Tears of joy were shed at GCSE results day for North Chadderton School after students received their results.
Since 2019, GCSE grades have been graded on a system from 9 to 1, rather than A* to G – with 9 being the highest grade.
According to exams regulator Ofqual, grades 8 and 9 are roughly equivalent to an A*, with 7 equivalent to an A. All grades 4 and above are considered a pass.
Student Leo Nicholson, aged 16, attained all 7s and above, with a grade 9 in English language.
Now off to sixth form, Leo said: “I’m planning on going to sixth form to do maths, physics, geography, and Spanish – and hoping to do family law in the future as a barrister.”
It was a tearful results day for student Erin Ellaby – but for a good reason: she passed Maths.
Erin said she was feeling: “Over the moon, I didn’t think I was going to pass – I’m really happy.”
Maths teacher Rob Jones added: “She worked so hard, an absolutely perfect pupil for the whole year and she thoroughly deserves that and it’s all down to her – nothing to do with me really.”
Student Jack Fawcett came to results day dressed in a Latics shirt and a pair of crocs – which he was adamant should be included in his photograph.
After doing better than expected, Jack plans to study English, PE, and sociology at A-level – and had a few words to share on the Latics now Frank Rothwell owns the team: “I think it’s a good move in the right direction, but hoping we’re going to go up in a couple of years – maybe not this year.”
Off to study computer science and history, friend Joe Partington said: “I’m very happy that I’ve passed everything, I didn’t think I’d passed my sciences and I’ve passed them all, which I’m very happy with.”
Farha Aziz achieved 9s in both English literature and sociology.
Now, she plans to study medicine at university – after she completes biology, chemistry, and English in sixth form.
Farha said: “I’ve got some mixed results, but I’m really happy with them.”
Student Dillon Duffy passed all his subjects, including a 6 in English, which he said he thought would “never happen”.
Planning on studying business, graphics, and film studies at the school’s sixth form, Dillon said: “I’m very happy, all the pressure has gone now off my shoulders.”
North Chadderton School refused to disclose its overall statistics but said 83 per cent of students achieved a pass (4 and above) in English, and 77 per cent achieved a pass in Maths.
Head of school Adelle Greenwood said: “We are really proud of our Year 11 students today.
"They’ve done us proud, themselves proud, and their families proud – especially given the disruption they’ve had to their education over the last few years.
“They’ve shown determination, resilience, and commitment – and we couldn’t be more proud.”
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