Peterborough GCSE Results: Strong set of results at Thomas Deacon Academy

Thomas Deacon Academy commended individual pupil successes including Hira Ali who achieved seven grade 9s and three grade 7s, Tuba Hejaab who achieved six grade 9s, one grade 8 and two grade 7s and Mahfuza Fariha who received four grade 9s, three grade 8s and two grade 7s.

Other pupil successes included Samanta Puskunigyte who achieved two grade 9s and seven grade 8s and Mindaugas Brazlauskas who received three grade 9s, four grade 8s and two grade 7s.

The academy also celebrated pupils Hang Gao and Maria Batista who made the highest progress across the academy.

Rick Carroll, Principal at Thomas Deacon Academy, said: “We are absolutely thrilled by these results. They follow on from last week’s strong A level grades and underline TDA’s commitment to securing the best possible outcomes of knowledge, skills and character for each pupil.

“This year group, in particular, has made enormous progress since it entered the academy five years ago. The end of their Year 11 was cut short by the pandemic; the grades they have obtained today are a reflection of their own hard work and determination coupled with skilful and highly focused support from staff. We are also grateful for the way so many parents have given their sons and daughters constant encouragement to sustain their efforts through what is often a very stressful period.

“The pupils obtaining their results today are rightly proud of their achievement. Following their GCSE success, we are looking forward to welcoming a record high number of the year group back into the TDA sixth form. A brilliant performance!”

Julie Taylor, CEO of Thomas Deacon Education Trust, said: “It has been great to witness teachers and staff at the academy supporting and inspiring their

pupils during this challenging time. Well done to all the pupils at Thomas Deacon Academy for their brilliant results.”