This morning year 11 Bosworth Academy students and staff celebrated some brilliant results at GCSE level. With the return of summer examinations, all students were assessed on the same national basis for the first time since 2019. Bosworth students rose to every challenge during their key stage 4 studies, they showed such determination, resilience and strength that must be recognised.

We have always known that this year was a ‘transition year’ between 2021 (when assessment was done directly by schools and colleges) and 2019 (the last year exams took place). This does not mean that marking was more generous or harsher – expert examiners applied mark schemes as fairly as ever and grade boundaries were set by exam boards at a mid-point between these two years.

Simon Brown, Headteacher
“Huge congratulations to our wonderful GCSE students who have achieved such great grades after a tough couple of years. Though they missed such a large proportion of their GCSE years they were relentless in their strive for excellence. Some of our students have overcome challenging personal circumstances through sheer hard work and determination. We are all so very proud of them.
Our year 11 students engaged brilliantly with remote and hybrid learning and took up the wealth of support opportunities offered by Bosworth staff.
It was great to see our staff celebrating with students and their parents and carers this morning. Their great achievements mean so much to us all – I’d like to give a special thanks to all of our staff for the incredible lengths they have gone to in supporting our students. We wish every single one of them success in the future and will be welcoming many into our successful Sixth Form next week.”

Rebecca Harbour, Assistant Head of School Key Stage 4
“This group of young people have experienced a really turbulent few years. From periods of time working remotely at home to uncertainty in how they will be assessed, they have continually impressed us with their resilience, determination and commitment. They worked so hard throughout their time with us, adapting and rising to every challenge. We are, of course, proud of the results they received today but more importantly, we are hugely proud of the character they have shown and will continue to show as they move onto their next chapter. May today be an opportunity for you all, along with your teachers and parents/carers to celebrate all that you have achieved.”

Some individual successes and quotes:
Jake H achieved grades 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 Jake commented: “It’s been a really good experience. I’ve really enjoyed my time at Bosworth. I have particularly enjoyed History which has inspired me to learn more about the world around me.”

Outstanding Results: Kirsty M; Jake W; Molly O; Aryan G; Kyle J; Lara C & Johnny P

Student Tadiwa M commented “It’s been a wild journey. I went from failing everything earlier in the year to doing really well. I revised a lot to get to this point! I would advise younger students to not put too much stress on yourselves but work hard.”

Student Sanna R commented “I’m really pleased with my results as I worked really hard. The teachers at Bosworth were really supportive and cared about me doing well”.

Student Nathan B commented “I’ve had the best time at Bosworth Academy. The pandemic made the exams a challenge but I worked hard and smashed it. Thank you to all the teachers and my Mum & Dad”.