Express & Star GCSE Congratulations 26th August 2023

School celebrates itsbesteverset of achievements

TheHartSchoolisjubilantafterrecordingits best ever set of resultsinone of itscoresubjects, anda“significant rise”in pupils gaining highestgrades in others.

TheoversubscribedRugeley school,part of Creative EducationTrust,is“incredibly proud” to reveal it’s achieved thebestset of validatedoutcomesinits historyfor GCSE Englishthisyear.

Notablestudents of success includeNeve Wagg (who achieved sevengrade 9s,one grade 8and agrade 7),LucaMuntean(achieving seven grade9s, onegrade 8, onegrade 7and aDistinction*), MeganMcDermott (achieving sixgrade 9s,two grade8sand aDistinction*) andCaitlin Smialowski (who achieved two grade9s, five grade7sand 2xDistinction*)

Theschool, whosecurriculumoffersa broadrange of vocational subjects, saw asignificant rise in thenumberofpupilsbeing awardedthe highestgrades, with “exceptional performances”inPerformingArts, Photography,Sport,Engineering andHealthand SocialCare, amongstothers. Theschoolisdelightedtocontinuetoperform abovenational averages in these subjectareas

Principal Rachael Sandhamsaid: “We’re incredibly proudofall of ourstudents.Resilienceisone of ourcoreHARTschoolvalues andstudentshavedemonstrated this in an exemplarymannerinwhathas been avery challengingfew years.The success they have achieved is amarkoftheir hard workand of theunwavering supportoftheir teachersand families whohaveencouragedand supported them everystepofthe way.

“Wewishthemall theverybestfor their next step,and look forwardtoseeingmany continue into furthereducation in ourSixth Form.”

Formoreonthe school visit www.hartschool.org.uk/ or you canemail enquiries@hartschool.org.uk

On resultsday,fromleft, Luca Muntean, PrincipalRachaelSandham and Neve Wagg

ThomasTelfordUTC

Recruiting forSixth Form forSeptember

2023

TheSixthFormcurriculumprovides considerablebreadthforstudents througharangeofacademic

A-Levelsincludingmathematics, Englishlanguage,biology,chemistry andphysicsaswellasvocational courseslinkedtoourDesign,Build, andInnovatespecialisms.Thereis

Students’hardwork rewarded by grades

Students at Thomas Telford UTChavereceived theirGCSEresults and thereare many reasonsto celebrate.

ThePrincipal of theUTC,AvGill, said:“Congratulationstoour Year 11 cohort whoreceivedtheir GCSEresultstoday.Weknowhow hard our wonderfulstudents have workedand we areextremely proudofthem–84% of students achieved at least five GCSE passes at grade4orabove including Englishand mathematics, and64% at grade5orabove

“There were some stand-outindividualperformances, butIwould liketo commendall of thecohortfor aspiring to achievetotheir potential; this is despiteofon-goingdisruptiontolearning.

“However,itshouldbeemphasisedthatUTC students maintained extremely high levelsofattendance throughoutthe pandemic andwere justly rewarded.Weare atruly comprehensive school where over50% of ourintakeare from disadvantaged backgroundsyet we do notallow this to actasa barriertoprogress.

“I wouldalsoliketotakethisopportunitytothank ourincredibly hard-working stafffor notonlyproviding firstclass teaching butalso for creating acaringand supportive environmentfor ourstudents

“Manystudentswill remain in our sixthformtostudy A-levels.Others will take aslightlydifferent path by completing BTECs or even thebrandnewT-level qualification,which comes with significant inputfromemployers andalignswiththe UTC’svisionof preparingits students forthe world of work

“Weare one of thefew schoolsinthe countrytooffer T-levels.Thisyear’s T-levelcohortnearlyall achieved a DistinctionorMerit andare now embarkingonthe next stageoftheir journeywhich formanyare high quality apprenticeshipswithothersgoing on to university.”

Staffcelebrate as standardsstayhigh

St Edmund’s Catholic Academyiscelebrating the greatsuccess of itsYear11 students.

The firstset of students since2019 to sitexams under“pre-Covid” conditionshavemaintainedthe high standards that we have come to seeas a blessing

PrincipalMrs Hazeldinesaid: “This year 11 cohorthavetruly applied themselves andthishardworkand dedication is demonstrated in their GCSE results. Theresilienceand positivity of staffand students throughout theCovid yearsisclear today. Icould notbemoreproud of this aspirational community that caresfor everysingle child.”

