Students at Woodham Academy have been praised for achieving “fantastic” results in the crucial subjects of English and Maths.
Analysis of GCSE results for both key subjects show Woodham Academy performing well above the provisional county average.
Overall, the school recorded its best ever results across all subjects, despite the introduction of a tougher new exam system this year.
In English, 78 percent of students achieved a pass of grade 4 or higher compared to 73 percent for the county as a whole. In Maths, 71 percent of Woodham students achieved a pass of Grade 4 or higher, compared to 65 percent across the county.
Deputy Headteacher, and Maths teacher, Andrew Bell said: “The attitude of students has been amazing and they have put in a lot of time and effort. They have achieved what they deserve and the school is really proud that all the hard work of students and staff has produced these fantastic results.”
Woodham Academy provided extra support for students across both subjects, including lessons after school and during holidays, breakfast clubs, and personalised plans for each student. The school also took students to masterclasses at the County Durham Leadership Centre in Spennymoor and arranged visits to Woodham from subject specialists.
Head of English Roger Hargreaves said students had also benefitted from English mentoring and an independent reading scheme introduced in their first year at Woodham.
He said: “These exceptional results are a fitting reward for all the effort students and staff have put in, not just over the last year, but over five years at Woodham Academy.”
Deputy Headteacher Andrew Bell with Josh Blackburn
