Swindon pupils celebrate GCSE success

Sherryl Bareham, Headteacher at The Dorcan Academy, said: “I am incredibly proud of all our students who sat GCSEs this year. Regardless of their results, they have reflected the strong values here at Dorcan especially over the last two years. Myself and the staff team wish them all the best for their futures.”

Some standout results included Adam Gillett, who achieved a grade 9 in photography and will be pursuing this next year at New College. Erin Hemsley achieved grades 7-9 across all her subjects and will be going onto The Commonweal School’s Sixth Form to enjoy her passion for football alongside studying Maths, Biology and Chemistry. Josh Smith also achieved grade 9s in Religious Studies, Science, Maths and History and will be going onto New College to study Chemistry, Maths , Further Maths and Computer Science.

Councillor Oladapo Ibitoye, Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, said: “This has been an extremely challenging few years for pupils taking all examinations in our education settings across Swindon. Our young people have worked extremely hard with their teachers and schools and I would like to thank schools and settings for their hard work.  A very special well done should be given to all of our young people as well as those teaching and supporting them in a partnership to provide them with the education and skills in order to access lifelong learning. We want to wish you the best of luck in your future education.”

Annette Perrington added: “It was lovely to see so many staff  at Dorcan who came into today to celebrate all their students receiving results and they should rightly be proud of their students’ achievements. Excellent teachers are what every child needs and today was a great example of how great teachers make a difference.”