Lilly Cann achieved five grade 9s in Chemistry, English Literature, History, Mathematics and Physics, four grade 8s and a grade 7.
Sophie Lin achieved 6 grade 9s in Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics and Statistics, two Level 2 Distinctions, a 7 and a 6.
Hope Stebbing achieved six grade 9s in English Language, English Literature, German, History, Physics, Sociology and Spanish, two 7s and two 6s and a 5.
Serenity Porter achieved a grade 9 in Mathematics, four 8s in Biology, Business, Chemistry and Sociology and three 7s and a 6.
Tong Xin Lin achieved 2 grade 9s in Chinese and Sociology, 6 grade 8s, 1 grade 7 and 2 grade 6s.
Students and staff at Lift Clacton, part of Lift Schools, are celebrating this week as they collect their GCSE and BTEC results. Students have shown resilience and determination in studying and taking their exams which they sat in May and June, with the school running a period 6 intervention programme, study residentials, sprint weeks focusing on English and Maths for selected students, . This extra support paid off with many students achieving the grades required to go onto sixth form, for A levels, BTECs and further vocational study.
Lift Clacton congratulates all of their students, with some of the high performers achieving:
Ayomide Akanbi achieved three grade 9s in English Language, History and Sociology, a Level 2 Distinction, a 7, two 6s and three 5s.
Daisy Adams achieved a grade 9 in History, two grade 8s, two grade 7s, two grade 6s and two grade 5s.
Archie Cray achieved a grade 8 in Chemistry, a Level 2 Distinction, a Level 2 Merit, two grade 7s, three 6s, a 5 and a 4.
Deborah Ariyo achieved three grade 7s in English Language, English Literature and History, four grade 6s and three 5s.
Andrew Podorski achieved a Level 2 Distinction in IT, five grade 6s, three 5s and a Level 2 Pass.
This year’s cohort were in their last year at primary school when schools were locked down, and faced a very different start to their secondary education, at the start of the pandemic.
Principal at Lift Clacton, Marc Cologne, said of the students’ success:
“This has been a challenging time for our GCSE students and I am so proud of the results they have achieved.
“Congratulations to all our students on a fantastic set of exam results. This particular year group is very special to me, as they were the first cohort I had the privilege of working with when I started at the school in September 2020. I've had the pleasure of watching them grow and develop over the last five years.
“Across all grades, there are so many wonderful stories of resilience and success, and it's a testament to the hard work they, their families, and our dedicated staff have put in. I'd also like to extend my thanks to the wider community for their continued support. A huge well done to them all on their achievements.
“We are delighted to share in their success today and look forward to hearing about their next steps and we can’t wait to welcome so many of them back to continue their journey with us in the Sixth Form.”
Regional education director at Lift Schools, Simon Cox said:
“This is another exceptional year for our students at Lift Clacton. I hope they are happy with the results they are receiving today, after a lot of hard work, both from our young people and the support from staff and their parents and carers.
Rebecca Boomer-Clark, CEO of Lift Schools said:
“Many congratulations to all of our GCSE students who yet again have some really great results. We know that many have faced challenges and I want to wish them luck with whatever they choose to do next.”
Sixth formers achieve highly in A Level and BTEC qualifications
Angel Fuller achieved A* in Sociology, A in Criminology and B in Psychology and will be attending Durham University to study Psychology.
Kelan Fitzpatrick achieved A grades in Geography and in Extended Project, B in History, C grades in Biology and Chemistry and will be going to Durham University to study Environmental Geoscience.
Sixth formers and their teachers at Lift Clacton, part of Lift Schools, are celebrating today as they collect their A Level and vocational qualifications results.
After two years of hard work and dedication by students, with support from their families and teachers, students are finding out how they have done and where they will be going next.
Lift Clacton is celebrating particularly outstanding results achieved by many students including:
Lilia Davies achieved an A in Sociology and B in Criminology. Lilia will be going on to study Criminology at Liverpool Hope University.
Jordan Laver achieved a double Distinction in Sport, along with Distinctions in Business and IT and will be studying Sports Performance and Coaching (Including Placement Year)
Cordelia Kirk achieved A Distinction* and Distinction from Business along with a Distinction for IT and is now going on to study Psychology at the University of Essex.
Shayna Johnston achieved an A* in her Health and Social Care Extended Diploma, she will now move on to study midwifery at Anglia Ruskin University. Honey Doherty achieved A grades in both Child Development and Health and Social Care. Honey will be going into industry employment.
Lianne Hill achieved an A* in her Health and Social Care Extended Diploma along with a Distinction in Performing Arts and is continuing her study of Dance.
Jack Dean achieved a triple Distinction* in Business and a Distinction in IT - Jack will be going to University of Essex to study Computer Science.
This year’s cohort were in year 8 at the start of the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, with uncertainties and disruption as they prepped for their A Levels. The resilience and hard work shown by this group of students has been impressive, reflected both in their results and determination to do well.
To help prepare for this year’s examinations, in addition to fantastic support from teachers and staff, the school has provided opportunities to visit universities, work experience placements and workshops to explore career aspirations, alongside guest speakers from a wide range of industries. Students had access to individual careers advice and tuition, to help improve their grades and additional classes outside of the school timetable. Students were also supported by an academic mentor, to help with their studies and UCAS applications and mock examinations to give students detailed feedback to help them improve.
Principal at Lift Clacton, Marc Cologne, said:
“I am incredibly proud to share our final set of Sixth Form results as CCA. This year’s achievements reflect not only the hard work and determination of our students, but also the dedication of the staff, families, and wider community who have supported them every step of the way.
“As our students take their next steps – whether into higher education, apprenticeships, or the world of work – we do so with complete confidence that they will go on to be a positive influence in our local community and beyond. Their character, resilience, and commitment to making a difference are qualities that will serve them well in whatever path they choose.
“On behalf of all at Lift Clacton, I want to sincerely thank our parents and carers, our teaching and support staff, and every person who has played a role in this academic journey. Your encouragement, belief, and unwavering support have helped shape these successes.”
Regional education director at Lift Schools, Simon Cox said:
“Another year of great results from our students who display such excellent characteristics every year. Despite some hardships and challenges, every one of our students has stepped up to try their absolute best. Well done everyone.”
Rebecca Boomer-Clark, CEO of Lift Schools said:
“Many congratulations to all of our students who yet again have achieved fantastic results. We know that our young people have faced many challenges and I want to commend them for their hard work, tenacity and determination to succeed.”
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