Tapton School in Sheffield celebrates its best-ever GCSE results
Students and staff at Tapton School are celebrating an exceptional set of GCSE results, with students achieving the strongest outcomes in the school's history.
This year's results represent a significant milestone for the school, part of INOVA Multi-Academy Trust, with students achieving the highest average grade in Tapton's history.
25 per cent of all grades were awarded at grades 9-8, while almost 40 per cent of grades were awarded at grades 9-7.
In addition, 73.1 per cent of all grades were awarded at grade 5 or above.
Four students securing straight grade 9s across all of their subjects.
The proportion of students achieving grade 5 or above in both English and Mathematics has risen by 5 percentage points compared to last year, with 73 per cent of students achieving this key benchmark. Meanwhile, 85 per cent of students achieved grade 4 or above in both English and maths
Harkiran Grewal and Anna Siddell, Co-Heads of School, said: "We are absolutely delighted with this year's GCSE results, which are the strongest in the history of Tapton School. Our students have demonstrated tremendous commitment, resilience and determination, and they should be incredibly proud of everything they have achieved.
"These outcomes reflect the values that sit at the heart of our school: Community, Character and Curiosity. We are passionate about ensuring that students leave Tapton not only with excellent qualifications, but also with the confidence, knowledge and character to succeed in whatever path they choose.
"We are particularly pleased that so many students will be continuing their journey with us at Tapton Sixth Form, which will welcome its largest-ever Year 12 intake this September. We are equally proud of those students progressing to college and vocational pathways, and look forward to seeing all of our young people continue to thrive as they take the next step towards their future aspirations.
"We would like to thank our exceptional staff and supportive families for the role they have played in helping our students achieve such outstanding success. The partnership between school and home is a key part of what makes Tapton such a special community.
"Most importantly, congratulations to every student receiving their results today. Whether they are progressing to Tapton Sixth Form, college or another pathway, we wish them all every success for the future and are incredibly proud of everything they have accomplished."