GCSE Results Day Lancashire 2024: Live updates as students across the county get their grades

For the third consecutive year at Corpus Christi, their pupils have achieved the best GCSE results on record.

The school added that the progress made from their starting points in Year 7 has been exceptional.

Deputy Head Boy, Krish Amaresan, achieved nine grade 9s and will go on to study A level further mathematics, chemistry and physics at Newman College.

Krish said: “I am extremely delighted with my results and I am grateful for all the support received from my teachers throughout my journey at Corpus Christi.”

Humaira Hussain achieved five grade 9s and will study mathematics, chemistry and biology at Newman College.

Humaira said: “All the hard work has been worth it. I would like to thank all of my teachers and I am looking forward to starting college!”

Headteacher, Mr Hankin, said: “Our pupils have achieved this as a result of their impeccable behaviour, strong attendance and excellent attitudes to learning. They have been supported exceptionally well throughout their time with us by both their highly skilled and committed staff, and their parents and carers.”

Corpus Christi adds that they are very proud of their achievements and wish them every success in the future.

Students and staff at Burscough Priory Academy are celebrating a series of top GCSE grades.

Despite the challenges of the past few years, the students of Burscough Priory Academy have recorded more fantastic results, including:

Lucy MacLaren, Headteacher at Burscough Priory Academy, said: “We are incredibly proud of our students’ accomplishments this year.

“Their results are a testament to their perseverance and the outstanding support provided by our dedicated staff.”

Students and staff at Ormskirk School are celebrating a series of top GCSE grades. To support the Ormskirk students, staff went the extra mile by delivering extra lessons and maximising every minute of curriculum time.

All these efforts paid off, with students securing some brilliant results, including:

John Burnham, Headteacher at Ormskirk School, said: “Our students have worked so hard during such a challenging time and today they get to celebrate the end result of such commitment and dedication to their education.

“It’s been great watching our students celebrate their grades today and our entire school community is so proud of them. I hope they have a fantastic day celebrating all they have achieved.”

Westholme School is celebrating after producing another very strong year of GCSE results. 

The independent school in Blackburn has seen year-on-year improvements at every grade, including almost double the percentage of grade 9s from 2023.

One third of pupils achieved 5 or more results at 9-7 grades.  

Principal Paul Taylor expressed his heartfelt congratulations to all Year 11 students, celebrating their outstanding achievements, dedication, and hard work. 

He said: “We are incredibly proud of our students. They coped admirably with the pressures of their first public examinations, and we are delighted with the results of their sheer hard work.” 

Student Rowan Orr gained an incredible nine 9s and one grade 8 in subjects including English Literature, Maths and Physics. 

Zain Sykes was one of many students delighted to achieve the highest grades achieving six 9s, three 8s and one 7. 

The grades achieved today are some of the best in the school's recent history, with almost a quarter of all entries graded 9-8 and an impressive 37 percent achieving 9-7.  

Mr Taylor also acknowledged the commitment of Westholme’s staff: “I would also like to pay testament to my colleagues who have taught and guided this cohort through their time in the Westholme family.

“The care that students receive from Primary Reception through to the Upper Sixth is exceptional.”

These Year 11 students will be progressing on to Westholme’s nationally recognised INSPIRED Sixth Form to continue their studies. 

Mr Taylor added: “The basic building blocks are now in place, and we expect our students to thrive in the academic side of life in the Westholme INSPIRED Sixth Form as well as continue to commit to their all-round development through our extensive co-curricular programme.

“I know that they will continue to ‘work hard’ and ‘be kind’, our core values here at Westholme.”

Blackburn College are celebrating their GCSE results in Maths, English and Biology.

 The College offers three GCSE subjects for its Further Education (16-18) and Adult (19+) students who wish to retake exams or obtain these essential qualifications for the first time. 

Dr Fazal Dad, Principal and Chief Executive at Blackburn College said: “Congratulations to all of our GCSE students receiving their results today.

“English and Maths are central to work and life and open opportunities to a host of jobs and career paths. We are proud to be able to support students from a diverse range of backgrounds and ages to achieve their ambitions.

