Last week students and schools celebrated their GCSE results after long months of waiting.
There have been record results are some schools, with headteachers and governers across the district congratulating pupils on their hard work and well-deserved success.
Wetherby High School is celebrating its best ever GCSE results this year. Headteacher Mrs Barnes commented: “I would like to congratulate all of our Year 11 students on their record-breaking achievements. 79% of our students achieved the key measure of 5 A*-C GCSEs including English and Maths with outstanding performances in the key areas of English and Maths. 85% of our year 11 achieved an A*-C grade in Maths and 83% of the year group achieved an A*-C grade in English. "
"This success reflects the hard work and effort of all our students and the high quality of teaching that takes places in the school. The school’s achievement is particularly noteworthy in the national context of tightening standards. I look forward to welcoming back the students into our Sixth Form and building on the excellent progress they have made.”
