A powerful sense of pride and community filled The Wilnecote School today as Year 11 students celebrated receiving their GCSE results. This moment marks a culmination of five years of learning, a journey made even more remarkable by the unique challenges this cohort has faced through missing out on SAT exams and entering Secondary education in a period of two national lockdowns. This cohort spent their formative secondary school years adapting to remote learning and a disrupted curriculum, only entering a normal secondary setting in year 9. Their great individual performances is a testament to our student’s resilience and determination.

Headteacher Mr. Foskett paid tribute to this extraordinary group of young people. “This year group truly embodies the spirit of our school,” he said. “They started their time at Wilnecote in unprecedented circumstances, but they never lost their focus or their ambition. To see them here today, celebrating their achievements and looking forward to the next step, is genuinely inspiring.”  While national headlines may focus on grading trends, the real story at Wilnecote is one of personal triumph and remarkable success in a wide range of subjects. The school continues to show a raising of standards across a range of subjects outside of the core offer, notably this year in Religious Education, creative Art and Physical Education.

“We are incredibly proud of every single student and the personal progress they have made,” Mr. Foskett added. “Their results are a reflection of their grit, talent, the tireless support of our dedicated staff, and the productive relationships with parents. They have navigated a unique and challenging path, and their success today is thoroughly deserved. We are excited to see what the future holds for them as they move into post 16 studies”.

As they embark on the next chapters of their journey, we hope they always remember, “Once Wilnecote, Always Wilnecote”, and they will forever be part of our school’s rich history.