 8
Ophelia Yau – Four grade 9s, two grade 8s and three grades 7s
Conor Houston – Three grade 9s, four grade 8’s, one grade 7 and one grade 6
Sneha Purkayastha - Four grade 8s, five grade 7s and one grade 6
Peter Lamidi - Three grade 9s, three grade 8s and two grade 7s
The following have also made tremendous during their time at the school:
Amy Burrows, Keira Gaylor, Cori Webster, Phoenix Allen, Thomas Dainty, Alistair Cooper
‘This is a fantastic set of GCSE results for Hampton Gardens and we are extremely pleased with the results for our students. This cohort have been a pleasure to work with. They have consistently demonstrated a desire to succeed along with high levels of resilience and work rate which is needed to be successful.
I would like to thank all the staff at Hampton Gardens for their hard work and dedication in supporting our students to achieve these outcomes along with the constant support and engagement from the parents of students to support their time at Hampton Gardens.
We are really proud of our Year 11 students who collected their results today. In a year when Awarding Bodies have raised grade boundaries to bring standards to pre Covid levels we are delighted to see such levels of success and achievement.
It has been lovely to see staff and students celebrate the outcomes of all the hard work they have put in together throughout their time at Hampton College.
I am very proud of the students and pleased that many of them will be continuing the next stage of their educational journey with us and for those moving onto a new chapter of their educational experience I wish them all the very best and hope they build on excellent foundations made at Hampton Gardens.’
The Peterborough School
Students at The Peterborough School have achieved an impressive set of GCSE results in their summer exams, with more Grade 8 and 9s awarded to students than in the School’s last results in 2022 despite the harsher marking this summer.
The school has this year achieved its highest grades from sat examinations since the number grading system started in 2017.
Individual successes include: Academic Scholar Bethany Cave who achieved eight Grade 9s and two Grade 8s
Emma Clay who received six Grade 9s, three Grade 8s and one Grade 7.
Both students are also staying on to study their A Levels at The Peterborough School from September.
Continuing this success are Rowan Deem who receives four Grade 9s, five Grade 8s and one Grade 7, with classmate Karina Shah celebrating a range of excellent GCSEs with two Grade 9s, six 8s and two Grade 7s.
They will also be joining the Sixth Form at TPS from next month.
Bhanavi Khandige also achieved outstanding GCSE results today with four Grade 9s, four Grade 8s and two Grade 7s.
I am incredibly proud of our Year 11 students whose dedication to their studies has paid off with a set of excellent results, setting them up for a bright future.
Studying for exams can be a stressful experience, and I would like to extend my thanks to parents, friends and family who have supported our students throughout their GCSEs, as well as the teaching staff here for preparing our students for their exams.
We look forward to welcoming our students back in September as they embark on the next stage in their academic journey, as they start their A Level studies with us.”
St John Fisher Catholic School.
While paying tribute to the hard work of all students, the school wishes to highlighit the following:
Sean O’ Shea – 4 Grade 9’s / 4 Grade 8’s / 1 Grade 7
Tracey Azevedo - 3 Grade 9’s / 4 Grade 8’s and 2 Grade 7’s
Zineerah Abid – 2 Grade 9’s/ 6 Grade 8’s/ 1 Grade 6
Jasmin Lewis – 3 Grade 8’s / 6 Grade 7’s
Nina Karpus 2 Grade 9’s/ 2 Grade 8’s/ / 1 Grade 7/ 3 Grade 6’s
And the following students for their outstanding progress
Outstanding Progress: Beatriz Ines Adrego Ferreira, Olivia Xavier, Weronika Jacyszyn, Sean O’ Shea, Nina Karpus, Tracey Azevedo, Raja Mohammed, Samuel Chapman, Muhammed Awan, Hibba Ali
Congratulations to students in Year 11 receiving GCSE results today. The hard work over the past two years has paid off.
Most students have got into their first choice of Sixth Form or Further Education and are now set up for the next stage of their journey.
|This is, again, a year group impacted by COVID and its aftermath. The determination and resilience shown by these students has been phenomenal.
Thank you to teachers and school staff, parents and carers who have supported and guided students through the highs and lows of their journey.
Well done again to all students and we wish you the best of luck for the future.