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Students shine as Southend's grammar schools celebrate their GCSE results

Students across multiple UK schools achieved record GCSE results, with over 40% of grades at top levels and many securing apprenticeships or sixth form placements, reflecting resilience amid pandemic challenges.

  • This year, Queen Elizabeth School and Queen Elizabeth Studio School students received GCSE results and will progress to academic and vocational pathways, with Henry C earning 11 Grade 9s and Masha Z noted for rapid progress.
  • Arriving in Year 7 during the pandemic, the Year 11 cohort overcame disruption, with over three quarters achieving Grade 4 or above and over half achieving Grade 5 or above in English and Maths.
  • Horsforth students secured 2,701 grades with over 35% at Grade 7 or above, around 72% will continue at Horsforth Sixth Form, and Dan Smith achieved 10 Grade 9s plus one Grade 8.
  • Nearly 20 per cent of QES Studio students secured apprenticeships with local employers, Kristian P secured a place on the JLR scheme, and others are entering Armed Forces or T-Level programmes.
  • LYMM High School is celebrating 87% of students achieving Grade 4+ in English and maths, with Daisy Nurse earning ten Grade 9s and over 40% of grades at Grade 7+.
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Ilkley Gazette broke the news in Ilkley, United Kingdom on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
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