LIVE: GCSE results day 2022 as students across Derbyshire find out their grades

George Archibald, above, was extremely happy with his results. He earned five grade 9s, four grade 8s and one grade 7.

He will return to the school’s sixth form in September, to study A Levels in Maths, Chemistry, Biology and Music in the next step towards his dream career in Biochemistry.

George said “I’m happy with my results; the teachers were always prepared to accommodate and help. They believed in me as a person. I enjoyed everything about my time at Tupton Hall School, the people, teachers and school performances.”

Kate Burton was amazed with her results, having achieved seven grade 9s, one grade 8 and two grade 7s.

Collecting her results, she said: “I’m so happy and excited, these results are amazing! The teachers have been brilliant, always giving extra work to push and encourage you. The teachers believe in you and invest so much time and energy into their students.”

Next year, Kate will be returning to Tupton Hall Sixth Form to study A-levels in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Further Maths with ambitions to become a veterinarian.

Charlotte Kinder has made fantastic progress from her Year 7 starting point and will be studying Business at Derby College.

She thanked staff at Tupton Hall School for her success, saying: “Staff here are supportive in every aspect, especially helping to catch up after the disruptions of the pandemic.”

Tyler Beresford also did fantastically, achieving 3 grade 9s and above, two grade 8s, two grade 7s and two grade 6s.

He said: “I feel so good about my results, relieved, too. I’m going to be joining Tupton Hall Sixth Form in September and will be studying A-levels in Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Computer Science.

“In the long term I’d like to study Computer Science at University and work in that field. These results are the first steps towards that.”

Students at Springwell Community College, which is in Staveley are celebrating today after receiving their GCSE results, as they get ready to take their next steps in their education journey.

Headteacher Ian Wingfield said:“Congratulations to all of our students receiving their results today. I would like to thank our families for their support and recognise the hard work and commitment of all of our students, especially after such a difficult and disruptive few years.”

Some particular individual highlights include:

- Charlotte Thompson achieved eight grade 9s and one grade 8. Grade 9s are awarded to the top two per cent of students nationally, so gaining eight qualifications at this grade is an incredible achievement!

- Joining Charlotte in achieving grade 9s were Charlotte Robinson (English Language) and George Connellan (maths).

- Holly Clarkson achieved six qualifications at grades 7 or above, including five at grade 8.

- Jack Wright achieved five qualifications at grades 7 or above, including two at grade 8.

- Four students achieved the top grade, Distinction* in their vocational courses. They were: Aiden Siddall in Health and Social Care and Kylah Jones, Indigo Millward and Jessica Owens in Hospitality and Catering.

Overall, there were highlights for the academy in English and Maths, where 68.5 per cent of students achieved a grade 4 or higher.

Principal Ian Cooper said: “We are so very proud of how these students have conducted themselves and committed to their studies over the past two years.

“During such unprecedented times, the way the students have handled the changing circumstances has been inspirational.

“We are very grateful for the support that staff and parents have given these students, but of course it’s the resilience and commitment that these students have shown that has enabled them to achieve the outcomes today.

“It’s such a pleasure to share in their joy as we wish them the very best for their future”

Julie Slater, chief executive principal secondary at Outwood Grange Academies Trust, added: “These results are the just rewards for the inspirational resilience and determination shown by students and staff, during two of the most challenging years the education sector has ever faced.

“At Outwood, we sincerely believe ourselves to be a family and we are driven by putting students first, raising standards and transforming lives.

“I am beyond proud of the achievements of our students, and I am in awe of the young people they have become. I wish them the very best for the future and if they continue with the same work ethic as they’ve displayed over the last couple of years, I am certain they will be successful in whatever they choose to do.

“It has been an absolute privilege to celebrate today with students and their families.”

Students at Heritage High School which is in Chesterfield are celebrating today after receiving their GCSE results.

There are many success stories in the class of 2022, with some strong performances across various subjects and very proud students and families.

