Outstanding results at Whitworth praised by headteacher

Date published: 25 August 2022

Outstanding GCSE results at Whitworth Community High School have been praised by Headteacher Gill Middlemas.

Mrs Middlemas said: “Congratulations to all our students who have worked so hard for their results and who have made the most of the opportunities offered here at WCHS.

“There have been challenging times for this cohort, but with the commitment and positivity of fantastic teaching colleagues and with the support of their families, our students have achieved some outstanding results which will enable them to pursue their chosen academic and vocational pathways and to continue to ‘Climb Higher’.

“GCSE Results Day has been a lovely occasion and we wish our young people every success for the future.”

 

 

Oustanding results saw Adem Kuyucaklioglu achieve seven top Grade 9s.

He achieved the top grade in history, maths, biology, chemistry, physics, English language and computer science, three grade 8s and a grade 6.

Adem, 16, said: “I was quite confident because I did really well in my mocks. I am going to Rochdale Sixth Form where I will be studying maths, further maths and computer science and I am hoping to go to university. I would like to do a job involving maths or computer science.

“I have enjoyed learning the different subjects at Whitworth and meeting new people. I did quite a lot of studying for my GCSEs and I did find some of the subjects quite easy.

“I am now looking forward to the challenge of A levels.”

Excellent GCSEs have landed Aaron Dale with his chosen A-levels at Rochdale Sixth Form.

Aaron, 16, said: “I am really happy. I got five grade 9s in religious studies, history, sociology, English language, computer science and I got a 9/8 in combined science.

“I feel I have done pretty good and I have improved considerably in all subjects,”

As he doesn’t know what career he wants, Aaron has picked subjects he likes for A levels and will be studying sociology, computer science and English language.

 

 

After superb mock exam results, would-be lawyer Emily Latham was hoping for Grades 9 and 8 at GCSE, and her hard work was rewarded.

She said: “I was very happy when I opened the envelope. I got eight grade 9s in double science, religious studies, sociology, design technology, English language, English literature and geography. A grade 8 in maths and a grade 7 in Spanish.

“I had given myself a very high target and I came out of every exam feeling I had done my best and I am happy about that.”

At Rochdale Sixth Form, she will be completing A levels in Law, English literature and politics.

Emily, 16, said: “I want to go into a career in law. I am mainly interested in the criminal side as no two days are ever the same and you are always working on new cases.”

 

 

Five top grade GCSEs and a Level 2 Distinction Star in PE brought a grin to the face of Sam Wellington when he did better than he expected.

He added four more grade 8s and a grade 6 and is now looking forward to studying maths, physics and law at Rochdale Sixth Form.

He said: “The best thing has been seeing yourself getting better all the time in different subjects. When it got to Christmas before GCSEs, it all started to come together and it felt like all the hard work over five years had been worth it.

“I have definitely made the most of everything and I have loved coming here. I am keeping my options open as to what I will do in the future.”

Sam’s top grades were in maths, physics, religious studies, English language and English literature.

 

 

Budding journalist Charlotte Eastwood has always loved English and writing and gained the top grade 9 in her English literature and language exams.

She also got the top grade for sociology and religious studies and is looking forward to starting Rochdale Sixth Form.

Charlotte, 16, said: “The last few years have been hard and it took a lot of hard work and I now feel like I have got the reward.

“I am going to study A levels in English literature, sociology and psychology, I want to go to university to do English and I want to become a journalist.

“I am good at English, really good at English, and writing and I used to be on my primary school newspaper Britannia Buzz.

“In Year 11 some people handled it very well while others found the pressure very stressful, but I got support and made it work and achieved what I wanted to do. The best part of school has been meeting my friends and some of them are now going with me to Rochdale.”

 

 

Head girl Madeleine Kelsey-Lyon admitted to being terrified and have a sleepless night ahead of getting her GCSE results.

Madeleine, 16, said: “When I opened my results I cried and my hands were shaking. I passed every subject and I didn’t think I would pass. I am so happy.

“I have loved being Head Girl and will miss it. I was well proud when the teachers voted for me.”

She gained a grade 8 in art, four grade 7s, two 6s and three 5s and is taking A levels in English literature, history and music at Rochdale Sixth Form.

Madeleine added: “I have no idea what I want to do, so I am taking subjects I like and I will just see where it gets me.”

 

 

For the last two years, Frankie Mellor has not only been working towards her GCSEs, she has been having sometimes daily seizures.

On results day, the Whitworth Community High School student was delighted to discover she had passed all five of the exams she was able to sit along with a level 2 distinction Star for her PE and a distinction for health and social care.

She is now hoping to have secured a place at Burnley College to study criminology, psychology and PE.

Frankie, 16, said: “Two years ago I started having seizures; it all started at the end of 2020 and it was happening all the time throughout Year 10 and 11.

“I was in and out of Royal Oldham Hospital and I had to home school myself and teach myself. On the days when I went into school, I often had a seizure and they ended up having to send me back home.” Frankie was well supported when she could be in school by staff and by her close friends.

Mum Gemma said: “The last two years have been horrendous.”

Medics have said her fits are not caused by epilepsy and could be hormonal but are not sure about the underlying cause.

Frankie added: “I worked so hard, even when I was in hospital.”