Marches Students Celebrate the Results They Have Worked Hard to Achieve

Students at The Marches School are celebrating GCSE Results Day today as they mark an important milestone in their educational journey. As they collect the grades they have worked hard to achieve, students are also looking ahead to exciting next steps, including Sixth Form, college, apprenticeships and employment. Today is a celebration of their achievements and the opportunities that lie ahead.

Like many young people their age, this year group experienced an unusual start to their secondary education. Following a disrupted end to primary school, they joined The Marches at a time when schools were still adapting to the challenges of Covid. For many students, these GCSEs have therefore been their first experience of sitting a full programme of external examinations, making today’s results an especially significant milestone in their educational journey.

As students prepare for their next steps, there is much to look forward to. Many will continue their education at The Marches School Sixth Form, while others will move on to college courses, apprenticeships and employment opportunities across the region. This September also sees year two of the Marches Academy Trust Open6, an innovative hybrid learning provision that will offer students greater flexibility and access to a wider range of courses.

Sally Wilmot, Headteacher, said:

“I genuinely love results day. It’s one of those days that reminds you why we do this job. There is nothing quite like seeing students walk through the doors this morning, sharing the nerves, the excitement and then seeing the smiles as they open their results and start talking about what comes next.

I’ve spent the morning celebrating with students and their families, and those moments are always incredibly special. Every set of results tells a story of hard work, perseverance and personal growth. We are very proud of this year group and everything they have achieved during their time with us.

Whether students are staying with us in Sixth Form, moving onto college, starting an apprenticeship or beginning the next stage of their journey elsewhere, we could not be more excited for them. Today is about recognising what they have achieved, but it’s also about looking ahead to all the opportunities that are still to come.”

Notable Achievements

Aaron Yates – 5 grade 9s, 1 grade 8, 2 grade 7s, 1 grade 6 and 1 grade 5

Frank Roma – 6 grade 9s, 1 grade 8 and 3 grade 6

Penny Manson – 1 grade 9, 6 grade 8s and 2 grade 7s

Tabitha Land – 6 grade 9s, 2 grade 8s and 1 grade 7

The Marches School is proud of every student collecting their results today and wish to thank staff, families and the wider community for the support they have provided throughout the students’ journey.

Considering Your Next Step? Join Us This September

We are excited to welcome prospective students and families to our Open Evening on Thursday 17th September, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.

Come and discover what makes The Marches School and Sixth Form a place where students thrive; academically, personally and socially.

To learn more, visit: www.marchesschool.co.uk

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