NotableGCSEsuccesses included: RaphaelPeralta whogainedfourgrade 9s andsix grade8s; KieraDallas–four grade9s, sixgrade 8s;Aswin Valentine Pushpakaran–three grade9s, four grade8s, twograde 7s,and Stella Ojo –fourgrade 9s,three grade8s, three grade7s.

MrsHazeldine added: “Weare very excitedtowelcome oursixth form cohort next monthwhere we continue to supportstudents to realise theirfull potentialand go on to workand study with thebestcompanies anduniversities,bothnationallyand locally.”

St Edmund’s hasinvested in anew university-style sixthformcentrewith

specialist academic mentorsand careersspecialists to furtherenhance thesixth form experience.Motivated by thewords of theirsixth form patron SaintOscar Romero,StEdmund’s sixthformers “aspirenot to have more, buttobemore”

HardiToor, Head of SixthForm, said:“We want ourstudents to ‘do more’thanpassexams.Theybecome independent, questioningand thoughtfulmembersofthe localcommunity engaging in arange of mentoringand charityworktosupport others.

“Congratulations classof2023!”

Students have worked hard

Kiera Dallas celebrates hergrades

Follow your passion at WalsallCollege

There’snever been a better time to become a WalsallCollege student.

Notonlycan you studythe subject you enjoymost, you canalso studyitinthe waythatsuits you best.

School leaverscan choose from four differentstudy andtraining pathways basedontheir interests, ambitionsand preferredway of learning:

n Vocational TechnicalQualifications(VTQ) –For learners who want practical, career-basedskills that take them straightintowork or furthertraining.

n TLevels–Amix of classroom learning andanindustryplacement with an employer whichcan lead on to adegreelevel apprenticeship,a university course or employment

Health TLevel studentLilybelieves hercoursegaveher ‘moreof everything’.

Moreopportunitiestoworkin thehealthsector, more opportunities to expand herskillsand knowledge,along with more supportfrom teachers

“Havinganindustryplacement actually in ahospitalpreparedme foruniversity andmyfuturecareer in mental health nursing,”she said n Apprenticeships– Away to learnand earn;spending80per

cent of yourtimeinthe workplace andthe rest of yourtimeoff-thejob, studying qualificationslinked to yourrole

n ALevel-hybridprogramme

–Anopportunitytocombinetwo A-levels anda VTQcourseina similar subjectareaasa wayofdevelopingacademicstudy skills,practical andtechnical knowledgeaswell as more opportunities to progress on to specialistuniversity courses

“I would100 percentrecommend collegeafterYear11,”saidIshmail, nowstudyinga BScBiomedicalScience afterhis Level3 AppliedScience with A-levelBiology

“Mycourses were agoodmix of examsand coursework. We received university talks,industrydemonstrationsand careersadvicetoo.”

If theideaofbeing somewhere differentfromschoolorsixth form seemsabit much, don’tworry –WalsallCollege is somewhereyou

can find yourown space,besafeand have fun.

How do we do this?Bybeing a secure andinclusive learning environmentwhere learning mentors cansupport yourstudy progress in andoutside class. Youcan also spendtimewithpastoralsupport officers whocan help with confidence andmotivation, or just be thereto listen.There’s more.Students can access personalisedcareers andjob search advice,bepart of athriving

Student’sUnion andjointhe sports teams.

Andifthe cost of coming to college is aworry,Walsall Collegecan help with that too. Eligible students canreceive afreebus pass,meals andhelpwithpayingfor things like equipment,trips anduniforms. This is yourtime, so chooseyour passionand yourpathand enrol nowatWalsall College. Visitwww walsallcollege.ac.uk/enrolment or call 01922 657000 fordetails

Ishmail is studyingaBSc Biomedical Scienceafter Level3AppliedScience,while HealthT Levelstudent Lily believes hercourse givesher opportunities

COLTONHILLS COMMUNITY SCHOOL ManyMinds,One Mission

Colton Hills is changing. Join us on ourjourneyto WorldClass!

Students celebratea bumper setofresults

Students at Colton Hills arecelebrating afterreceivingtheir GCSE examinationresults this week.

Staffand students have come together to mark theachievements of all thestudents, whohaveworkedexceptionally hard to secure these grades againstthe challenges of theCovid pandemic

Buckingthe trend of localand national results, Colton Hillsstudents achieved similar attainmentoutcomes to 2022 despitemorechallenging grade boundaries, attestingtothe continued improvementofthe school overrecent years.

As aHigh PerformanceLearning School,academicstandards areat the forefrontofthe school’s priorities, leadingtocontinued strong performance.

Amongstthe numerous Colton Hills students whoare celebratingtheir success areAmarpreet

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last fewyears.Their grit anddetermination areadmirable,and we wish them allthe best as they move on to theirintended destinationsincluding some returningtoour SixthForm.

