Hurworth pupils overcome “tough journey” to achieve improved results
Pupils and staff at Hurworth School are celebrating after bucking the national trend to achieve improved GCSE results despite the challenges created by the pandemic. The school is part of the Swift Academy Trust.
All of the headline measures at the school, on the outskirts of Darlington, have improved from 2019 – the last time pupils sat GCSEs before the pandemic – with 46 per cent of students gaining at least one grade 9 and 73 per cent achieving at least one grade 8.
Planning for the future
Among the Hurworth students celebrating their results was Esme Kelley, who achieved Grade 9s in English Language, Maths, Biology, Physics, Art and RS and Grade 8s across all other subjects.
Esme plans to accept her offer of a place to study a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design at the Northern School of Art. She said:
“I’m happy to have crossed this bridge in my life, despite my nerves and to have reached the other side.”
Vincent Patterson achieved Grade 9s in Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Engineering and Grade 8s and 7s across all other subjects.
Vincent plans to accept his offer of a place to study Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, in Darlington. Vincent said:
“I’m over the moon with my results – it means all the effort has been worth it.”
Isaac Rowland achieved Grade 9s in English Language, History, Spanish and RS and Grade 8s and 7s across all other subjects. Isaac plans to accept his offer of a place to study English, Law and Maths at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form.
Extremely proud
Dean Judson, chief executive of Swift Academies Trust, said:
“This has been a particularly tough GCSE journey for the students, who have worked hard to gain the success they deserve. There have been many emotions shared throughout this time, from frustration to elation, and I hope that all students recognise their efforts in the results they receive. Once again, I would like to thank the staff, parents and carers, and the governors for their encouragement and support over the year.”
Mr Judson added that he was “extremely proud” that students of all abilities had performed well across all subjects.
We love to hear good news from North East Schools, to share your news with Schools North East please tag @SchoolsNE on Twitter or apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGgTpbLixAqIprwSS2JXd_AFcKYD5Ahtug_ol7BdHDfgHRsw/viewform
