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502 Suffolk learners gain key English and maths GCSE passes, with adult success rising too
Suffolk New College recorded 502 Grade 4+ passes in English and maths across four campuses, including a 13.7% rise in maths passes.
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Sudanese refugee passes English and maths GCSEs in Ipswich while chasing a World Cup refereeing dream
Nasser Hamid, who fled Sudan in 2023, has passed GCSE English and maths at Suffolk New College and is building a refereeing career alongside engineering studies.
Pembrokeshire school records its strongest GCSE results yet
More than 84% of pupils at Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi reached the Level 2 threshold, while 32% achieved at least five A* to A grades.
More than 1,000 Cornwall students celebrate 329 top-grade results across five schools
More than 1,000 students across five CELT secondary schools received 8,833 qualification grades, including 329 Grade 9s and Distinction*s.
Billingham young carer scores 100% in Health and Social Care alongside top GCSE grades
Katie from St Michael’s Catholic Academy scored full marks in Health and Social Care while helping care for her sister and supporting other young carers.