“Our staffhaveplayedabig part in helpingthese students preparenot just fortheir exams, butfor lifeas well-rounded citizensinthe society.”

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Marwaha, MehreenRurk, Jude Abdalla, andShahd Sayed, whoall achieved an averageofGrade 8or better.Amarpreet achieved 10 grade 9and equivalents, demonstratingthe hard work, commitmentand talent of students at Colton Hills

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Colton Hills CommunitySchoolisa vibrant, inclusivecommunity secondaryschoolbased in Wolverhampton, offering young people theopportunity of thebesteducation –withaHigh Performanceedge. Theschoolhas recently been awardedHighPerforming School status as it continuesits journeytobeing aWorld ClassSchool.

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CONGRATULATIONSTOALL OF OUR GCSE STUDENTS ON YOUR FANTASTICRESULTS

We arepar�cularly proud of theamazing progress anda�ainment made by pupils since joiningthe school, they have worked hardthrough someverytes�ng �mesand have demonstratedvalues such as hard work, resilienceand courageoverthe lastfew years.

Celebra�ng Pupils success:

•Amberjit Grewal:8grade 9s and1grade 8

•Harman Singh:8grade 9s and3 grade 8s

•Harveer Bachday: 2grade 9s and6grade 8s

•HarleenMann: 2grade 9s,5grade 8s,2grade 7s

•AmaraDhillon:2grade 9s,3 grade 8s,4grade 7s

•Rajveer Singh:4grade 9s,2 grade 8s,1grade 7

•Armanpreet Bal: 1grade 9, 4grade 8s,2 grade 7s

•BaljitDuley:1grade 9, 4grade 8s,4grade 7s

•DavinaPatel:1grade 9, 3grade 8s,3grade 7s

•Ansh Wadhawan:2grade 9s,2grade 8s,2grade 7s

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Acting HeadteacherMrStephen Blower stated:“We areimmensely proudofeachone of ourstudents.They embodyour school valueofExcellence, especially given thechallenges of the

Formoreinformation aboutColton HillsCommunity School or theupcomingOpenEveningonSeptember 27 between4.30pm and7pm,pleasevisit www.coltonhills.co.uk

Pupils have made thegrade on bigday

Pupils at TheKhalsaAcademyWolverhampton,are celebratingafter receivingtheir excellentGCSE results.

Over 78%ofpupilsachieveda standardpass(9-4) includingEnglish and Mathematicsand over 58%ofpupils achieved astrong pass (9-5)including Englishand Mathematics. Schoolsare judgedonKey PerformanceIndicators (KPI)thatcompare schoolslocally and nationally,these resultsstill placeThe Khalsa Academyabove localand national data from 2022

Thesixth form provision, Khalsa Sixth(KVI) Wolverhampton, launched in September 2020 andreceivedits second setofexcellent A-leveland AppliedGeneral result this year!There arearange of coursesthatare suitable forbothacademicand vocational pathways andifyou wish to applyplease contactinfo@tkaw.org forfurther details.

MrsAnita Kaur Notta, Executive Principal/CEO,stated: “Wewould like to congratulateThe Khalsa Academy Wolverhamptononanotherset of excellentresults.Staff andpupilshave workedsohardfor these resultsand thoroughly deservethissuccess.We arefortunate to have such dedicated staffand supportive parentswho have continuedtoworkalongsidethe school,sharing ourvisionofexcel-

lence. In particular,gradesachieved in core subjects, cement theschool’s strong academic focus.”

Head of School Mr SukhdevShoker stated:“We arethrilled to announce anotherset of strong results. Congratulations to allour pupils, alltheir hard workand commitment haspaiddividends.Our staffhaveworkedtirelessly to ensure ourpupilsachieve theirbest. Thankyou to allparents forour ongoingsupport and commitment.”

Mr Mirza, Vice PrincipalatThe Khalsa AcademyWolverhampton, added:“Iamproud to announceexceptional GCSEresults forthe academic year 2022-2023. Ourstudents’ dedication andhardworkhavetranslated into remarkable achievements, reflectingthe school’s commitmenttofosteringacademicexcellence andholistic development. Ithank allteachingand supportstaff fortheir unconditional supportand hard work.”

Smiles andcelebrations

Khalsa students

Anotherfantastic setofexamresults

Congratulations to ourYear 11 students on an outstanding set of GCSE and BTEC students.

Despite adifficult fewyears due to the pandemic,our students have worked incrediblyhard, showing resilience and determination.We are incrediblyproud of them all -not onlyfor their amazing results but also for the kindness and supporttheyhaveshown to one another.

