WOKINGHAM pupils are celebrating after receiving top marks in their GCSEs today.
Students at St Crispin’s school have been awarded a swathe of grade 8s and 9s as they prepare for the next step of their education.
Ginny Rhodes, headteacher, said every student now “deserves rich praise” for their hard work.
Sophie Shaw received eight grade 9s and two grade 8s today, and fellow pupil Amelie Furby was awarded seven 9s and three 8s.
Ben Shaw also achieved five grade 9s and five grade 8s.
Other notable mentions include:
- Utbah Arain: five grade 9s, three grade 8s and one grade 7.
- Nicola Terziysky: five grade 9s, two grade 8s and three grade 7s.
- Mia Wegner Lane: distinctions in health and social care and BTEC sport.
Leona Bennetts, acting head of Year 11, said: “Well done Class of 2021. It has been a difficult time for everyone, but the students have all risen to the challenge and I and Mrs Longhurst could not be more proud of them.
“Students have worked as hard as they possibly could and this is reflected in the results achieved today.
“If there is one thing that is clear about this whole experience is that each student has gained resilience, ambition and strength of character. “
This year, St Crispin’s awarded students’ grades through teacher assessments.
