Birchwood Community High School are proud to announce the achievements of our Year 11 students in this year’s GCSE examinations. Despite facing significant challenges over the past few years, including the tragic loss of a beloved classmate last August, our students have demonstrated remarkable resilience, dedication, and maturity. It is these attributes that we are most proud of them for.

This year’s results reflect not just their academic commitment but the strength of character and determination that our students have shown in the face of adversity. The way our students have supported each other, and their commitment to their studies, is truly commendable.

• 63% pass rate in English.
• 66% pass rate in Maths.
• 100% pass rate in Acting and Dance with 40% of students achieving a Level 2 Distinction in both subjects.
• 50% of students who sat Spanish achieved a grade 7 or above with nearly 30% gaining a grade 9.
• 83% pass rate in Physical Education with over 40% achieving the top grades.
• 81% pass rate in Enterprise.
• Students achieved 32 grade 9s between them with 205 of the grades achieved being a grade 7 or above.

Emma Mills, Headteacher, said: “We are incredibly proud of our students’ achievements this year. These results are a testament to their hard work, perseverance, and the strength they have shown during such a difficult time. They have shown a maturity far beyond their years. We are also grateful to our dedicated staff and supportive parents, who have played a crucial role in helping our students reach their full potential.”

This year’s success stories include:

• Head Girls, Olivia Burrows and Lavinia Burcea have achieved outstanding results. Olivia has achieved one D2*, two 9s, three 8s and four 7s, with Lavinia achieving one D2*, one 9, one D2, three 7s and four 6s.
• Alfie Allen is celebrating today after achieving some great results with four 9s, four 8s and two 7s.
• Well done to Jonah Dedman for achieving a fabulous set of results with one 9, six 8s, and two 7s.
• William Icke shone with his results of one D2*, one 9, one 8, five 7s and two 6s.
• Congratulations go to Kareena Foulkes for her great set of results – four 8s, two 7s and two 6s.
• Sam Clarke’s hard work certainly paid off this morning when they received two 9s, three 8s, one 7, one M2 and three 5s.
• Scarlett Dunn was pleased with herself today, receiving three 9s, one D2, two 8s, three 7s and two 6s.
• Jaycen Ledgerton has plenty to celebrate today with one 9, one D2*, six 8s and two 7s.
• Wing Li is celebrating today after achieving two 9s, two 8s, two 7s, one 5, one 4, one M2 and one P2.
• Benjamin Holford achieved some outstanding results today, opening his envelope to see two 8s, six 7s, and two 6s. Well done, Ben!

Emma Mills said, “As our students embark on the next stage of their education or career paths, we are confident that the resilience, empathy, and determination they have developed will continue to serve them well. They leave us not only with excellent academic qualifications but also with life skills that will help them navigate the challenges ahead. We remain committed to supporting every student in achieving their best, academically and personally. We look forward to seeing the continued success of our students as they move on to further education and beyond.”