Students Celebrate GCSE Success at The Friary
The Friary School’s Year 11 results saw students achieve excellent GCSE results across the range of subjects.
Echoing last week’s Sixth Form results, outstanding performances in both academic and vocational qualifications helped the vast majority secure their first-choice post-16 destinations.
Top achievers included:
- Lily Wood – 8 Grade 9s; 2 Distinction*
- Sophia Chan – 9 Grade 9s; 1 Grade 8; 1 Distinction
- Audrey Wu – 9 Grade 9s; 1 Grade 8
- Madeleine Lydall – 8 Grade 9s; 1 Distinction*; 1 Grade 8
- Zia Waldon – 6 Grade 9s; 2 Distinction*; 2 Grade 8s
- Francesca Albertazzi – 3 Grade 9s; 3 Grade 8s; 3 Grade 7s; 1 Distinction*; 1 Grade 6
- Louie Hollinsworth – 6 Grade 9s; 1 Grade 8; 1 Grade 7; 2 Distinction*
- Fandi Lai – 8 Grade 9s; 2 Grade 8s; 1 Grade 7
- Lucia Piskova – 7 Grade 9s; 2 Grade 8s; 1 Distinction
- Estee Wong – 5 Grade 9s; 3 Grade 8s; 2 Distinction*
The results also reflected exceptional student progress from their starting points when joining the school. Many achieved around 30 grades above their expected outcomes, including:
- Sam Willis
- Lucy Arrowsmith
- Will Pemberton
- Olivia Dobson
- Lily McRobinson
- Emma Baines
- Thomas Curry
- Finley Pike
- Isla McCaskie
- Larna Downie
Larna’s achievement was particularly notable, with the exam board recognising her as one of the highest-performing Sport Studies students nationally this summer.
Sophie Grigg, Assistant Headteacher, said: “It’s a real pleasure to see our students rewarded for their hard work. We have high expectations and encourage every student to give their best, whether through lessons, homework, intervention sessions or Saturday School. We are equally proud of students who have overcome challenges to achieve their goals and those who have secured the very highest grades.”
Mark Drury, Headteacher, added: “These excellent results reflect the commitment of our students, the support of their families and the dedication of our staff. While we will soon be focusing on the year ahead, it has been wonderful to see so many students celebrating their achievements today.”