“Our tutors work exceptionally hard to tailor their approaches to maximise the potential that we know is there in our students.”

Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG) is celebrating outstanding GCSE results for its students aged 16-18, which have significantly surpassed both regional and national averages in English and Maths.  In English, NCCG achieved a remarkable 43 percent pass rate, more than double the national average of 19.3 percent and well above the Lancashire average of 22.7 percent. Similarly, the Maths pass rate reached 33 percent, significantly outperforming the Lancashire average of 15 percent and the national average of 15 percent. 

These exceptional results demonstrate NCCG’s commitment to providing high-quality education and support to its students, enabling them to achieve their full potential.

The school community at Highfield Leadership Academy in Blackpool is celebrating the class of 2024 as they receive their GCSE and BTec results.

Xander Sieradzki – Highfield’s Deputy Head Boy ­– is one of many pupils who made outstanding progress at the school, developing his confidence and leadership skills to become a superb role model for others.

He was delighted to receive seven GCSE grade 9s, two grade 8s and one grade 7, along with a BTec Distinction*. 

Another of the school’s high achievers is Fatima Hashemi who was awarded one grade 9, seven grade 8s, one grade 6 and a BTec Merit.

She will join Blackpool Sixth Form in September to study Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Economics.

Joining Fatima at Blackpool Sixth Form is Malak Lasledj, who has overcome challenges during her education to achieve three grade 8s, four grade 7s, one grade 6 and a Level 2 BTec.  With a future career in Law in her sights, Katie Jones will go onto study A levels in Law, Modern History and English Literature at Blackpool Sixth Form after achieving fantastic results including one grade 8, three grade 7s and three grade  Pupil Bobby Burgoyne has been a committed member of the Combined Cadet Force at Highfield Leadership Academy, and was recently awarded the Tommy Trophy in recognition of his contributions to fundraising in the local community.

To add to this accolade, he was thrilled to receive his GCSEs which include one grade 9, one grade 8, three grade 7s, two grade 6s, two grade 5s and a BTec Merit.

Kim Greenwood, Principal at Highfield Leadership Academy, said: “Our pupils have demonstrated incredible commitment and have risen to every challenge with determination and enthusiasm.

“Their success is a celebration of their talent and hard work, the support from our dedicated staff, and the encouragement from their families.

“Congratulations to all our pupils as they take their next steps, whether in further education, apprenticeships, or as they step onto the career ladder.”

Pupils at Bay Leadership Academy are celebrating their GCSE results today as they progress onto the next stage of their education or training.

Delighted after receiving a great set of results – including grade 8s in English Language and Art – Sarah Dodgson has secured a coveted fully-funded bursary at City of London Freemen’s School, a leading independent school in Surrey.

Another of the school’s shining stars is Noah Clement whose results include a grade 9 (the highest possible grade) in Mathematics and a grade 8 in Chemistry. S

Declan Alexander is rightfully celebrating his achievements, having defied all odds while battling a serious health issue.

Having secured six subjects at grade 5 and above, Declan said: “I strived through my struggles of having chronic fatigue syndrome and am grateful to Bay Leadership Academy for their help and support.

“The main challenge I had was becoming behind in my learning and I only achieved success because I had the support of my teachers who helped me excel and adapted the learning to support me in the exams.”

Lee Waring, Principal at Bay Leadership Academy, said: "We are immensely proud of our pupils and the hard work they have put in over the past years to achieve their results.

“I am confident that they will carry this spirit forward into their future endeavours and we wish them all the best as they move on to the next exciting chapter of their lives."

Pupils at Eden Boys’ School are celebrating outstanding GCSE results today after years of hard work and dedication to their studies.

Hafiz Rayhan Desai, one of the school’s top performers, is on cloud nine after achieving seven grade 9s and three grade 8s.

Not only has Hafiz Rayhan exceeded expectations in his studies, he has done so while balancing his school work with volunteering work in the Preston community.

