GCSE results 2022: Excitement and nerves as around 300 students arrive at Toot Hill School, Bingham to receive GCSE results

After beginning their key stage four education in the middle of a global pandemic and undertaking their studies remotely throughout national lockdowns, the Toot Hill School Bingham class of 2022 have today received the results of their efforts.

There was a sense of excitement and nervousness as students queued up to receive their results.

Seven of the school's students secured eight or more GCSEs at grade nine.

The school again achieved exceptionally strong outcomes this year across all measures, with over 20% of students securing a grade seven or above in both English and maths, and almost 70% of students securing a strong pass (grade five) in both English and maths, enabling many to progress to their preferred pathway.

“I am delighted to report that our year 11 students have achieved the superb GCSE and vocational results they deserve this summer," said the head of school. Dr Chris Eardley.

"I am incredibly proud of the work and achievements of all our students, especially following the challenges provided by the pandemic."

Abigail Turnock received scores of nine in biology, business, chemistry, design technology, English language, English literature, French, geography, mathematics, physics and an eight in further maths.

"I am really happy after the last two years with how things have gone," said Abigail.

"Things have been difficult with the pandemic but I studied a lot."

Her father, Carl said: "I am incredibly proud of Abigail, she worked very hard to achieve her results."

Hannah Pearson and Hannah Saxton received high results in their GCSEs.

Hannah Pearson got all eights and nines except for a seven in advanced mathematics.

Hannah Saxton achieved all eights and nines across her ten subjects.

Both girls were happy with the outcome of their studies.

"I am still deciding on what to do next but I am very happy with how today has gone," said Hannah Pearson.

One of the school's other success stories was Louis Cross who achieved all his GCSEs at grade nine.

"I am elated how I went, I got all nines on my results and could not be happier," said Louis.

He got his nines in English language, English literature, biology, chemistry, business, economics, geography, physics, mathematics, Spanish and further mathematics.

He will study mathematics, further mathematics, business, and economics at A-level.

Maisie Pollard received nines in English language, English literature, biology, chemistry, music, geography, history, physics, mathematics, French and an eight in further mathematics.

Maisie said she was excited at how the day had panned out and was considering what to study at A-level.

After a difficult couple of years due to the coronavirus, the school acknowledged the hard work of staff, students, and supporters.

“We owe much to the strong partnership we have with our students and their families," said Dr Eardley.

"I would therefore like to take this opportunity to thank our teachers and parents/carers who have been tireless in their support of our students to ensure they advance into the most aspirational of destinations in this early step of their lives.

"I am delighted that the majority of the Year 11 students will be staying with us as part of the sixth form college next year.”

“There are too many success stories to mention, particularly when considering the challenging personal experiences of many families during recent years."

"We are extremely proud of our students," said deputy head, Ash Modi.

"It has been a great morning to celebrate with them, our staff, and the community."