STUDENTS at Crompton House are celebrating a strong set of GCSE results as the Shaw school marks its 100th anniversary.
The school, based on Rochdale Road, opened its doors in 1926 and is celebrating its centenary, alongside what it says are among its best GCSE results in recent years.
This year’s headline figures show that 74 per cent of students achieved grades 4 and above in both English and Maths, while 55 per cent secured grades 5 and above. Thirteen per cent achieved grades 7 and above in both subjects.
Overall, Crompton House has reported that 75 per cent of GCSEs were marked at grade 4 and above.
Among the highest-achieving students celebrating their results were Brandon Niala, Scarlett Hilton, Joseph Ash, Jake Lawless, Jenson Reeve, Eve Sanderson, Jack Robinson, Matthew Hudson and Reuben Moore.
Many members of the Year 11 cohort will now remain at Crompton House to continue their studies in the Sixth Form, while others will move on to further education, training and apprenticeships.
Susanna Hegarty, Head of School, said: ‘I couldn’t be prouder of this year’s students. These are amongst the strongest GCSE results we have achieved at Crompton House, but for me, the numbers only tell part of the story.
“Behind every result is a young person who has worked hard, overcome challenges and been supported by staff who genuinely care about their success.
“As a Church of England school, we want our young people to flourish in every sense, and seeing them achieve so much is a very special moment. I am incredibly proud of them, and immensely grateful to the staff and families who have helped them get here.”
Karl Newell, Chief Executive Officer of Crompton House Multi-Academy Trust, added: “Today we have celebrated the tremendous achievements of our GCSE students. These results are a fitting reward for their hard work, determination and commitment throughout their time at Crompton House.
“Behind every grade is an individual story of effort, perseverance and resilience, and we are incredibly proud of what our students have achieved. The significant improvement across our headline measures is also testament to the dedication of our teaching and support staff, who have worked tirelessly to help every student achieve their very best.”