The Hart School in Rugeley is celebrating a record-breaking year for GCSE results, with more students than ever before achieving Grade 8s and Grade 9s. The Creative Education Trust school reported strong outcomes across multiple subjects, including English, where 79 per cent of pupils passed Language and/or Literature. Photography stood out with 47 Grade 9s awarded, while vocational courses in Creative iMedia and Performing Arts also delivered great results.
Notable individual achievements
Several students achieved exceptional results. Rachael Freeman secured eight Grade 9s, one Grade 8 and one Distinction. Lizzie Glynn earned four Grade 9s, four Grade 8s and one Grade 5. Isabelle Fielding achieved six Grade 8s, three Grade 7s and one Distinction. Megan Win obtained one Grade 9, three Grade 8s, three Grade 7s, one Grade 6, a Distinction and a Merit. Lea Foster received one Grade 9, one Grade 8, five Grade 7s and one Distinction. Ewan Freeman gained one Grade 9, two Grade 8s, two Grade 7s, two Grade 6s, one Grade 5 and one Distinction.
Sixth Form pathway and university destinations
Many of these pupils will move into the school’s Sixth Form, which last week celebrated continued A-level success. More than three-quarters of its students are heading to university or starting higher apprenticeships, according to the school.
Principal praises student effort
Rachael Sandham, principal of The Hart School, said: “It’s fantastic to see this continued exam success across the school, with our students achieving great GCSE results across a wide range of subjects. To see more pupils than ever before achieving the highest grades is also testament to their hard work, determination and resilience. I hope that every student feels proud of what they’ve achieved and confident about taking their next steps. We wish them every future success.”
