Newhouse Academy “delighted” with GCSE success 

Students with their results

Students and staff at Newhouse Academy are celebrating following the release of the GCSE results for 2024. The number of students with improved grades in subjects across the curriculum followed an uphill trend across the year group.

There were also outstanding results in many other subjects with photography, Spanish, French, physical education and sports science results worthy of special mention.

Of particular note are the following students:

• Maja Sankowska, who achieved six grade 9s in art, combined science, English literature, Polish and Spanish, three grade 8s, two grade 7s.
• Lillia Zinchuk who achieved one grade 9 in Russian, three grade 8s, five grade 7s and two grade 6s. (Maja and Lillia also had the highest number of grades, 11 each in total).
• Ruby Stanley who achieved three grade 9s in maths, photography and science, three grade 8s, three grade 7s and one grade 6.
• Nathan Ellis who achieved two grade 9s in maths and physics, four grade 8s, one grade 7, two grade 6s and one grade 5.
• Vimbai Mutoma who achieved one grade 9 in English literature, three grade 8s, three grade 7s and three grade 6s.
• Jake Edwards who achieved four grade 9s in biology, maths, further maths and physics, two grade 8s, one grade 7 and two 2 grade 6s.
• Leah Eccles who in addition to GCSEs received a level 2 distinction* in sport science and a congratulations email from exam board OCR which read, "I am very pleased to inform you that the following candidate was one of the top performers in OCR’s Cambridge National in sport science in the June 2024 examinations."

Newhouse Academy’s headteacher, Mr Alex Burnham said: “Newhouse Academy is delighted to announce another year of improving GCSE results, reflecting the hard work, resilience, and determination of our students. As the headteacher, I am incredibly proud of each and every one of our students, not only for their academic achievements but for the remarkable individuals they have become during their time with us.

“This year’s results are a testament to the dedication and commitment of our students, who have navigated their educational journey with focus and perseverance.

"Their success is a reflection of their ability to overcome challenges, stay motivated, and strive for excellence in all areas of their lives.

“We are also deeply grateful for the support of our staff, who have gone above and beyond to provide guidance, encouragement, and exceptional teaching throughout the year.

"Their partnership with our students and their families has been instrumental in ensuring that every student is prepared for the next steps in their educational and career pathways.

“As we celebrate these fantastic achievements, we are excited for the future that lies ahead for our students. They are now equipped with the qualifications, skills, and confidence to pursue the college courses and career paths of their choice.

"We wish them every success as they embark on this next chapter of their lives, and we look forward to hearing about their future accomplishments.

“Once again, congratulations to all our students, their families, and our staff for their tremendous efforts and achievements this year. The entire school community is proud of what we have accomplished together."