STUDENTS at King Arthur’s School in Wincanton have been praised for their “excellent” GCSE results.

The school has seen a significant increase in both attainment and progress, particularly in all core subjects.

A school spokesperson said: “This achievement is testament to the resilience, dedication, and hard work of our students, their families, and our dedicated and committed teaching staff.

“Under the direction of Ofqual and as well published, results are now in line with and have been returned to levels of 2019.

“This makes the achievements of the students at King Arthur’s School all the more worthy as they were impacted by the pandemic for the better part of two years. Despite this, the results celebrated today reflect the determination of our students to achieve academically and succeed in their educational journey.

“We are immensely proud of the achievements of all students and hope they will be very proud of their success. We have seen a significant increase in both attainment and progress, particularly in all core subjects.”

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Highlights feature students achieving grades 9-5 and 9-4 across five subjects, including English and maths, increasing by 25%, those achieving 9-7 increasing four-fold and overall progress doubling.

A school spokesperson added: “We also welcome sharing special mention of those who have exceeded all expectation and performed in excess of their target grades across subjects, securing the best achievement and progress.

“Congratulations goes to Jibby Shah, Samyra Shah, Maddie Miller, Ellie Bealing, Millie Hopkins, Maxine Lampard, Katie Reed, Hollie Bealing, Ayden Salter, Amelia Enticott.

“Congratulations also goes to those who attained the highest grades across subjects.

“Well done Ellie Bealing, Eden Flynn, Hollie Bealing, Eleanor Yapp, Hope Cook, Samyra Shah, Lucas Colohan, Emilia Shields, Hazel Perrett, Jasmine Palmer.

“A further hearty congratulation goes to Ellie Bealing who not only won Somerset Young Person of the Year earlier in the summer, but leaves KA with exceptional grades.

“Congratulations to Ellie who secured grade 9s in seven subjects, grade 8s in two subjects, a grade 7, and a grade 5.”

Ellie said: “I am very happy that all the hard work paid off, these grades are more than I could have ever thought possible.”

She is now planning to study A levels at Sexeys School, in Politics, Law and English Literature.

Her twin sister Hollie, who also achieved fantastic results said: “I am very surprised but really pleased with my results.”

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Hollie is now undertaking an engineering apprenticeship at Yeovil College.

Jibby Shah who received brilliant grades today said he was “blown away” by his achievement.

A school spokesperson said: “Due to the wealth of post-16 study options available to students, young people move on to study a diverse range of A Levels, BTECs, T Levels, undertake apprenticeships, and do this across a wide range of providers.

“We are so pleased to know that having secured the skills and qualities to thrive for life, our students are confident in choosing courses out of county, as well as at local institutions.

“Students collecting results today reported how pleased and proud they were, with so many wanting to pass on their gratitude to teachers and staff at the school. It was a wonderful opportunity for the school to celebrate success.”

Headteacher, Jen Jacklin said: “We are all thrilled to celebrate with our students today. It is wonderful to see their hard work and dedication pay off.

“Our students have achieved awesome outcomes and we know this will enable them to thrive across their lifetime, giving them options for their future choices.

“Our students have risen to the challenge of our rigorous, academic curriculum, demonstrating resilience and commitment to their own success.

“As a school, we congratulate each and every student for their individual success and send our very best wishes for their future studies.

“We are also proud of the support teachers have given students and the tireless work they have done in supporting students to ensure they could achieve, ready for their next steps.

“We very much look forward to hearing of the future successes of all Year 11s – you will be missed!”