Neale-Wade Academy principal Jason Wing says the school is 'thrilled' with its students GCSE results

There was none of the usual joy - or occasional tears - you would normally find at the Neale-Wade Academy in March on GCSE results day as students were unable collect their results in person.

The Covid-19 pandemic not only prevented students from going into school to collect the results, but it also prevented them from sitting the exams they have worked had for over the past two years.

Instead today's results are based on centre assessed grades, which were awarded by teachers based on pupils' performances in assessments and mocks and attainment throughout the course.

And the school had plenty to celebrate after receiving another set of strong results, set against the background to changes to assessment due to the coronavirus.

One high achiever was Caitlyn Baker, who achieved grade 9s in English literature, English language and history as well as five grade 8s.

Another standout individual was Skye Whytock, who was awarded grade 9s in all three sciences and English literature, and 8s in English language, French and psychology. Sophie West achieved 9s in English literature, English language and biology, and 8s in history, chemistry and physics.

Duke Higham achieved six grade 8s, and Caitlin Taylor received 9s in biology, chemistry and English literature. Valeriia Kozak achieved 9s in chemistry, mathematics and physics. Rebecca Mellor celebrated grade 9s is chemistry, English language and English literature. Eseinja Kiselova achieved two grade 9s, 1 grade 8 and two grade 7s.

Other high achievers included Joshua Hubbard, Alfie Curson, Daniel Cave, Ella Mason, Daniel Bradshaw, Anya Reeves and Oliver Hubbard.

Principal Jason Wing, who is retiring from the position this summer, said: “These results reflect the hard work that students have undertaken and we are thrilled with the outcomes for our students.

“We spent a great deal of time preparing and examining our teacher predictions prior to submission to the exam board to ensure that they reflected the students hard work and attainment over the past two years. Our staff know their students well and we are confident that our centre assessed grades are accurate.

“We had already made the decision last week to base admissions into our sixth form on centre assessed grades as opposed to the grades received from the exam boards, and we are looking forward to having record numbers of students embarking on Post-16 qualifications.

“I would like to congratulate all of our Year 11 students and wish them all the best of luck as they continue on their educational journey. We have seen many individual successes at GCSE level and we are awaiting confirmation of final BTEC results which we anticipate will undoubtably enhance these already incredible achievements.

Neale-Wade Academy is part of The Active Learning Trust, and CEO Stephen Chamberlain added: “I am proud to congratulate all students at Neale-Wade Academy who have received their well-earned results today. The last few months have been unpredictable and highly challenging, and I know that all our teachers and parents could not be prouder of the achievements of our students this year in the face of such difficult circumstances.”

For more information about Neale-Wade Academy, please visit: www.neale-wade.org

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