St.Peter’s Collegiate Academyisproud to announce anotherfantastic setofresultsfor itsGCSEclass of 2023.

Topperformingstudents include:

IsabellaScroop:

9,9,9,9,9,9,9,8,8

CalebSmith:

9,9,8,9,9,8,8,7,7

HollyBroomhall:

9,9,8,8,8,8,7,7,7

KevinIwuanyanwu:

9,9,9,9,8,8,7,6,6

Othersuccess storiesinclude:

Daniel Bankolewho exceeded his targetsbythe equivalent of 38 grades, an averageof4.2 grades persubject (L2D,8,8,8,7,7,6,6,6)and BenStrong whoexceededhis targetsbythe equiv-

alentof31grades, an averageof3.4 grades persubject (9,9,9,8,7,7,7,6,6).

Speaking aboutthe results, PrincipalTim Mullen Furnesssaid: “Everyone at theAcademy is so proudofall ourstudents andhaveenjoyed celebratingtheir successes.

“Theyhaveworkedtirelessly, excelling despitethe unprecedented circumstancestheyhaveexperienced during theirsecondary education.

“Astheynow preparefor theirnext step,wehopetheytaketimetoreflect andcelebrate theprogresstheyhave made.While many will remain at the Academyand studyfor theirA-levels, todayalso marksthe dayothersstart theirjourney in anew,excitingdirection.Toall of ourYear11students, congratulationsonyourhard-earned grades andgoodluckfor thefuture.”

Staffimmensely proud of pupils’achievement

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TheKing’sCESchool, whichwillbecomeSt. RegisCEAcademy in September, is immensely proudof allYear11studentswho receivedtheirGCSEand BTEC Level2 resultson Thursday.

Recently appointed PrincipalEd Parrysaid: “I feel proudand honoured to be part of this school andcongratulate allour Year 11 students on their achievements.Iknowhow hard many of thestudents workedtowards their

exams, andalsowanttothank our stafffor preparingthemsowell. Iam confidentthatthe school cancontinue to flourish as part of theThree Spires Trust.

Many of ourYear11students are returningtoour 6thFormprovision in September,and we arelooking forward to joiningwithStPeter’s CollegiateAcademytooffer ajoint provision.Thisisanexcitingcollaboration that will offerstudents thebestofboth Academies–awiderange of subjects andstaff expertise,superb facilities andabespoke enrichment andextra-curricular offer.”

Inspiringthe Individual

Congratulations to our students at The Royal School who have achieved fantastic results in this years GCSE examinations.

Good Luck to you all in your futureendeavours.

To find out moreabout our Sixth Form visit the website. We areextremely proud of our students and their outcomes.

School is thriving and energeticcommunity

When theGovernors, Principaland Leadership team setout to transformthe TheRoyal School from asmall independent day andboardingschoolinto alarge,thrivingFree School in 2016,theyset out with apassion to develop thewhole personinatruly holistic manner.

The firstOfsted report confirms theirsuccess:‘personal development andwelfare is outstanding’.

Increased

TheRoyal School transitionedfrom asmall independentschooltobecome a thriving,energetic andoutward-lookingschoolcommunity in averyshort space of time

TheRoyal School is an all-through (fourto19) dayand stateboarding school

Thestudentpopulationincreased dramatically,doublingwitheachyear, goingfromabout 400students in 2014 to over 1,450in2022.

“However,throughoutthe conversion to aFreeSchool, staffhaveenhanced thevaluesand ethosheldasan

independentschool.

Children’s experiencesare further augmentedthrough an extended day programmeofsome 170weeklywider enrichmentactivities.

With thearrival of thescheduled Ofsted inspection in educationand theboardingprovision,the school now hasexternalvalidationofthe vision in practice

WindsorHighSchooland Sixth Form ExcellenceforAll

Congratulations to ourYear11and Year 13 students on their outstandingresults!

We aredelighted to report another outstanding year of academicsuccess. We have been thrilledtosee ourstudents collect their results and move successfullyontothe next stageoftheir lives.

Many have produced resultsthatwillsee them become someofthe topachievers nationally.The resultsrepresent ourcontinued commitment to unlockingthe academicand personal potentialofall of ourstudents.

Visitusatone of ourOpenEvenings

Year 7Admissions2024

Open Evenings:Monday25thand Wednesday27thSeptember 2023.

Visitour websitetoregisteryourinterest: https://www.windsorhighschool.org. uk/news/open-evening

SixthFormAdmissions 2024

Open Evening: Wednesday 25th October 2023.

