Cumbria Education Trust (CET) is delighted with the GCSE results attained by the students who attend one of the three secondary schools within the Trust.
The Whitehaven Academy, Workington Academy and William Howard School all opened their doors today to welcome their GCSE students back, as they received and celebrated their results.
The Headteacher of The Whitehaven Academy, Nigel Youngman, commented, “This morning has been a chance to celebrate with students who have overcome huge challenges over the past few years. Results this year have been hard won and it is satisfying to see students achieve success across a range of subjects.”
The Headteacher of Workington Academy, Mark Bedford added, “Our students reflect our ethos of ‘Be the Best You Can Be’ with each student striving for their own personal success. Today is about celebrating some of the incredible achievements of our young people and we are incredibly proud of the students who have achieved the results required to move on to sixth form, college or an apprenticeship and we wish them well for the future.”
The Headteacher of William Howard School, Kath Pigdon, said, “Today’s GCSE results have shown the resilience and dedication that our Cumbrian youngsters have given to their studies. As we continue to work through the cost of living crisis, it is astounding that our students have achieved such great results. We are so proud of the manner in which our students have conducted themselves during these challenging times.”
Notable successes:
The Whitehaven Academy
Erin Cleeton achieved a grade 9 in History and Religious Studies plus a grade 8 in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics. She also achieved grade 7 in English Language, English Literature and Spanish. She also achieved a Distinction* in Multi Media. Erin is looking forward to attending West Coast Sixth Form to continue her studies.
Isabelle Ritson achieved a grade 9 in Religious Studies plus a grade 8 in History. She also achieved grade 7 in Biology, Chemistry, English Language, Maths, Physics and Spanish. She also achieved a Distinction* in Multi Media. Isabelle is looking forward to attending West Coast Sixth Form to continue her studies.
Workington Academy
Gregory Jones achieved a grade 9 in Biology, Physics and Geography. He also gained a grade 8 in Maths and Design Technology, achieving a grade 7 in English Language, English Literature and Chemistry. He also achieved a Distinction* in Sports Science.
Zuzanna Mirenska achieved a grade 9 in Art and Polish. She achieved a grade 7 in Maths and Geography and a grade 6 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, German and English Language. Zuzanna will be returning to West Coast Sixth Form.
Kate Neesham who achieved a grade 9 in History, Maths and English Language. She also achieved a grade 8 in Physics and a grade 7 in Art, Chemistry, English Literature, French and Biology. Kate will be returning to West Coast Sixth Form.
Alfie Rosser achieved a grade 8 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science and Maths. He also gained a grade 7 in Geography a grade 6 in English Language and Literature and a grade 5 in French. Alfie will be returning to West Coast Sixth Form.
William Howard School
Amelie McCarron achieved grade 9s in English Language and PE and a range of 8s and 7s in Science, History and French. She will be returning to Sixth Form to continue her studies.
Evan Macdonald showed outstanding achievement in English Literature achieving a grade 9 and grade 7s and 8s in all other subjects. He will be returning to Sixth Form to continue his studies.
Briagha Nugent achieved grade 9s and 8s in Biology, Chemistry, Geography, History, PE and Physics. She will be returning to Sixth Form to continue her studies.
Lydia Pickett achieved a grade 9 in Physics, Chemistry, German, History and Spanish. She will be returning to Sixth Form to continue her studies.
