GCSE results day 2023: Ely College

Staff and students at Ely College are celebrating another set of impressive GCSE results.

Many of the college’s students are celebrating particularly strong results, including Izzy Lawes who achieved a sweep of 10 grade 9s across her subjects.

Nicholas Greaves achieved seven grade 9s, one grade 8 and two grade 7s and Brooke Bibby and Juliana Poli each gained six grade 9s and four grade 8s. Tia Hill also secured four grade 9s, five grade 8s and one grade 7.

The college were thrilled with the progress made by Will Maltby, Cameron Wilson, Nathan Beech and Rose Burlton, who secured on average two grades higher than their prior attainment predicted.

Simon Warburton, principal of Ely College, part of Meridian Trust, said: “We are thrilled with the exceptional results our students have secured in 2023. Our Year 11 cohort of 212 students displayed a wonderfully mature attitude to their studies and preparation for their exams and I know they will be delighted with their grades this morning.”

He continued: “At Ely College, we are always striving to be an exceptional college for an exceptional community. The awarding of these wonderful GCSE grades, along with the best ever A-level and vocational results announced last week, should be a source of huge pride for all connected with the Ely College community.

“It was an absolute joy to share these results with our students this morning and we wish everyone the very best of success for their future careers.”

Richard Spencer, executive principal at Meridian Trust, added: “Huge congratulations to everyone celebrating well-deserved success today. The students and their families should be very proud of all they have overcome to secure these results.