Lady Lumley’s Year 11 were celebrating following amazing GCSE results.

The school welcomed back 152 Year 11 students to collect their results, supported by friends and family and Lady Lumley’s staff.

The all-important gateway to next steps measures all showed a high attaining and achieving year group. With 78% students gaining a 4+ in English and maths and t 62% at grade 5, significantly above national average.

Clair Foden, Headteacher said: "There was an amazing atmosphere of achievement and excitement as our Year 11 planned their celebrations and next steps. These are amazing results that will open doors to students, next year and beyond."

"We really are delighted for our students and their families; their results will open doors to next steps. Many of your students are returning to Lady Lumley’s Sixth Form College and Mr Carter, Assistant Headteacher, Sixth Form would be delighted to welcome more back to follow our successful GCSE partnership to Advanced Level."

Mr Fairclogh, Key Stage 4 Leader who worked closely with Year 11 to get the very best grades they could,said: "What excellent work ethic, commitment and resilience especially throughout Year 11. They have made the most of all the support and opportunities on offer in class and with Study Plus, Duke of Edinburgh, and our vast enrichment programme. This means that our students now have the post-16 world at their feet. We are delighted that many of our students will continue to thrive academically and holistically here at Lady Lumley’s Sixth Form with many students achieving academic excellence with grades 7-9.

Year 11 will all remember the support from Ms Steadman, Year 11 Pastoral Officer and Mayor of Pickering .

She said: "I couldn’t be prouder of all our students' achievements and their tireless efforts."

Of special note, for gaining the highest grades - Isaac Thompson with an incredible 7 grade 9s and 2 grade 8s! Florence Blundell with 4 at 9, 2 at 8 and 3 at 7. Tia Welford gaining 3 grade 9s, 3 grade 8s and 2 grade 7s. These students were in great company – Isabella Quest, Eli Mallinson and Phillipa Thompson gained 9-7 in all their qualifications. Imogen Moisey-Smith, Leo Foster, Andrew Powell and Erin Woodmansey smashed their results making significant progress, attainment and achievement.