Students at John Kyrle High School in Ross-on-Wye eagerly opened their GCSE results today. The school rolled out a red carpet for the Year 11 students, treating them to ice-creams as they collected their examination results. There was a celebratory atmosphere as the school achieved a stellar set of examination results.

Headteacher, Julian Morgan, commented “We’ve made improvements in every performance measure this year and this is a tribute to the tireless work of our amazing students, the staff here and our fantastic families. This has very much been a team effort. Focus in lessons, exam boosters, endless breakfast sessions, boosters, warm ups and much much more have paid off."

The school's performance looks especially good against a national picture of falling grades. Key statistics from this year's results include:

• 70% per cent of grades were at grade 4 or above, against a national average of 67.6% 
• 68% of our students secured a grade between 9 and 4 in both English and Mathematics. An increase of 5%.
• Students achieved an impressive 86 GCSEs at Grade 9, showing these students were in the top 3% in the country.

Several students have notable achievements:

• Luke W achieved 9 GCSEs at grade 9!
• Gemma P gained 7 GCSEs at grade 9 and a further 2 at grade 8
• Faith gained 3 grade 9's and 6 grade 8's
• Gabriel B earned 4 grade 9's, 2 grade 8's, 3 grade 7's and a grade 6.

Paul Deneen OBE JP DL, the Chair of the Local Governing Board at the John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre said, ‘Huge congratulations to all students who have received their recent results at A level, BTEC, GCSE and other courses. I take this opportunity to wish them well for the next stage of their careers, which includes many of them joining us in the sixth form. I would also like to thank the parents/carers for their support of the school which is much appreciated. The results were very pleasing indeed and evidenced the continuous and excellent progress being realised at the school. The Headteacher, Julian Morgan, Senior Leaders, teaching and support staff have given 100% to supporting the students through the examinations and courses, and I also thank them for their professionalism, dedication and commitment. Thank you to all concerned and very well done!’

John Kyrle High School also extended an invitation to current Year 11 students from other institutions, encouraging them to consider joining their Year 12. Interested students can reach out via admin@jkhs.org.uk.