To applytoWindsor Sixth Form please visit our website www.windsorsixthform.org.uk/apply

TheRoyal School is thriving

Academycelebrating greatresults

Students arecelebrating theirGCSEresults from BOACreative, Digital andPerformingArts, surpassing thenational averagesuccess rate in grades A– C. BOACreative,Digital andPerformingArtsexcelledwithan impressive 88.5%ofstudents achievingBTECDistinction-to-Distinction*, 91.5%achieving BTEC Merit-to-Distinction*, and80% achieving5 ‘standard’ passes includingEnglishand Maths.

At BOACreative, Digitaland Performing Arts Academystudents attend from 14-19sothattheycan specialise in acreativepathway Thepathwaysstudents canchoose from areacting, dance, musicaltheatre,music,creativemedia production,orvisualart design

Alongsidetheir creative pathway, students in KeyStage 4are required to studyGCSEs in English Language,English Literature,Mathematics andScience

In addition to this, students must choose twomore“option”subjects to broadentheir horizons. These includehumanities, sciences, languages andthe arts.

Students will also have theopportunitytoperform in thelocal, national andinternational commu-

nity,including working closelywith TheOld RepTheatre situated in thecentre of Birmingham

BOAGroup,who represent the academy, said:“These excellentresultsare atestament to thehard workand dedication of both our students andteachingstaff.”

BOA’sextensive opportunities andresources have empoweredstudentstoreach theirfull potential andsurpass expectations

Kate Tague, ChiefExecutive of theBOA Group, said:“Iamim-

mensely proudofour students’ incredible achievements.These remarkable GCSEresults come as a direct consequence of theirdedication andcommitmenttotheir studies, combined with therelentless hard work andexcellent teaching standardsprovidedbyour staff. Well done everyone!”

Alistair Chattaway, Principalof BOACreative,Digital andPerformingArts, said:“Congratulations to ourYear11students!Atatime when thereare numerous reports

in national newspapers regarding asignificant drop in KeyStage 4 results, we arereallypleased to announce afantastic setofresults for 2021-2023cohort. 88.5%ofstudents achievingBTECDistinction-to-Distinction*, 91.5%achieving BTEC Merit-to-Distinction*, and80% achieving five ‘standard’ passes includingEnglish andMaths.”

BOACreative,Digital andPerformingArtsoffersaworld class creative educationlikenoother.It provides practicaltechnical train-

ing, anddeliversrealworld,employment-ready experience

AlumniofBOA includeWestEnd stars, aBRITaward nominee, and aBAFTA andOSCAR winningdirector

Applications forSeptember 2024 will open from October1for year 10 andyear12and will be selected throughanaptitudeworkshop.

Youcan find outmoreabout BOA Creative,Digital andPerforming Arts at https://www.boa-academy co.uk/

At BOACreative, Digitaland Performing Arts Academy students attend from 14-19sothat they canspecialiseinacreativepathway

Congratulations

Thestaff and Governors of St Michael’s Church Of England High School takegreat pleasureincongratulating the 2023Year 11 cohortfor their excellentGCSE results.

Congratulationsas students make grade

Thestaff andGovernors of St Michael’sChurchof EnglandHighSchooltake greatpleasureincongratulatingthe 2023 Year 11 cohort on theirexcellent GCSE results.

‘Leaders’high expectations, and theschool’sChristian ethos, have createda cultureofmutual respect’

GradedExcellent

‘The schoolcurriculum is broad and varied.Pupils enjoy their learning in different subjects‘

‘The school’scareers programme is strong.Asa result,the vast majorityofpupils move on to positive destinations’

“St.Michael’sisanexcellentschoolbecauseofthetransformationalimpactithasonpupils, families,staffandextendedcommunity”.

“Everyoneinthisexcellentchurchschoolclearlylivesoutanauthenticanddeeplyheld Christianvision.Thistransformationalvisiontoucheslivesbeyondtheschool,empowering eachpersontobelievethatthey,too,canachieveallthatGodmadethemtobe”.

“Theschoolhasaheartlikenootherschool”.

Further information regarding opportunities forprospectivestudents and their families to visit the school will be available on our websitefromSeptember

St Michael’s CE High School

Curral Road,Rowley RegisB65 9AN 0121 561 6881

www.st-michaels.sandwell.sch.uk

To all of our fantastic students on their outstanding, record-breaking GCSE, ALevel and BTEC results. While grades are falling nationally,yours have continued to rise, securing our position amongst the best schools in the county.

Aspokesman said:“We wouldlike to thankall stafffor ensuring our students received thehighest quality learning experiences, as well as parents fortheir supportthroughouttheir student’stimeatSt. Michael’s.

