Students across the borough received their GCSE results today (21st August)
Schools across the borough reported strong sets of GCSE results today (Thursday 21st August).
At Walthamstow Academy, overall, 72% of students at the school achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and Maths, with over half (53%) achieving a grade 5 or above in the two subjects.
Securing the highest grades, 18% of students achieved a grade 7 or above in both disciplines.
Among those celebrating standout individual performances today – many of whom will be returning to Walthamstow Academy Sixth Form are Neda, who achieved seven grade 9s and two grade 8s.
Neda said: “I am absolutely pleased and happy with my results. This is all because of my hard work and dedication and my family. And of course, the support of my amazing teachers, who always made time for me. Thank you so much for everything.”
Emma Skae, principal of Walthamstow Academy, said: “Very well done to our Year 11s collecting their GCSE results today. This is always a big day for our young people and one that they have worked towards for several years, and so it is fantastic to see students happy with their results and proud of what they have achieved.
“Thank you to staff across our school for their enduring support of our young people and for making sure that, whatever our students’ individual goals are, they have the knowledge, skills and tools they need to reach them.
“I am very much looking forward to the start of the new academic year where we will be welcoming many of our outgoing Year 11 students, alongside students from other local schools, into our Sixth Form to continue their studies.”
At Holy Family School & Sixth Form in Walthamstow, results were strong across the board, with the English department securing 80% 4+ grades, with 62% getting grades 5+ whilst the Geography department achieved 75% 4+ grades, with 52% being awarded grades 7-9.
A fifth of all grades were at Grade 7 or above and over half were at Grade 5 or above.
Headteacher, Carolyn Laws, said: “We are so immensely proud of our students. They are a credit to our school and we couldn’t be happier to see the smiles as they opened up their results today. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our incredible community for making this possible: our dedicated and skilled staff; our supportive and engaged parents; our resourceful and guiding governors; and of course, our hard working and inspiring students.”
At Eden Girls’ School, Noor Benemara, one of this year’s top performers, is celebrating after earning ten grade 9s (the highest possible grade).
Excited to begin the next phase of her journey by studying A levels in Biochemistry, Physics and Maths, Noor reflected on her achievements, saying: “I’m so very proud! I can’t think of the words that would explain how I feel right now. The teachers here genuinely care for us, they are genuinely interested in helping and making sure that you achieve your highest potential.”
Having displayed determination despite navigating medical issues and a personal bereavement this academic year, pupil Anaya Kamran has demonstrated remarkable resilience and resolve. Combining courage with commitment and hardship with hard work, her unwavering dedication has seen her achieve two grade 8s, four grade 7s and five grade 6s.
Anaya, who will go on to study A levels in Chemistry, Biology, Psychology and Physics at The London Academy of Excellence, said: “I want to thank all my teachers as they genuinely care about us all. I would not have achieved these grades anywhere else – thank you all so much!”
Aamena Mayet, principal at Eden Girls’ School, Waltham Forest, said: “To our pupils, I say: carry the confidence you have earned today into every challenge you face. The determination, discipline, and ambition you have shown will open doors to opportunities you have yet to imagine.
“My heartfelt thanks go to our incredible staff and the families who have stood alongside our pupils every step of the way. Congratulations to the class of 2025 – your future is yours to shape, and I have no doubt it will be extraordinary.”
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