GCSE results 2022: Tuxford Academy pupils are flying high

Tuxford Academy has reported a solid set of GCSE exam results today.

After a turbulent couple of years and disruption to their studies due to the covid pandemic, year 11 students at the academy could finally celebrate their hard work and determination.

Overall, there was a 67% pass rate of five or more GCSEs at grade four and above including English and maths, with an 84% pass rate for English.

A quarter of all grades were in the highest nine to seven scores, with students in the year group being awarded a total of 98 top grade nines.

This fantastic set of results will enable many students to pursue A-levels at Tuxford’s post 16 centre or to follow their chosen pathways into training, apprenticeships and further education.

One of this year’s top performers is Ruby Simpson who received six grade 9s, with high grades in all her other subjects.

Ruby said: “I am absolutely delighted with my results.”

She will join Tuxford’s post-16 centre in September.

Elizabeth Thornton was also celebrating her success after an impressive set of results. She gained five grade nines, four grade eights and a grade seven. She will study biology, chemistry and maths at Tuxford post 16 centre.

Another superb result was achieved by Jake Frost. Jake passed all his GCSEs including gaining a distinction in engineering. He has secured a mechanical design apprenticeship with Franki Foundations.

Jake said: “I’m so happy with my results and looking forward to starting my apprenticeship.”

Celebrations were also in order for Luke Watson who achieved four grade nines, with high grades in all his other subjects. He is excited to join Tuxford’s post 16 centre in September.

Erin Jones was over the moon with her results this morning, gaining an impressive seven grade nines and one grade eight. Erin said: “I didn't think I'd do that well but I'm very happy.”

She is looking forward to continuing her studies at Tuxford Academy.

Any student interested in applying to the academy’s successful sixth form or have yet to apply for a place with a post-16 provider for this September can visit www.tuxford-ac.org.uk/sixth-form/our-sixth-form or email office@tuxford-ac.org.uk for more information.

Principal, Jon Hardy, said: “We are immensely proud of what our students have achieved today.

"These results reflect the commitment, resilience and dedication shown by our students, despite facing a challenging time over the past couple of years and being the first year group to sit examinations since the start of the pandemic. Everyone at the academy is delighted for our students — they thoroughly deserve these results.”