YEAR 11 students at the University Church of England Academy (UCEA) are celebrating their results today (Thursday, August 23), with three quarters of students securing five or more passes at GCSE within a range of subjects.

Among the many successes are:

  • Riley Horan, who achieved six grade 7 and 8 grades, and grade 9 in English language;

  • Milli Starkey, who achieved six grade 7 and 8 grades, with grade 8s in biology, English literature and mathematics;

  • Julia Damien-Lenard, who achieved five grade 7 and 8 grades, with grade 8s in combined science and Spanish;

  • Maria Podaru, who achieved five grade 7s;

  • Agne Mazailova, who achieved four grade 7 and 8 grades, with a grade 8 in art and design.

Principal Iain Robinson said: "I would like thank our students, staff and parents/carers, who have worked together collaboratively to achieve this summer's GCSE examination results. Many of our students have worked exceptionally hard to gain results that they should be very proud of.

"I send our Year 11 students warm congratulations as they embark on the next stage of their lives."

The Academy wishes all students every success as they move on to higher or further education, apprenticeships and employment.