GCSE results 2024: Exam joy for Wisbech Grammar School students
There was a palpable sense of excitement at Wisbech Grammar School as pupils eagerly awaited their GCSE results.
The anticipation quickly turned to celebration as the school marked another outstanding year of academic achievement yesterday.
Several pupils distinguished themselves by earning top grades across a wide range of subjects, with many achieving the maximum grade nine in multiple subjects.
Headmaster Barney Rimmer expressed his pride in the students' accomplishments and said: “This has been another remarkable year of GCSE results for the Wisbech Grammar School community.
“We continue to exceed national pass rates overall, and this cohort of pupils should be immensely proud of what they have achieved. The dedication of our staff, combined with the unwavering support from parents and guardians, has been instrumental in this success.”
He further commented on the significance of these results and said: “These achievements reflect the inspired teaching and the broad enrichment opportunities available at WGS, alongside the strong work ethic of our pupils. I am incredibly proud of everyone associated with these results.”
Our pupils were naturally in great spirits, with many opting to open their results in person with their peers.
Vaaruni Varatharajan, one of the standout performers, was shocked but delighted with her results. “I am especially pleased with my English result, where I had achieved a 6 in my mocks, so to now get an 8 was amazing.”
Fellow pupil James James McKay Ferguson is set to continue at WGS to study Biology, Chemistry, and History. “I am very happy with my results; the revision sessions that the school organised were so valuable and helped me with my Maths and German results in particular.”
Reflecting on some advice he could give pupils just starting their GCSE journey, he added, “Having your friends there to support and spur you on was invaluable for revision. Also, make sure you don’t neglect the summer after your first year, as you can get out of good habits.”
Notable Achievements Included:
Emilia Chrapko – 7 Grade 9s (9 GCSEs grades 7-9; Additional Maths – grade A)
Florence Chrapko – 6 Grade 9s (8 GCSEs grades 8-9; Additional Maths – grade B)
Summayaah Ansari - 6 Grade 9s (9 GCSEs grades 8-9)
Nina Fowler - 6 Grade 9s (9 GCSEs grades 8-9)
Jasper Pike – 6 Grade 9s (9 GCSEs grades 7-9; Additional Maths – grade B)
Pavan Patel – 6 Grade 9s (9 GCSEs grades 7-9; Additional Maths – grade B)
Vaaruni Varatharajan - 4 Grade 9s (9 GCSEs grades 8-9)
Jacob Foote - 4 Grade 9s (9 GCSEs grades 8-9; Additional Maths – grade B)
Lucy Galloway - 3 Grade 9s (8 GCSEs grades 7-9)
Nathaniel Alexander - 3 Grade 9s (8 GCSEs grades 7-9)
James McKay Ferguson - 2 Grade 9s (9 GCSEs grades 7-9)
Students across Fenland collected their GCSE results yesterday including at the Neale-Wade Academy in March, Cromwell Community College in Chatteris, Thomas Clarkson Academy in Wisbech, University Academy Long Sutton, and at Marshland High School.
Nationally the number of pupils passing has dropped for the third year running, dropping to just above the pre-pandemic levels.
