As GCSE qualifications are awarded around the country, students at The John Roan School  are today celebrating their achievements.

This year, 67% of the school’s Year 11s achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths, with 54% achieving grade 5 or above in the two subjects.

Moreover, at the higher level, just over a fifth of students (21%) achieved a grade 7 or above in English and maths. 2022 saw the first formal exams since 2019 and this year's results are a direct reflection of the upwards trajectory of The John Roan School.

Among the whole-school celebrations, there were a number of particular student successes, including:

• David Peglar, who achieved 9 subjects at grade 9 and one with grade 8
• Emma Tunstead, who achieved 5 grade 9s, a grade 8 and a grade 7
• Jake Arthur, who achieved 7 grade 9s, 2 grade 8s and a grade 7
• Milun Vara-Dove, who achieved 1 grade 9, 9 grade 8s, and a 7
• Ansa Mennie-Ita, who achieved 1 grade 9 and 7 grade 8s
• Alaina Jennings, who achieved 2 grade 9s, 6 grade 8s and a 7
• Oscar Browne, who achieved 4 grade 9s, 3 grade 8s plus 1 7 and a 6
• Jake Arthur, who achieved 7 grade 9s, 2 grade 8s and a 7
• Yusuf Ahmed, who achieved 4 grade 9s, 3 grade 8s and a 6

Commenting on students’ achievements, Cath Smith, Principal at The John Roan School, said:  

“On behalf of all our staff, I would like to congratulate our Year 11s as they celebrate their GCSE results today. These outcomes reflect their hard work and perseverance over many years, including during the challenges of the pandemic, and we are pleased that this has paid off with some excellent individual achievements.

“With these qualifications, alongside the skills and experiences they have gained with us, these students can take their next steps with pride and confidence in their abilities as learners. They are a fantastic example of the high expectations we set across our school and we look forward to following their successes as they progress to Sixth Form, university and beyond.”

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