GCSE results day 2024: Ely College students show ‘incredible maturity and dedication’

Ely College is celebrating another year of exceptional GCSE results, with students and staff reflecting on a fantastic set of achievements.

Principal Simon Warburton expressed his pride and praised students for approaching their studies with “incredible maturity and dedication”.

“They deserve to be very proud of their achievements today,” he said.

Among the college’s top achievers are:

- Lily H who achieved ten grade 9s and one grade 8.

- Tommy L who achieved eight grade 9s and one grade 8.

- Martina V who achieved eight grade 9s and two grade 8s.

- Anastasia A who achieved six grade 9s, one grade 8 and two grade 7s.

- William L who achieved six grade 9s and three grade 8s.

The college also celebrated students who made significant progress beyond expectations, including Cameron T, Lydia P, Alice H, Jakub O, Georgia H, and Natalie G.

Mr Warbuton added: “At Ely College, we continually strive to be an exceptional school for an exceptional community. These fantastic GCSE results, combined with the superb A Level and vocational outcomes announced last week, are a testament to the hard work of our students, the support of their parents and our staff. It was a joy to share this moment with our students and families, and we wish them every success as they embark on the next stage of their journey.”

Martin Campbell, executive principal at Meridian Trust, which Ely College is part of, added: “A huge congratulations to everyone celebrating their well-deserved success today. The students and their families should be incredibly proud of their accomplishments.

“The trust is proud of Ely College’s achievements, and I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the dedicated staff who have supported these students throughout their time at the school.”