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# Efforts of GCSE students have been rewarded, Lichfield headteacher says
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/efforts-of-gcse-students-have-been-rewarded-lichfield-headteacher-says/
- Published: 2022-08-25T10:24:11.000Z
- Updated: 2022-08-25T10:24:21.000Z
- Description: The efforts of GCSE students in Lichfield have been rewarded, a headteacher has said.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Education, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:11, News

The efforts of GCSE students in Lichfield have been rewarded, a headteacher has said.

Lichfield Cathedral School saw youngsters collecting their results today (25th August).

Grades of between seven and nine, distinction or merit were achieved by 84% of students, with 91% gaining at least five GCSEs at grades four to nine.

Headteacher Susan Hannam said:

> “I am so proud of this year group – they have shown great resilience and determination in the face of unprecedented challenges and I am thrilled that their efforts have been rewarded.   
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> “I look forward to seeing these hardworking students continue to flourish in our Sixth Form.”  
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> Susan Hannam, Lichfield Cathedral School

Among the top performers at the school were:

- Georgina Grant – 9 x grade 9
- Ella Jiggins – 8 x grade 9s, 1 x grade 8
- Lucy Hannam – 7 x grade 9, two x grade 8
- Martha Wilkes – 6 x grade 9, three x grade 8
- Thomas Willimott – 4 x Grade 9, four x grade 8

Deputy head Andrew Harrison said:

> “These excellent results are testimony to the dedication and positive approach of our students and the professionalism of our staff.   
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> “As a non-selective school, we offer a bespoke curriculum designed to enable students to grow in confidence and maturity, whilst providing the knowledge and skills needed for their next challenge.  
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> “Their hard work and the school’s commitment to continuing lessons as normal, albeit online, throughout lockdowns has produced results in line with pre-pandemic outcomes.”  
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> Andrew Harrison, Lichfield Cathedral School