Ormiston Bushfield Academy celebrates record-breaking results

There is a real sense of celebration and pride at Ormiston Bushfield Academy this morning as students collected some of the highest GCSE results in the school’s history, marking the culmination of years of hard work, determination and resilience.

We are continuing to go from strength to strength, with an excellent set of results achieved by this year’s Year 11 cohort.

The year group achieved particularly highly in French and history, with 56% and 32% of students securing Grade 7 or above in the two subjects respectively. Success also extended to vocational qualifications, where more than a third of students achieved a Distinction or Distinction* in sport.

The whole school community has come together today to celebrate these achievements, recognising not only the excellent results achieved, but also the commitment, perseverance and ambition demonstrated by students throughout their GCSE studies. Many students will now go on to further education, apprenticeships and training, equipped with the skills and confidence to succeed in the next stage of their journey.

Among the many success stories from this year’s cohort were several students who achieved exceptional results:

• Hollie N celebrated seven Grade 9s in biology, physics, English language, English literature, mathematics, French and history, alongside two Grade 8s in chemistry and statistics.
• Nadia J achieved five Grade 9s across English literature, mathematics, history, combined science and Polish, three Distinction*s in creative media, health and social care, and travel and tourism, and a Grade 8 in English language.
• Ziba S gained five Grade 9s in mathematics, English literature, biology, history and religious studies, together with four Grade 8s in chemistry, English language, physics and statistics.
• Ellie R secured four Grade 9s in mathematics, geography, history and combined science, a Distinction* in food and cookery, and two Grade 8s in drama and English literature.
• Edward A attained six Grade 9s across chemistry, English literature, French, history, mathematics and physics, alongside a Grade 8 in biology.
• Jessica R achieved four Grade 9s in mathematics, history, English literature and combined science, a Distinction* in health and social care, and a Grade 8 in English language.

Ormiston Bushfield Academy combines high academic expectations with a strong focus on personal development, guided by its values of opportunity, belief and aspiration. As part of Ormiston, the school is dedicated to providing the highest quality education and ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, gains the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

Dennis Kirwan, Principal at Ormiston Bushfield Academy, said:

“Today is a day of celebration for our students, their families and our staff. These results are a testament to the hard work, determination and ambition shown by this remarkable Year 11 cohort throughout their time at Ormiston Bushfield Academy.

“We are incredibly proud of everything they have achieved, both academically and personally. Their success reflects not only their commitment to learning, but also the support of our dedicated staff and families. We look forward to seeing our students continue to thrive as they take their next steps and wish them every success for the future.”