Today Wyre Forest pupils received their GCSE marks, with many schools seeing some of their best pass-rates on record. They follow in the footsteps of friends and family receiving A-Level scores on Monday.
Nationally there was a decrease in the numbers passing GCSEs and attainting the highest grades. This was partly due to a new requirement to help more pupils to get A* to C grade in maths and English by 17-year-olds who did not get these grades to resit exams. Despite this, Wyre Forest schools saw stellar marks, with schools such as King Charles I and Wolverley CE Secondary achieving their best ever results.
At A-Level there was a strong set of grades across the constituency, with many pupils gaining or exceeding their anticipated results. In Worcestershire 85 per cent of students achieved three or more A* to E grades.
Mark Garnier MP said: “Results day is always very nerve wracking, knowing how much effort has gone into each letter grade. Families and teachers put in large amounts of time and effort to inspire and motivate students. Students have seen themselves grow academically over the year and worked very hard for the final exam push. The fact that we here have bucked the national trend is really good news. I was very pleased to hear about the A-Level and GCSE results, especially since the system had changed slightly. It is a real credit to all involved across Wyre Forest.
I am also looking forward to seeing how the roll out of the English Baccalaureate and Progress 8 measures improve standards and attainment for pupils. Grades are very important but we do also need to recognise the quality of learning. Progress is not a universal measure but a personal one. Therefore I congratulate all Wyre Forest A-level and GCSE candidates on achieving their own targets and to their parents and schools for helping them reach these goals.”