LIVE GCSE results 2023 - all the results as they happen from across Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and North Northamptonshire
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GCSEs LIVE: Results as they happen from across North Northamptonshire
Key Events
- We’ll be with you all day as our teens receive their GCSE results.
- With GCSE results from 12 schools we’re more than half way through
Welcome to our GSCE results 2023 coverage
Follow throughout the day for all the latest results. We’re expecting some of our first results to start trickling through shortly.
What to do if your child hasn’t got the results they hoped for..
Among the many celebrations that GCSE results day often brings, there are some times where students haven’t received the results they had anticipated, causing panic, confusion, and disappointment.
This can often leave parents with the task of guiding them through the pressure of working out what their next steps are, meaning it’s important to get it right and support your child as best as you can.
Gareth Greenwood, Education Learning and Development Manager at the online training provider, High Speed Training, provides parents with some expert tips:
Celebrate achievements
Gareth said: “Whatever results students are faced with, remembering that each individual has experienced their own, personal journey to get there is vital. Remind them of the obstacles they’ve overcome to get to this point - it’s a credit to their work ethic in such challenging times.
“Avoid asking questions like ‘why didn’t you revise harder?’ or focusing on subjects they underperformed in.”
Consider getting their exams re-marked
Gareth said: “Students are required to get a minimum of a 4 in maths and either English literature or language to avoid having to retake them at A level. So the first step for students who have scored a high 3 in these subjects is to ask for a re-mark.
“There is a charge for getting the exams re-marked, but in many cases this is something that the school will cover.”
Contact the college or sixth form
Gareth said: “Another priority after receiving disappointing results is to contact your child’s preferred college or sixth form to ask about possible options.
“Many colleges will do what they can to accept your child, even if they underperformed in their GCSEs, so it’s vital that you speak to them about what options your child has. It’s possible that they will offer your child a place on their chosen course, with conditions relating to performance or retaking key GCSEs. They may also offer them a place on a similar course.”
Consider the career path your child wants to take
Gareth said: “Many students will be under the impression that not receiving their desired results means they can’t pursue the career path they had in mind - it’s important to reassess and rationalise these thoughts.
“It’s possible that your child can still get into their chosen career path by going straight into employment, or by taking qualifications that aren’t A-levels, so it’s important that you evaluate whether college is a necessity or a bonus when it comes to entering their career of choice.
Don’t rush into decision making; seek further support and advice
Gareth said: “In the unfortunate case that your child doesn’t receive the results they need, take time to let feelings and emotions die down so that you’re both able to see the bigger picture. There’s no immediate rush to make a decision, regardless of the outcome you’ve been faced with.
“Your child’s educational support system will already provide a network of people available to consult with on what the next step should be - these people are trained and knowledgeable in this specific field so it’s really important to utilise them.”
HUXLOW ACADEMY, Irthlingborough
Huxlow Academy are celebrating some notable achievements from the class of 2023.
The school says is ‘so proud of the results pupils have achieved today.’ Particularly notable and impressive results were achieved within the mathematics, French and sport departments.
Examples include:
• Samson who achieved four grade 9 in biology, chemistry, maths and physics, alongside two grade 8 and two 2 grades at 7 in other subjects.
•Lily and Jessie both achieved two grades at 9 in their English language and literature exams, two grade 8 results and multiple subjects at grade 7.
•Ellliece achieved two grades 9 in French and maths and three subjects at grade 8.
These students’ results are indicative of the many excellent personal achievements across this year group at Huxlow Academy.
We are immensely proud of how they approached their examinations and how they developed as young people through the challenging recent years. These results are recognition of the ambition they have shown, and we are even more proud of the wonderful characters they have become and the assets they will be in whatever path they take.
We wish them well on these next steps and look forward to seeing many of them in September when they return to join TENC.
Congratulations Huxlow Class of 2023!
KIMBOLTON SCHOOL
Pupils at Kimbolton School have again achieved excellent GCSE results with more than one in three grades awarded at the top 9 or 8 grades and 57 per cent of the grades awarded at 9 to 7.
Twenty-four candidates, one in five of the year group, achieved nine or more 9 to 7 grades.
• Alistair and Caitlin both achieved ten 9s, while Aarush was awarded eight 9s plus one 8.
• Christian and Maria both received at least seven 9s and two 8s.
Other notable achievers, all with at least nine 9 to 7 grades and at least seven 9 or 8 were Alana, Annabelle, Grace, Isabel, Isabele, Joshua, Lily, Madeleine, Ruby, Sam, Tawana and Thomas.
