GCSE RESULTS: Celebrations at Kirton's Thomas Middlecott Academy

This year’s Year 11 sat their examinations in May and June, following ‘months of preparation and extra support, including exam masterclasses, drop-in events and additional revision resources’, the academy said

“Thomas Middlecott Academy is proud of all the hard work and dedication students and staff have shown and celebrate with them today as they collected their results,” a spokesman said.

The school made special mention of some top performers:

• Calum, who achieved two grade 8s, two grade 7s, one grade 6, and is starting an apprenticeship in engineering at Mastenbroek
• Marta, who secured one grade 8, two grade 6s, and one grade 5, and is going on to study a Level 3 course in sport at Boston College
• Emily, who received one grade 7, one grade 6, and two grade 5s, and is going to follow an early years course at Boston College
• Lily, who collected two grade 6s and three grade 5s, and is starting a Level 3 sports course at Boston United

Principal Jude Hunton said: “Today is an important moment for our Year 11 students. I am delighted to celebrate the achievements of Lily, Callum, Marta and Emily, whose results reflect their hard work, perseverance and determination.

“We are proud of all the students, who have worked hard, overcome challenges and secured the next step in their education. Results day is not only about grades; it is about young people moving forward with confidence, purpose and ambition.”

Mr Hunton gave particular thanks to Mrs Baldwin, the pupils’ head of year, for her ‘care, encouragement and commitment’ she has shown to the year group.

He also paid tribute to the contribution of the school’s teachers, support staff and families in helping pupils reach this ‘important milestone’.

“We wish every one of our leavers the very best as they begin the next stage of their journey, including those progressing to the next stage of their education at providers such as Boston College,” he said. “We look forward to hearing about everything they go on to achieve.”

Closing, he said: “Thomas Middlecott Academy remains firmly focused on raising expectations and improving outcomes for all its students. The academy begins the new academic year with renewed ambition and a clear commitment to ensuring that every young person receives the support, challenge and opportunities they need to succeed.”

Thomas Middlecott Academy is part of the David Ross Education Trust, which was established in 2007. It is a group of 36 primary and secondary schools.

Chief executive officer Simon Rose said: “Very many congratulations to all our students collecting GCSE results today, from everyone at DRET. These excellent grades reflect the hard work, determination and dedication by our wonderful young people, their teachers and the whole school community.

“We wish all of our Year 11s every success in whatever they choose to do next.”