“The hard workofour students paid off, with 100per cent of them achievinggrade 9-4orequivalentinbiology, chemistryand physics.Over90percent achieved 9-4inmusic,sport,retail andhealthand socialcare.

“Manyofour students achieved grade9sorthe vocational equivalent: in total, 59 students acrossarange of 27 subjectareas achieved thetop grade in at leastone subject.”

Individual performances were extraordinary with onestudent, Izzy Joesbury,achieving eightgrade 9s or equivalent.Additionally, onestudent, ChloeWinwood, achieved seven grade 9s or equivalent andone student, RobinDraper, achieved 6grade 9s or equivalent

Staffare also very proudofthose students whohavemadesignificant progress sincebeing at St Michael’s:

Greisi Peca made themostprogress achieving five grades 9s or equivalent and five grade8s, followed by Peter Willmott andJacob Warmer

Thespokesman added: “Weare confident theacademicsuccess achieved by ourstudents, alongwiththeir personaldevelopment whilst at St Michael’sChurchofEnglandHigh School,willensurethese well-rounded individualsare readytocontribute positively to society.Wewishall of our students theverybestintheir future andtheywill always be apart of ourSt Michael’sfamily. “

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We areveryproud of our students whohaveperseveredthrough significant challengestoachieve superb resultsthisyear. Well done to allofour students and, of course, to ourstaff!

HighlightsatA Level

 Theaverage gradeachieved wasB

 66.3% of gradesawarded were at A*-B

 31.3%ofentries achieved at A*-A

 Over 20%ofstudentsobtained aplaceata Russell Group University, with 8studentsgoing on to studymedicine

 15%ofstudentsachieved all theirgradesatA*-A

HighlightsatGCSE

 71%ofall grades awardedwereatgrades9-7

 97.2% of allgradesawarded were at grades 9-5

 47%ofall studentsachieved overhalfoftheir grades at thetop grades of 9/8

in the December 2019 SIAMS Inspection

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Still time to apply forplace at college

Newcastleand Stafford Colleges Group(NSCG)is

extendinga huge ‘congratulations’tothose who collectedtheir GCSE results this week andwants to remind students there’sstill time to applyfor aplace this September.

Aspokesman said:“As Staffordshire’sleading collegeand one of the highestperforminggeneral furthereducationcollegesinthe country, NSCG hasalong-establishedreputationfor deliveringexcellent educationand training andisthe onlycollege in StaffordshirewithanOfsted ‘Outstanding’ rating.Students canchoosefrom arange of progression pathways available at both theNewcastleCollege and Stafford Collegecampuses including A-levels, TLevels, vocational courses andapprenticeships.”

Newand returningstudents will also be amongthe firsttobenefitfrom thebrand new£28mSkillsand Innovation Centre.Boastingarange of industry standard facilities and firstclassresources, thenew 7,500-square metre facility is furnishedwithleading edgeequipment andstate-of-the-art skills, construction,engineering and

hybrid vehicletechnologyfacilities, alongwitha four-court sports hall, gymand 300-seat auditorium

This year,NSCGstudentsonce againachievedrecord-breakingresultsand celebrated grades that exceeded allnationalbenchmarks with a 99 percentA-level pass rate of which 59 percentachievedhighgradesofA*–Band 84 percentachieving A*–C

Vocational resultsalsocelebrateda pass rate of 98 percentfromthose who completedaBTECExtendedDiploma with 72 percentofstudents achieving grades DMMorabove equivalent to threeA*–BgradesatA-level.

n Find outmoreabout therange of courses andsubjectsavailable by visitingnscg.ac.uk

Studentsare celebratingatNSCG

Class of 2023Congratulations

We areveryproud of their resilienceand determination. Special mentions go to some exceptional achievements:

Chris Frankachieved 7grade 9s,1grade 8, and a*2intheir GCSE examination results

Hasindi Arachchige Vidana Yatiyana achieved 7grade 9s,1grade 8and 1grade 7inher examination results

Melody Ehigie achieved 5grade 9s,4grade 8s and a*2.

Aayaat Majid achieved 3grade 9s,5grade 8s and *2.

Jiaqi Coaachieved 3grade 9s,5grade 8s,1grade 7and a*2.

Alongside these very high attainers arelarge numbers of students who made exceptional progress during their time at Aldersley.Thereare so manyofthe year group who can be very proud of their achievements.Weare looking forwardtoseeing many of them returnto AmethystSixth in September to continue on their journey with us and wish all of the year groupthe very best forwhatwill no doubt be abrightfuture.