The vast majority of the year group will be continuing in Kimbolton School’s Sixth Form next month where they will be joined by around 15 students from other schools.
We are delighted to recognise the fine achievements of this year group.
Their hard work and dedication, plus the support of their families and our staff, has really shone through.
I am looking forward to seeing them develop and progress both in and out of the classroom during their sixth form years.
PRINCE WILLIAM SCHOOL, Oundle
Prince William School in Oundle is celebrating another set of fantastic GCSE results today.
The school’s results are above those achieved in 2019, a significant achievement for students and staff as this year’s grade boundaries have returned to the pre-Covid standards of 2019.
The results also show the attainment 8 (average grade) gap between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged students is smaller this year than in 2019.
Today’s results show:
- 75% of students achieved both English and Maths at grade 4 or above (up from 72% in 2019)
- 52% achieved both English and Maths at grade 5 or above (also 52% in 2019)
- 21% of all grades were grade 7 or higher (up from 20% in 2019)
Among the school’s highest achievers this year are:
- Hannah Wilson - eight grade 9s, and two grade 8s
- Alyona Berry - eight grade 9s, a grade 8, and a grade 4
- Oscar Hunt - five grade 9s, three grade 8s, a grade 7, & an A for additional maths (L3 course)
- Libby Hudson - four grade 9s, three grade 8s, two grade 7s, and a grade 6
- Angus Lee - five grade 9s, two grade 8s, a grade 7, a grade 6, & an A for additional maths (L3 course)
- Emma Vogt- four grade 9s, two grade 8s, three grade 7s and a grade 6
- Ruby Deegan -A distinction*, four grade 8s, and five grade 7s
- Rory Wykes - three grade 9s, two grade 8s, two grade 7s, a grade 6, and a B for additional maths (L3 course)
- Anna Clinker - six grade 8s, two grade7s and two grade 6s
- Reece Wilkinson- three grade 9s, two grade 8s, a grade 7, three grade 6s, and a grade 5
- Pritvi Sharma - two grade 9s, four grade 8s, three grade 6s, and a grade 5
I would like to congratulate all our Year 11 students on their amazing results. They have demonstrated superb resilience throughout the disruption of lockdowns in the early part of their Key Stage 4 courses and they should be very proud of their results. I would also like to thank all our fantastic staff for their hard work and the support they have given our students.
I wish all our students the very best of luck in their next steps, whether they are continuing their studies with us in the sixth form or choosing another learning or vocational path.
HUXLOW ACADEMY, Irthlingborough
Our very own Alison Bagley is out getting pictures of some of today's very happy students collecting their GCSE results!
WRENN SCHOOL, Wellingborough
After the success of last year, staff and students at Wrenn are delighted to announce that they continue to hold firm on results students achieve at Wrenn, despite a challenging national picture.
Our students have worked incredibly hard this year and yet again, the progress learners have made throughout their journey at Wrenn has been exceptional.
Individual outstanding performances came from:
• Amani Adam (9,9,9,D*, 8,8,8,7)
• Emma Hutchinson (9,9,9,9,8,8,8,7,7)
• Cameron Brown (D*, 8,8,7,7,7,7,7)
35 per cent of students achieved at least one of the tops grades.
10 per cent of all grades achieved were 9-7 or equivalent.
Year 10 student Dawid Durka achieved phenomenal results in the GCSEs he took a year early, gaining grade 9s in biology, chemistry, maths, computer science and Polish.
We are immensely proud of the accomplishments of all students here at Wrenn; they have shown resilience and perseverance to achieve their own academic targets, the pride and excitement seen today has been inspiring!
I would like to wish all students good luck with their next destination, here at Wrenn or beyond.
Almost 90 per cent of our Year 11 Cohort who applied for Wrenn Sixth Form have achieved the grades to continue their studies here.
Our Wrenn Sixth form team are still accepting applications from students across the county.
It has been a real pleasure working with this fantastic year group and I know the staff have worked incredibly hard to support the students; well done all round!
Our determination to continue to offer our students a broad range of subjects that they enjoy has proven to be an exceptionally positive experience.
BTEC Business students achieved 93.6 per cent D*-P (30 per cent of the cohort achieved either a D* or D).
Our students studying BTEC Media or BTEC Music achieved 100 per cent D*-P, which is fabulous.
Our GCSE options subjects also continue to be a strength in the community.
Wrenn continues to provide exceptional experiences; we are all proud of the journey so far.
A huge thank you for all the support we’ve received from the families and community, it really makes a difference.
Well done to all involved.
PROUD TO BE WRENN.