Students at James Calvert Spence College (JCSC) are celebrating their GCSE and Level 2 results today, with pupils securing places on a wide range of academic, vocational and employment pathways.
The results mark an important milestone for the Year 11 cohort, with students now looking forward to the next chapter in their education, training and careers.
Headteacher, Mr Andriot, praised the commitment and determination of the Year 11 cohort and the staff who supported them throughout their secondary education:
“We are incredibly proud of our Year 11 students and everything they have achieved. These results represent much more than grades, they reflect perseverance, resilience and hard work. It has been wonderful to see so many students collecting results that allow them to move on to the next stage of their education or career, whether that’s at Sixth Form, college, apprenticeships or employment.
Our students have worked incredibly hard and today is a chance to celebrate their achievements and the opportunities their results have opened up. We wish each student every success as they begin this exciting new chapter.”
Among those celebrating was Isla, who achieved an outstanding Grade 9 in English Literature and Grade 8 in Art. She will continue her studies in to sixth form, taking A Levels in English Lit, History and Psychology.
Psychology and Criminology have proved particularly popular choices for students progressing to post-16 study, with Libby, Marissa, Chloe, Freya, Bret and Millie among those choosing these subjects alongside combinations including Applied Science, Sport and Business.
Riley achieved a strong set of results in Science, gaining grade 6s across the board. He will continue his studies at JCSC Sixth Form, taking Biology, Applied Science, Sport and Psychology.
There was a double celebration for Amelia, who turned 18 today and also received the news that she had passed her GCSE English resit. Amelia will return to JCSC in September to continue into Year 13 and complete her A Level studies.
For others, today marks the beginning of a new educational journey. Maisey was delighted with her results and will be heading to Newcastle College in September to study Criminology.
Theo pictured left below, celebrating in his painting and decorating gear, as he headed straight to work following results collection, was “buzzing” with his results, particularly his Grade 7 in Maths. Theo will continue his studies in Maths, ICT and Sport at JCSC Sixth Form.
Another Year 11 student, also named Theo, is preparing to study Engineering at Ashington College, while Kenzie, who was particularly pleased with his Grade 6s in Maths and English, has enrolled on a Physiotherapy course at Newcastle College.
Alongside academic routes, a number of students are progressing into vocational education and developing practical skills for their chosen careers. Robert, Alfie and Riley will attend Northumberland College to build on the Level 1 construction skills they have already developed at school and progress to a higher-level construction course.
Other students heading into vocational study include Andrew, who will study Mechanical Engineering; Megan, who is heading to Newcastle to study Travel and Tourism; and Rihanna, who will pursue Beauty and Hairdressing.
There was positive news in the number of students achieving a grade 4 or above in both English and Mathematics, with this key measure increasing compared with last year. These essential qualifications provide students with a strong foundation to progress onto Level 3 courses, apprenticeships, further education and employment.
Students also performed better than predicted in the spring, with the final results showing significant improvements compared with the April data forecasts.
The breadth of destinations reflects the wide range of opportunities available, with young people choosing pathways that reflect their individual interests, ambitions and career goals.
As the school prepares for its move to its brand-new facilities, the Year 11 cohort leaves with a strong foundation for their next steps – taking with them the JCSC values of Be Kind, Work Hard and Aim High.
The school would like to congratulate every student on their results and thank staff and families for the support they have provided throughout the students’ Year 11 journey.