STUDENTS at The Friary School have been celebrating "excellent" GCSE grades.
The Year 11 group received their results along with others across the country today (20th August).
Sophie Grigg, assistant headteacher, said:
"It’s a real pleasure to see our students rewarded for their hard work.
"We have high expectations and encourage every student to give their best, whether through lessons, homework, intervention sessions or Saturday School.
"We are equally proud of students who have overcome challenges to achieve their goals and those who have secured the very highest grades."
Top achievers included:
- Lily Wood – 8 Grade 9s; 2 Distinction*
- Sophia Chan – 9 Grade 9s; 1 Grade 8; 1 Distinction
- Audrey Wu – 9 Grade 9s; 1 Grade 8
- Madeleine Lydall – 8 Grade 9s; 1 Distinction*; 1 Grade 8
- Zia Waldon – 6 Grade 9s; 2 Distinction*; 2 Grade 8
- Francesca Albertazzi – 3 Grade 9s; 3 Grade 8s; 3 Grade 7s; 1 Distinction*; 1 Grade 6
- Louie Hollinsworth – 6 Grade 9s; 1 Grade 8; 1 Grade 7; 2 Distinction*
- Fandi Lai – 9 Grade 9s; 2 Grade 8s; 1 Grade 7
- Lucia Piskova – 7 Grade 9s; 2 Grade 8s; 1 Distinction
- Estee Wong – 5 Grade 9s; 3 Grade 8s; 2 Distinction*
Headteacher Mark Drury added:
"These excellent results reflect the commitment of our students, the support of their families and the dedication of our staff.
"While we will soon be focusing on the year ahead, it has been wonderful to see so many students celebrating their achievements today."
