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# Headteacher hails GCSE results at Lichfield Cathedral School
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/headteacher-hails-gcse-results-at-lichfield-cathedral-school/
- Published: 2026-08-20T10:49:19.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-20T10:49:19.000Z
- Description: Celebrations as students receive their grades.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Education, News

THE headteacher of a local school has hailed the achievement of students receiving their GCSE results.

The youngsters from Lichfield Cathedral School joined others across the country in learning their grades today (20th August).

The school saw 27% of all results between a grade 9 and 7, while 63% of all vocational qualifications were awarded Merit, Distinction or Distinction\*.

Headteacher Sue Hannam said:

> "We are absolutely delighted with this year's GCSE results.  
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> "These achievements are a testament to the dedication and resilience shown by our students over the past two years.  
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> "They have embraced every challenge and should be immensely proud of what they have accomplished.  
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> "Within the excellent results were some outstanding individual achievements, with Ruby Clayton achieving nine grades at 9-7 (previously A\*-A), Rhydian Perkins achieving eight, while Douglas Latham, Charlotte Bowker and George Bates each secured seven grades at 9-7\. "I would also like to pay tribute to our outstanding teachers and support staff, whose expertise, commitment and encouragement have helped students achieve their very best.  
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> "Equally, we are extremely grateful to parents for the invaluable support they have provided throughout this important stage of their children's education. These results are very much a shared success."

Many students will now progress into the school's Sixth Form. Deputy Head Andrew Harrison said:

> "It is wonderful to see our students achieving such strong results and reaching this important milestone. "We are looking forward to welcoming them into Sixth Form in just a few weeks' time, where they will benefit from expert teaching, excellent pastoral support, and a wide range of opportunities to help them flourish academically and personally.  
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> "We are excited to see what this talented group will achieve over the next two years."