Bury Grammar School announce 100 per cent pass rate for pupils

Students have shared their hopes for the future as two-thirds of grades received were at the "gold standard" of A* to B.

School captain, Emily Su, said she will go on to study psychology at Northumbria University after achieving A* and A grades in economics, business and psychology.

She said: “Today (Thursday) is a day to celebrate for all of us, no matter what our results say.”

Sports captain Beth Whitlow, praised the school and their sports department after achieving A* and A grades.

She will now go on to study a joint honours degree in psychology and sport at Newcastle University.

Beth said: “I’ve been here 15 years and couldn’t have chosen a better place for my education.

“Thank you to everyone, especially the sports department, for the amazing support through the years.”

The principal at the school, Mrs Jo Anderson, shared her pride for pupils and has thanked parents and teachers for all their support.

She said: “No generation has been through this before.

“Pupils have been in the unique position of sitting A level examinations set at tough pre-pandemic levels while not previously having had the opportunity to learn from the experience of taking formal external examinations.

“I am over the moon for our students that their immense hard work, accompanied by great teaching and superb support, have resulted in some exceptional results – at the top level, significantly higher than expected.”

Student Adam Bentley said he has had a “wonderful” time at the school and will now study computer science at Sheffield after achieving A* and A grades in computing, further maths, maths, physics and his extended project qualification (EPQ).

Mrs Holly Simmons, head of Sixth Form, said: “Despite the well-publicised headlines regarding increasing competition for university places our students at BGS have surpassed themselves yet again. 

“The class of 2023 have an eclectic mix of interests and ambitions, which are reflected in the diverse range of career choices they have made. 

“It has been a pleasure to work alongside such resilient, kind and determined young people. 

"I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all the very best of luck in the future.”

One parent spoke about their son’s time at the school, describing it as “nothing short of remarkable.”

They said: “The exceptional academic and pastoral support he received has paved the way for his future endeavours.”

Another parent said: “We could not be more proud of Beth’s achievements while at BGS on the back of amazing GCSE grades, she has flourished in the Sixth Form and is thrilled to pursue her course at Newcastle University.

“She will takeaway amazing memories and lifelong friendships from BGS.”