Lancashire GCSE results 2023: Live updates as students across the county get their grades
We’re bringing you all the latest GCSE news from across the county as they come in, so take a look below.
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GCSE’s LIVE: see the results as they happen across Lancashire
Holy Cross say they are “delighted” with their GCSE results
Holy Cross Catholic High School Headteacher Ivan Gaughan said: “We are delighted with our results which reflect the hard work, resilience and determination of our pupils and the dedication and skills of our staff. As ever there are some tremendous individual results and over a fifth of our pupils achieved grade 9s. I am very proud of all our pupils and wish them every success in the next stages of their education.”
Hutton Grammar School say they are celebrating an “excellent” set of results
One fifth of grades awarded to Hutton CofE Grammar School pupils were the impressive 7-9 grades, whilst 80% of pupils received the important 4-9 grade in Maths and English.
The government offers their congratulations to students too.
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said: “Congratulations to everyone receiving their results. This cohort have shown tremendous resilience in recent years and should be proud of all the work they’ve done to reach this milestone.
“Grading is returning to normal which means a pupil who would have achieved a grade 4 before the pandemic, is just as likely to achieve that this year.
“Students now have more options to choose from than ever before - such as our high-quality T Levels, including legal and agriculture starting from this September. They can also take A levels or earn and learn on a wide range of apprenticeships, from journalism to accountancy.
“Whichever path students decide to take, they can have confidence it will set them up for a successful career. I wish everyone the very best as they move onto their next chapter”.
Statement about GCSEs from Lancashire County Council
Ahead of the day, County Councillor Jayne Rear, Lancashire County Council’s cabinet member for education and skills, has issued a statement to pupils.
Councillor Rear said: “Congratulations to all of Lancashire’s GCSE students, who should be very proud of their achievements after many years of hard work and weeks of revision not to mention the long wait for results to be published.
“We are very proud of all that they have achieved, especially against the extra pressures that they have endured as a result of the pandemic and wish them every success as they move to the next stage in their education.
“Many will be delighted with their results but for those who perhaps did not gain the grades they hoped for, our fantastic advisors at Talkzone are available to talk about anything from results, to feeling low, relationships, finding work or training.
“I’d like to remind pupils that there are always lots of possibilities and other options to consider, it just might be that you want to take a different path to the one you originally planned.
“A huge ‘thank you’ to our hardworking school staff, who always go above and beyond for the pupils in their care.”