Executive headteacher Graham Moffatt said: “Congratulations to all our Year 11 students who collected their GCSE results today.  We are immensely proud of their determination and resilience and wish them every future success. 

“I would like to thank our families for their support and recognise the hard work and commitment of all of our students, especially after such a difficult and disruptive few years. 

“Many of our Year 11 students are enrolled in either further education or training for September and we wish them all the very best for the future as they embark upon the next exciting chapter in their lives.”

Noteworthy achievements include:

- Rosie Osborn was awarded grade 8 in Religious Studies  and Textiles, receiving grade 7 in all her other subjects. She is going on to study Biology, English and Psychology at St Mary’s Sixth Form. Rosie said: “I’m thrilled with my results!” Her mum aded: “She has had a fantastic time at Heritage and I just wish they had a sixth form!”

- Elizabeth Powell said that she was “over the moon” with her results, passing all of her subjects. She was particularly pleased with L2 Distinction in Drama and grade 6 and 5 in Combined Science. She is going to study at St Mary’s.  

- Gracie Ellis, felt both “a sense of relief and excitement for the future”. She passed all her subjects, with some exceptional performances and was awarded a grade 9 in English Language, a grade 9 in Photography and a grade 8 in History. She is enrolling at Netherthorpe Sixth Form, taking A-levels in History, English Literature and Psychology. 

- Liam Radford, who achieved a grade 6 in maths, said: “I’m thrilled with passing my maths as it was not my strongest subject.” He was also really pleased with his grade 8 in Design Technology, Resistant Materials, a level 2 Distinction in Engineering and an RSL Level 2 Distinction in Performance for Music Practitioners. He is going to Brookfield Sixth Form to study Physics, Biology and Computer Science. 

- Finlay Hough passed nine GCSEs or their equivalent. He said. “I was initially nervous opening my results but I’m really pleased to have done well – I’ve exceeded my expectations!” He was really pleased with his grade 6 in English Language and the Level 2 Merits he received both in Health and Social Care and in Drama. He is going to study A-levels at Brookfield Sixth Form.  

- Isabelle Jessop was awarded nine GCSEs or equivalent qualifications, being awarded a grade 9 in Religious Studies, a grade 9 in English Literature, a grade 8 in English Language and a Distinction* in Health and Social Care.

Isabelle said: “I’m really proud of myself!” She is taking A-levels at Netherthorpe in English Literature, Biology and Psychology. She then hopes to attend the University of Nottingham to study Veterinary Sciences and Medicine. 

After an extraordinary couple of years which has seen students have to deal with the pandemic alongside their studies, there were scenes of joy at the Highfield Lane-based academy as students collected their results today.

Overall, there were highlights for the academy in English, where 80 per cent of the students achieved a Grade 4 or higher and 70 per cent achieved a Grade 5 or higher.

Head of school Rob Southern said: “This cohort of students has faced many challenges since beginning their GCSE studies in September 2020.

“They have focused on their studies and ensured that their outcomes represent the amazing talent that they have. We are delighted with the results our students have achieved and wait with excitement to see what they go on to achieve in the future.

“I am so proud of them and it was brilliant to share in some of their joy today as they received their results. There was a real buzz in the academy as family members and friends celebrated together with the students and their teaching staff.”

One of the standout student success stories was Nathan Woolliscroft, who achieved seven grade 9s, a Distinction* and a grade 7.

He said: “It has been a challenge over the last two years and I was a bit nervous when I walked up to the academy this morning but I am so proud of myself. It is such a relief to finally have the grades that I have worked hard for.”

Anusha Srikumaran achieved an impressive nine grade 9s and a grade 8.

She was delighted with her outcomes and said: “The academy has worked so hard to support me with my studies. I am going to celebrate with my family today and enjoy my successes.”

The popularity of sports courses has increased over the last few years and the outcomes this year are excellent with over 30 per cent of students achieving a Distinction or better.

There were celebrations across The Ecclesbourne School today – with 93 per cent of students gaining at least five good passes and over 40 per cent of all GCSEs sat securing a 7 or above.

