2024 GCSE results
- 24.6% of all GCSE entries are grade 8 or grade 9.
- 41.3% of all GCSE entries are grade 7 or above.
Mr Bill Penty, Head of Trent College, said, “We are proud of our pupils for their accomplishments in their GCSE courses. This year we have seen an increase in the percentage of pupils achieving grades 8 or 9, together with an increase in pupils achieving grade 7 or above, compared to last year’s results.”
“It is their hard work, determination, and personal achievements that we celebrate today. My warmest congratulations go to them all and my thanks go to our dedicated staff who continue to support and encourage our pupils in so many ways.”
“We look forward to welcoming our pupils back to Trent College next month when they will begin their studies in our vibrant Sixth Form.”
Celebrating their outstanding grades today were:
Isabella Droog who has achieved nine grade 9s and two grade 8s.
Adam Browning has achieved seven grade 9s, three 8s and a 6 said “I’m so happy! I’ve worked really hard, but the quality of the teaching has been fantastic, and I’ve always really enjoyed being here. Even after each holiday, I’ve been keen to return, see my friends and continue learning. It’s been brilliant and I am so happy.”
Isobel Kelly achieved seven grade 9s, two grade 8s, and one grade 7. This year, Isobel has also won two major golf events, being crowned Welsh Girls Champion 2024 and winning the Underrated championship giving her entry to play in The Curry Cup in New York City in September. Last year, she was voted Wales Female Amateur Golfer of the Year 2023. Isobel said, “I’m relieved and so pleased. The teachers have always been on hand to support and help me, enabling me to study around my sport. They’ve pushed and guided me to achieve. I was undecided whether to pursue Medicine or to play golf in America but with these results, I may sway more towards Medicine.”
Joe Painter has achieved seven grade 9s, one grade 8, two grade 7s and one grade 6, and has also been selected for the U18 National Age Group Programme for Hockey Wales this year. Joe said, “I’m really happy with these results. Hockey has always been a large part of my Trent life, but the teachers provided so much support and have been happy to work during lunch breaks and after school to really assist us. I hope to do Maths, Economics and History in the Sixth form here, before studying Economics at university.”
Raneru Ambawatta has achieved seven grade 9s, two grade 8s, and one 7 said, “Being an academic scholar has given me more focus and has pushed me to achieve more. It has been a good challenge to make me work harder, and the teachers have always been there to support whenever needed.” Raneru will now join the Trent College Sixth Form and aspires to study at university in the US.
Megan O’Connor achieved five grade 9s and five grade 8s, and one 6. “I delighted! Trent has provided me with support in every subject and provided an excellent all-around experience. My music has always been very important to me, I won Trent’s Main School Young Musician of the Year earlier this year, and the teachers have enabled me to excel in each area.”
Francesca Ramshall has achieved five grade 9s, three grade 8s, two 7s and one 6. This year Fran also achieved the Best Actress Award at the National Schools Theatre Awards for her role in the school’s production of Lord of the Flies. Fran said, “Being a drama scholar has provided me with so many opportunities, highlights have been being able to enter national competitions and performing in excellent productions. Participating in Drama here has given me more personal confidence and great memories.”
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