Aldersley High School, Barnhurst Lane, Wolverhampton WV8 1RT 01902 556868 @AldersleyHighSc

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TherewereplentyofsmilesatPerryfieldstodaywhenstudents receivedtheirGCSEresultsonThursday.Studentsleftthehall feelingsuccessfulandreadytofocusontheirbrightandexcitingfuturesahead.

Aspecialmentiongoesto:Amaniachievinggrade9inboth BiologyandReligiousStudies,grade8inEnglishLiterature andHistorywithanadditionalfivegrade7s.Kirandeepwho achievedgrade9-9inScienceTrilogy(doubleaward),grade8 inbothMathsandHistoryandaL2Distinction*forEnterprise.

KainatwhoperformedexceptionallywellinScienceachievinga grade9inChemistryandgrade8inbothBiologyandPhysics, alsoachievinggrade8sinEnglishLiteratureandSpanish.

HeadteacherClareHarrissaidIthasbeenanabsolutepleasure providingthisyeargroupwiththeirhard-earnedresults.Their gradesaretestamenttotheirdeterminationanddedication overtheyearsandIverymuchlookforwardtohearingabout howtheirnextchaptersinlifebegin.

Theschoolwouldliketothankallthefamiliesofeverystudent, staff,governorsandTrustfortheirunyieldingsupportinhelpingthechildrenachievethegradestheydeserve.Congratulationstoallofourstudents-weareexceptionallyproudofthem andwishthemtheverybestofluckinthefuture!

Proudtobepart of Moreton School, Old FallingsLane, WolverhamptonWV108BY 01902558310

“I would liketocongratulate all of our Year 11 students for their hardworkand commitment over thelast fiveyearsatMoreton School. They have navigated through huge disruptions to their learning and havepersevered, gainingsome excellent results. Iwould liketothank thestudents, our exemplary staff andthe wider communityfor supporting each other through thisstage in their school career.Weknowthat our students will go on to do amazing thingsand Iwishthemall theverybest!”

Mr Ben Dumayne, Head Teacher

Steph achieved thehighest grades, 9s and 8s. Jasmine achieved grades, 9s and 8s. Gursewak achieved strong passes including 9,8&7 DetailsofourOpenEventscanbefoundonourwebsite.

@MoretonSchool

web: www.moreton.aatrust.co.uk

PLANSAPPROVED FORABRAND NEWBUILD COMMENCING SUMMER2023

Students’hardwork pays offonbig day

StaffatPoolHayes are pleasedtocongratulate

Year 11 pupils on theirperformance in this year’s examinations.

Pupils have workedhardthroughouttheir time at Pool HayesAcademy andagainst much disruption to their learning to achievetheir best

They have been effectively supported by theirstaff whoknowthemwell andhaveworkedrelentlesslytopush them towardsgradesthatwill give them thenextstepinlife.

So many of thepupilshaveper-

formed well butstaff areespecially proudofSanjaySuman –fourgrade 9s in Biology, Chemistry, EnglishLiteratureand Mathematics. Jiayao He –grade9sinMathematics andPhysics RidhampreetKaur–grade 9s in Italianand Spanish. JessicaWhitehouse –grade 9inMathematics.Vicky Chen –Grade 9 in Art Joshua Craig –grade 9inGeography

DerekTrimmer Deputy CEO of AcademyTransformationTrust said: “Weare proudofsome greatresults at Pool HayesAcademy andsendcongratulations to pupils andstaff.” Theacademy nowlooks forwardto ournextsteps

Excellentoutcomes forall on resultsday

Summerhill Schoolstudentscollecting theirresults

Summerhill School is celebrating anotherset of outstandingGCSEresults, with students of allability levels achievingexcellent outcomes.

In ayearwhengrading hasreturned to pre-pandemic levels nationally, Summerhill students have shoneonce again. Therewas a37% increase from 2019 on students achievingGrade 9s andan11% increase in topgrades awarded. Students picturedshared over 50 Grade9sbetween them across awiderange of subjects

TimHarris, Headteacher,commented:“It’s an amazingachievementfrom ourstudents consideringthe difficulties they have faced throughout their secondaryeducation.Thisyeargroup have notonlybeenaffected by thepandemicbut arealsothe firstyearwhere resultshavebeengradedatthe same

levelaspre-Covid.Iwould also like to saythank you to ouramazing staffwho have workedsohardtosupport our students, notjustacademicallybut in allfacetsoftheir education. Theresilienceour students have shownunder such conditions is remarkable.They areall exceptional, inspiring, andtalentedyoung people andwecouldn’tbe prouderofyou.”