After completing his GCSEs, Hafiz Rayhan will continue his religious scholarship at a renowned Islamic Seminary.

Another of the school’s high achievers is Mohammed Bilaal whose hard work and dedication have seen him earn six grade 9s (the highest possible grade) in his GCSEs as well as four grade 8s to round off an incredible set of results.

Mohammed, who hopes to become a doctor, has secured a place at TB6 – the Sixth Form of fellow Star Academies school, Tauheedul Islam Boys’ High School – where he will study Biology, Chemistry and Maths.

Wali Muhammad is also celebrating a fantastic set of results after achieving six grade 9s and three grade 8s.

With aspirations to pursue a career in the medical field and give back to his community, Wali is planning to continue his studies at Lancaster Royal Grammar School. Nafisa Patel, Principal at Eden Boys’ School, Preston, said: "Our pupils have shown remarkable effort and determination to succeed and today's GCSE results are proof of their hard work.

“Each pupil should be very proud of what they have accomplished and we are excited to see what the future holds for them.

“Congratulations to all, and best wishes for the exciting journeys ahead."

An Aspire Academy spokesperson said: “We are incredibly proud of the class of 2024. The results reflect the hard work and dedication of both the students and the staff.

“The students have attained a greater number of higher grades than previous cohorts setting them up perfectly for the next phase of their education.

“All of our students have confirmed pathways in either education or work based training for September and we look forward to celebrating their future successes.”

Principal Matt Eastham said: “Results today are a celebration for all, with outcomes enabling our pupils to open doors to their future opportunities as they move on from Priory. The results of many individuals have shone, with their hard work and commitment rewarded with outstanding grades. The results clearly reflect the effort put in by all involved.”

Preston McMurray celebrated eight Grade 9s – a clean sweep – and will now go onto LUSOM (Lancaster University School of Maths).

Preston, who also got a Level 2 Distinction * in Engineering, said: “I am happy. I am delighted with my Maths results but I thought I would get an 8 in English Literature so was delighted with that.

“I want to do something with Maths in the future. Maths is fun and the Further Maths was an extra qualification. It gives me a head start with my A-Levels.”

Twin sister Lily exceed expectations, achieving nine GCSEs with five Grade 9s and all Grade 7 and above. 

Lily said: “I was shocked I got a Grade 9 in chemistry. I got a seven in my mock so I was pleased with that.

“I got a Grade 9 in Art which was amazing as I took it on my own, I had my own classroom and worked with Miss Smith.

“I want to go to Newman College and study Biology, Art, Maths and German. It will be weird being separated from Preston for the first time but the colleges are next door to each other!”

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Sam Doherty got what he expected – 7 Grade 9s and one Grade 8 as well as a Level 2 Distinction * in Engineering.

He said: “I kind of expected what I got although I expected an 8 in English and I got a 9 so I was surprised at that.

“I want to go to Newman College and study Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry and Biology. I want to do something with medicine.”

Madison Pollock-Hall, who  got six GCSEs, Grades 8 and 7, and a Level 2 Distinction in Business and Enterprise and Digital Information Technology, said: “I aim to go to Newman College and study A-Levels in Business and Economics and a BTEC in Law.”

Emmie Parkinson, who achieved seven GCSEs – with four 9s and three 8s – as well as a Level 2 Distinction in Graphic Design, said: “I am going to go to Newman College to study Graphic Design, Sociology and French. I like Graphic Design and want a career in that but I am also good at French so we shall see.

“I am really proud.”

Issac Smith, who achieved seven GCSES - including a Grade 8 in Maths – and a Level 2 Distinction in Engineering, said: “I aim to do Maths, Further Maths, Economics and Physics either at LUSOM or Newman College.

“In the future, I want to do Maths or finance. I like maths as there is an answer – in English there are a number of interpretations! I like STEM.”

Alex Eland, who  celebrated nine GCSEs – with three Grade 9s and the rest 8s and 7s, said: “I want to go to Newman College and study Maths, Physics and PE. I like sport but have no idea what I want to do in the future.”

