RUGBY Free Secondary School is celebrating the record-breaking achievements of its Year 11 students following the publication of this year’s GCSE results.
The results were the best in the history of the school, both in terms of progress and attainment.
Notable success stories included Annalise B who achieved one Grade 9, seven Grade 8s and two Grade 6s; Lucy C who got four Grade 8s, four Grade 7s and one Distinction*; Sandra K who scored one Grade 9, five Grade 8s, one Grade 7 and three Grade 6s; Will C who achieved two Distinctions, one Grade 9, two Grade 8s and two Grade 7s; Anastasia G who got one Grade 9, two Grade 8s, four Grade 7s, two Grade 6s and one Distinction*; and Elif D who scored one Distinction, one Grade 9, three Grade 8s and four Grade 7s.
Headteacher Iain Green said: “I would like to say a huge ‘well done’ to all of the students receiving their GCSE results, today. Once again, Rugby Free has demonstrated that we are a school that develops the academic and personal potential of each individual student, and to have such brilliant A Level and GCSE results in successive weeks is testament to the work that has gone on here.
“I am so proud of this group of students, and I would like to pay tribute to our staff, who have gone above-and-beyond to make this happen. So many of our students have shown true resilience during their time with us, and we are very proud of them. We all wish them every success either at Sixth Form, College, or in their next educational step. Thank you, and well done on being such great role-models for the rest of the school.
“This school is going from strength-to-strength, and we look forward to welcoming so many students from RFSS, and across Rugby, into our Sixth Form.”
Laura Edmonds, the school’s Key Stage 4 Raising Standards Leader, added: “We could not be more proud of Year 11 students and all of our staff. At Rugby Free we have such a solid, caring community and always work together to strive to achieve the best possible outcomes all round, for all students. This year’s results reflect many years of hard work, care, dedication and teamwork.
“While their grades allow them to travel onto subsequent exciting chapters of their lives, we also know that Year 11 will take away lots more from RFSS alongside their amazing academic results, and we’re very proud of that too. We wish them every success in the future and are looking forward to welcoming many of them back into our Sixth Form in September.”
Brenda Mullen, the CEO of the Learning Today Leading Tomorrow Trust, added: “It is great to see such a positive set of GCSE results, following a positive set of A-Level results.
“These outcomes are the result of the combined efforts of our committed students, supportive parents and our truly dedicated staff team.
“I am really proud of our leadership team, who have worked tirelessly all year to make this happen.
“The school and Sixth Form are in such great shape, and I am so happy for everyone that has been on this journey.”
