Story: Emily Haimeed
Students across Sheffield celebrated their GCSE results in August, with schools attended by pupils from Burngreave being particularly proud of the excellent results achieved this year.
Parkwood Academy saw an overall 47% of students achieving 5+ A*-C grades, (including English and Maths), a 17% improvement from last year’s results. Over 1 in 3 students celebrated receiving three A* or A grades and every student attained an A*-C grade in their chosen language, which is a specialism of the school. Mike Westerdale, Principal at Parkwood Academy, said:
“We’ve had a fantastic year here at Parkwood Academy and I am delighted with the students’ results. The growth in the number of students achieving five or more A*-C GCSE grades, including English and Maths, is a credit to the teaching and learning from both the students and staff throughout the year. Everyone has worked extremely hard.”
Firth Park Community Arts College celebrated its best ever results, with 44% of pupils gaining 5+ A*-C GCSE grades (including English and Maths), a great improvement from last year’s 26%. An overall 69% of pupils received 5+ A*-C grades. Headteacher Chris Keen said:
“The improvement in one year is outstanding – nearly 69 per cent improvement on last year. This has been a team effort attributed to hard work, determination and belief.”
Fir Vale School saw 38% of pupils leave Year 11 with 5+ A*-C grades, including English and Maths. Head Teacher Breffni Martin said,
“Our added value progress remains one of the highest of any school in Sheffield.”