Lucas Riley, who  achieved two Grade 9s in Science and then five 8s among his results, which included a Level 2 Distinction in Digital Information Technology, said: “I want to go to Newman as well and do Graphic Design, French and Biology.”

Megan Hudson admitted she was amazed by her results after collecting four Grade 9s and one Grade 8, 7 and 6 as well and Level 2 Distinction * in Engineering and a Level 2 Distinction in Graphic Design.

She said: “I was so worried about my maths as I felt I had messed up the first paper so to get a 7 means it all came together!

“I want to go to Newman College to study Maths, Physics and Computer Science and perhaps go down the engineering route in the future.”

Lucy Bonney, who achieved a 9 in English Language as well as three 8s and two 7s, with a Level 2 Distinction in Graphic Design and a Level 2 Merit in Business and Enterprise, said: “I am happy with my English Literature, getting a Grade 7 as I thought I would only get a 5. I want to go to Newman and do Psychology, Modern History and English Language.”

Students and staff at Wellfield Academy are celebrating a series of top GCSE grades and an improvement overall from 2023.

 The Class of 2024 now leave the Wellfield family prepared for the next steps in their education after all of their efforts paid off, with students securing some brilliant results, including:

To support students, Wellfield Academy say their fantastic staff, who know students as individuals, maintained their personalised, caring and supportive approach, along with excellent teaching and learning, which have proven to be effective with this year’s cohort.

The relentless approach to ensuring that all students received the best they possibly could from their time at Wellfield included extra clinics, targeted intervention sessions and every student being allocated a staff mentor for the academic year, all of which have ultimately proven to be successful.

Furthermore, the school’s ‘progress strategy’ for the academic year included increased staff numbers in the pastoral team to support with anxiety and mental health concerns, increased work with parents and carers as well as enhanced collaboration with colleagues across Endeavour Learning Trust to ensure the highest quality curriculum and assessments were in place to meet the needs of the students.

Jamie Lewis, Headteacher at Wellfield Academy, said: “I am delighted for our Year 11 students – they have worked so hard and fully deserve the fantastic grades that they have achieved, particularly when considering the challenges they have faced throughout their secondary school life. We are so proud of the Class of 2024 and the effort they have put in to get to this point, and I hope they are all very happy with their results today. We have seen them grow and develop into amazing young people and I look forward to seeing them go on and achieve even more in the future, and I have no doubt they will continue to excel.”

Archbishop Temple Church of England High School in Preston says it is proud to announce another year of outstanding GCSE results, reflecting the dedication, resilience, and hard work of our students, staff, and the entire school community.

This year, 90% of students achieved a pass in English, 88% achieved a pass in Maths and a number of subjects achieved a 100% pass rate.

In a statement, Headteacher Ivan Catlow said: “Our students have once again demonstrated exceptional perseverance and commitment in their studies, achieving results that are truly reflective of their hard work and determination. These results are a testament not only to the students’ dedication but also to the unwavering support of our talented and passionate staff, who have gone above and beyond yet again.

“The success we celebrate today is a collective achievement. Our school community, parents, carers, and the wider community have been instrumental in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for our students, and we are incredibly grateful for their ongoing support.”

“At Archbishop Temple Church of England High School, we believe in developing well-rounded individuals. Alongside their academic achievements, our students have excelled in extracurricular activities and sports, embodying the values of Faith, Nurture and Service in all they do.”

“Our students are now well-prepared to embark on the next stage of their educational journeys, whether that be in further education, apprenticeships, or other pathways. We are confident that they will continue to succeed and make a positive impact in the world.”

“Thank you to our students, staff, parents, and governors for their hard work, dedication, and unwavering support. Together, we have created an environment where every student can thrive, and we look forward to continuing this tradition of excellence in the years to come.”

Hodgson Academy said: “We are exceptionally proud of our students who are collecting their GCSE results today. As always, our students have achieved wonderful results to enable them to move on in their educational journey.

“Over the five years, we have been impressed with this year group’s resilience, hard work and the positive attitudes that have helped them succeed. Today has been a celebration of their progress throughout school.

