GCSE Results Day: Pupils at King Edward VI Academy in Spilsby celebrate achievements

Year 11 students sat their examinations earlier this year, in May and June, following months of preparation and extra support - including support sessions during the holidays and after school revision sessions.

A spokesperson for the school said: “King Edward VI Academy, part of the David Ross Education Trust, is proud of all the hard work and dedication students and staff have shown and celebrated with them today as they collected their results.”

Some of the top results shared by the school are:

• Kaison: three grade 8s, two grade 7s and one BTEC Distinction. Kaison is going to study Electrical Engineering at Skegness College.

• Lincoln: one grade 8, four grade 7s and one BTEC Merit. Lincoln is going to study A-Levels at a local Sixth Form.

• Lois: two grade 8s, two grade 7s and one BTEC Distinction. Lois will be going to study A-Levels at Skegness Grammar School.

• Sam: two grade 8s, two grade 7s and one BTEC Merit. Sam is going to study A-Levels at a local Sixth Form.

• Ashlee: one grade 8, one grade 7, two grade 6s and a BTEC Merit. Ashlee has taking up a Football Scholarship at Riseholme College.

• Logan: three grade 7s and three grade 6s. Logan is joining the Army.

The school’s Principal, Mark Wilkinson, said: “This year’s results are a tremendous achievement for our students and a real reflection of the hard work, determination and resilience they have shown throughout their time at KEVI. We are incredibly proud of every student today and particularly those who have overcome challenges to achieve results they can be proud of.

“These results represent much more than a set of grades. They are the culmination of years of effort from our students, alongside the commitment of our staff and the support of families. I would like to thank everyone who has played a part in helping this year group reach this important milestone, including the primary school teachers who laid the foundations and support them in the early stages of their education.”

Simon Rose, CEO at the David Ross Education Trust added: “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.”