If you areinterested in yourchild joiningSummerhill School,our Open Eveningwill be taking placeonThursday28thSeptember.Tours will start with an introductionfromthe Headteacher. Prebooking yourvisit is essentialdue to thevolumeofvisitors during theevening.Pleasebookyour visittimeathttps://tinyurl.com/summerhill-kingswinford

Open Morningswill be taking place at 9:15am everyday weekcommencing 2ndOctober.Pleasecontact theschool on 01384816165orinfo@summerhill dudley.sch.uktobookaspace

Pool Hayesstudentsweredelighted with theirresults

“This year,2023 outcomes need to be comparedto results in 2019. Iamdelighted that all our schools areinline with these measures andtwo aresigni�cantly abo�e, which is afantasticachie�ement.

We must recognise the challenges our learners have faced since 2020 and it is wonderful to see the rewards fortheir hardwork and determinationtodream big and achieve.

Iwould liketotakethis opportunity to thank our staff fortheir ongoing support and commitment to our learners and to their parentsand carers forworkingwith us to ensure thatour youngpeople can �ourish.

Best wishes to all ourYear11 learnersastheymoveontothe next phase of their education,and Iwish them everysuccess fortheir future.”

�o �iggins, �hief ��ecuti�e of Dudley Academies Trust

�ota�le ���� successesat �eacon �ill Academy this year included �rances �lackham �ith3 �rade �s, �ryan �addick, �rooke �larke, �uinn �orrigan, Tanin �adri, �ichard �hiri, Talvin �odhi, �aidenThompson and �ayden Thorneycro�t. �ichardWest�ood had the �estaveragegrades �ith ��rade �s, 3 �rade �sand 3 �rade �s. �rincipal, �ukh�ot �hami said, ��ur learners have �orked incredi�ly hardthis year. Almostall o� our them �ill �egoing on to e�cellent destinations to study ALevels or other Level 3qualifications.Witha stateo�-the-art ne��uilddue to �ecompleted in �������,the educational e�periences that learners and sta�� encounter �illgo �romstrengthtostrength. �tisclearly an e�citingtime to �epart o� our academic community and ��dliketopersonally thank all our learners, sta�� and parents �or their e�ceptionalhard �orkand support.�

At �egasus Academy, there �eremany contenders �or �highestachiever� this year

Among the learners praised �ythe �rincipal �or �hat they had achieved over their school careers �ere �ameerA��ass, �ho gained a �rade �, ��rade �s, ��rade � and a �rade �, �ivesh �atel �ho gained 3 �rade �sand �asha� A��al, �ho got an ama�ing ��rades �s and ��rade �s.

Andy Landers, �rincipal, said, �We are immensely proud o� our learners at �egasus and congratulate them on their successes in their ���� e�aminations. As �ith previous years, �ehave some outstanding results achieved �yindividual students.We �ishall our learners thevery �est in the �utureas they progress to collegeand si�th �orm, and �elook �or�ardtokeeping in contact �ith them and �ollo�ingtheir progressclosely.�

At The Link Academy, AnamZakir and Alfie �rice �othachieved 3 �rade �s, ��rade �sand 3 �rade �s, �hile �anaal Am�ad achieved a �rade �,3 �rade �s, ��rade �s and a �rade �.

�rincipal �mma �d�ards-�organsaid, ��espite huge challenges �or ourlearners over the last �e� years,the Academy has seen asignificant improvement comparedto pre-pandemic ���� grades, includinga ��� improvement in those learners achievinga passin �oth �nglish and �athematicsand an ��� improvement in thoseachievinga �rade � in �athematics.�

�Learners at The Link Academy areno� achieving top places at �niversities� ashining e�ampleo� this is theachievement o� LiamWilliams,one o� our recent learners, �ho �ill soon �estudying �athematics at ���ord��

�nceagain, �t �ames Academy increased the proportion o� learners achieving the gold standard �rade �� in �nglish and �athematics �harlie �mith collecteda smashing set o� results �ith the equivalent o�� �rade �s, ��rade � and ��rade �s. We arealsodelighted �orlearners like Zack Alla�ay, �arthe �odvo, �man �a�ad and �asa��ussain �or their success in achieving �rade �samong theirstrong setso� results.

�rincipal, �an �oore, said, ��ur learners areacredit to themselves,their �amilies and �t �ames. � am immensely proudo� them and their achievements. Their hard �ork, dedication and resiliencecannot �e �aulted and yet again �ehave achieved our �est results ever. �t �ames Academy continues to achieve academically �hilstretaining areal sense o� community,providing the �est �Li�e �hances��or our learners �