“We are delighted that our 7-9 grades have now surpassed our pre-covid figures with their English and maths GCSE alongside many of our subjects achieving the top grades.

“For 2024, Tom Healey was our top performing student achieving an exceptional 10 GCSEs with an incredible 7 grade 9s, 1 grade 8 and 2 grade 7s.

“We wish all our students the best of luck for their future as they embark on their next steps.

Headteacher Mark Kilmurray said: “At Armfield Academy we are delighted to announce the encouraging achievements of our students in this year’s GCSE results. As a school community, we are immensely proud of each and every student who has risen above the challenges and demonstrated their individual potential. These results highlight the importance of collaboration between parents, students, and teachers in fostering an environment of support and encouragement.

“As our students move forward in their academic journeys, we offer them our heartfelt congratulations and the very best for their individual futures. Whether they choose to continue their education or explore new horizons elsewhere, we are confident that they will carry with them the skills, knowledge, and resilience that will empower them to thrive in whatever path they choose. We look forward to learning of the continued growth and accomplishments of our students as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.

In a statement, the school said: “Lostock Hall Academy is proud to announce another year of consistently high GCSE results, with particularly strong performances in a range of subjects including English and maths. These achievements have laid a solid foundation for our students as they embark on the next stage of their educational journey.

“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our students. Having navigated the challenges ofsecondary education during a global pandemic, their tenacity and resilience have been trulyinspiring. They have worked tirelessly to overcome unprecedented obstacles, and today they cancelebrate the rewards of their hard work and dedication.

“Special recognition goes to students like Charlie Foss, Fynnley Underwood, Jessica Carter and Jennifer Carter, to name but a few, who have worked exceptionally hard to achieve their personalbest. We are immensely proud of their achievements and of all our students who havedemonstrated remarkable perseverance and determination, refusing to let difficulties deter themfrom their goals.

“We would also like to express our gratitude to our dedicated staff for their unwavering support and commitment to student success. Their hard work has been instrumental in helping our studentsachieve these excellent results.

“A huge well done to all our students!”

Carr Hill High School have said they are “so proud” of their Year 11 students who received their results today.

Students were invited to come into school to collect their results, speak to their teachers and celebrate with friends and parents, and they proved that hard work really does pay off, as many got higher than their predicted scores.

Headteacher Andrew Waller said: "All the staff at Carr Hill High School are very proud of the achievements of this Year 11. These students had a lot of disruption to contend with in Years 7 and 8 due to Covid but bounced back and it is fantastic to see so many of them do really well. As a school we congratulate them on their results. There are some fantastic individual performances – not just from students achieving the very top grades but by those who have overcome particularly difficult circumstances. We wish all our Year 11 students every success as they move on to their colleges or apprenticeships."

Family members celebrated and supported the students and many were bursting with pride at their achievements.

Students were talking to each other about their next steps, offering support and celebrating together, with many of them moving on to local colleges, Sixth Forms and Apprenticeships.

In a statement, Carr Hill said: “All of the students worked extremely hard and they deserve to celebrate what they have achieved.

“Sophie, our Senior Student (Head Girl) was proud of herself for achieving Grade 9s in some academic subjects, but also a Distinction * in BTEC Dance. However, her brother was pleased he still holds the highest number of Grade 9s in their household.

“The competitive nature of our students came out when comparing the individual grades for each of the subjects, all in good nature and showing great camaraderie.

“The teachers were beaming with pride when chatting to students about their achievements, celebrating with them and advising them on their next steps.

“We are all delighted with the outcome - this year group have been extremely special and they certainly deserved all of the excellent results they have received. 

“The Carr Hill community wishes all of our Year 11 students the very best for the future. Congratulations and well done for all the hard work you have put in. Keep in touch!

Interim Head Neil Kay said: “We've had a great morning at South Shore Academy, celebrating with our Y11 pupils.  There have been some incredible successes with  pupils achieving 8 or more GCSEs all at grade 7 or higher and lots of pupils who now have the grades to be able to continue their educational journey.”