Year 11 Celebrate GCSE Results

Year 11 students at Weatherhead have been collecting their GCSE results today and there is much to celebrate.  Given the slow start to their secondary education that these students experienced and the disruption caused by the pandemic, they have performed admirably.  The pass rate across all GCSE and vocational subjects is an impressive 99% and over 70% of the nearly 2000 examination entries are graded at 4 or above.  There are some exceptional individual performances, including 11 students who achieved grades 7 or above in at least five subjects, and students have succeeded in a diverse range of subjects with several taking GCSEs in their heritage language and gaining exceptional results.  In addition, a determined group of Year 9 students successfully navigated their way through GCSE Latin which was taught in partnership with the University of Liverpool – they performed credibly given they sat the Latin exams two years early!  Students at Weatherhead certainly have a flair for the creative arts with high numbers taking GCSEs in Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Textiles.  Their engagement with the arts has been so impressive that GCSE Photography has been added to the curriculum for September.

Students should be proud of what they have achieved with many surpassing expectations.  This comes as no surprise, though, as they worked with determination throughout Year 11 and approached their exams with maturity.  Many will return to Weatherhead to resume their studies in our Sixth Form and we look forward to welcoming them back.  For those who choose to continue their education elsewhere, they will leave with our very best wishes for a bright and fulfilling future.

Mr Mackenzie, Headteacher, commented:

“Congratulations to those who have received GCSE results today.  This is a culmination of years of commitment and enthusiasm, and is thoroughly deserved.  Take time to celebrate and reflect upon what you have achieved.  I am very proud of you and I know that your teachers and parents will be too.”

Mrs Rogers, Chair of Governors, stated:

“I would like to warmly congratulate the 240 students who have successfully navigated Year 11 and would like to pass on heartfelt thanks to their teachers and everyone else who has supported them during their time at Weatherhead.  As they venture out into the wider world, they should take confidence from their academic accomplishments and everything else they have achieved at school.”