Overall, 90 per cent gained a good GCSE in English and Maths and 73 per cent of these were at grade 5 or above.

 The school’s previous strongest set of exam results was in 2019, the last year of formal examinations before the pandemic, and results in 2022 are up against nearly every measure.

Headteacher James McNamara said: “I am absolutely delighted with these exceptionally strong set of results from our students and a  record number of this year’s GCSE students have applied to stay on at The Ecclesbourne School to study their A-levels in September. Over 85 per cent are planning to stay on.

 “While we have a huge amount to celebrate as a school, today is about each individual student being able to be justifiably proud of themselves for what they have achieved. They have worked phenomenally hard, and they remained focused and calm through the turbulence we have all faced.

 “Alongside their academic achievements they are also well-rounded young people. They are dedicated to their academic studies, but they are also doing some incredible things outside of lessons. They are a credit to the community.”

 Among the smiling faces were Holly Buckingham Hargrave who was delighted to have achieved grade 9s in all but one subject, particularly excelling in languages. 

She hopes that these grades will open the door to her studying Medieval and Modern Languages at Cambridge after Sixth Form at Ecclesbourne.

 Holly, pictured above, said: “My dream is to work internationally, and this has been inspired by me heading off to Vienna this summer with the Voices of Derby choir where I meet young people from across Europe. It was an inspiring experience being with young people who can speak different languages.”

 Amelia Pitter achieved eight grade 9s at GCSE which is a significant milestone for her as she looks to study Medicine at university in the future - but her GCSEs were not the only exams she sat this summer.

 Amelia, pictured above, said: “I volunteer at a hearing-Impaired unit in Allestree, and have completed my Level 2 qualification in sign language alongside my GCSEs. It has been an amazing experience which will only help me when I start my medical career – and is something I want to continue to do alongside my A-levels.”

 Ella Kew also achieved seven grade 9s, Zahra Shelton was celebrating achieving eight grade 9s and Tim Crowson achieved nine grade 9s in his GCSEs and is returning to the Sixth Form to study A-levels in Chemistry, French, Biology and Maths.

 Mr McNamara added: “It is not the headline outcome figures that I am most delighted with. Initial indications suggest that across the Class of 2022 students made exceptional progress from their various starting points.

 “To achieve this as a school we have to offer so much more than academic rigour. Happy students thrive, and that is why it is important to also applaud our staff for their care, support and their generosity with their time. They have done all that they can to ensure students entered this critical stage of their education with confidence and calmness – and that approach has clearly helped our amazing students to shine.”

 “We are thrilled with our students’ success which continues The Ecclesbourne School’s tradition of high academic achievement for all. Today’s outcomes serve as a testament to the commitment of our students, the skill and dedication of our staff and Governors and the incredible support we receive from parents and carers.”

Headteacher Gary Peat said: “Congratulations to all our students who have achieved excellent results, with many outstanding individual successes.

“This has been a unique and challenging period for all students taking examinations, and they should be immensely proud of their achievements across their subjects. Their hard work has certainly paid off for them.

“We wish all our students well as they progress to the next stage of their education. Many have applied to continue their studies at Lady Manners School and we look forward to welcoming them back to our Sixth Form in September.”

Headteacher Lucie Wainwright said: “We are absolutely thrilled with the outcomes for all our students this year and very proud of the hard work they have put in to achieve them.

“Tibshelf students have returned some of the best results the school has ever achieved, and this is in the context of a national pandemic. Our young people have shown resilience, positivity and an incredible work ethic over the last three years and we are very happy with both the GCSE and vocational results.

“This is the first time in three years that students have sat a full examination series and the school have worked hard with students and their families to prepare them for this. We have ensured that every single student has a post-16 pathway available to them and we are thrilled that all our students have achieved their potential.

“The overall school results are simply phenomenal and are richly deserved. I would like to congratulate all our year 11 students and thank them for their hard work. I would also like to thank staff at Tibshelf – their care, hard work and absolute commitment to these students has contributed to hugely successful outcomes for Year 11.”