Triumph for King Edward VII Academy Growing GCSE Success

King Edward VII Academy celebrates today as students receive their GCSE results. Students achieve incredible results, with 60% of students receiving grades of 9-4 in Maths and English and 41% achieving 5+ in English and Maths; proving to be an excellent year for the school. 

Although KES Academy is delighted to have seen an increase in results vs. last year, as Ofqual announced last week, the return to pre-pandemic grading means nationally results will be lower than last summer and therefore it will be most meaningful to compare to the results of 2019. Therefore, when comparing this year’s results vs. 2019’s results, KES Academy has seen an increase of 12% in 9-4 English and Maths grades and an increase of 14% for 5+ grades.   

KES Academy Students were excited to receive their results and discuss their next steps with peers and teachers. With significant investment into its facilities over the last year which has seen the creation of bespoke 21st century science rooms, a new performing arts block with theatre, and a new library, King Edward VII Academy is proud of all it can offer its students and plans to continue building on the schools growing success, creating even more fantastic opportunities for the young people of King’s Lynn.  

The school has also seen an impressive increase in the percentage of 9-5 grades compared with Maths up by 12%, Sociology up by over 20%, and Chemistry up by over 20% too. 

This is also the first year of the academy’s new Engineering course, and the academy is pleased to see 55% of the cohort achieve level 2 merit or above and a 100% pass rate overall. 

Sarah Hartshorn, Principal at King Edward VII Academy, said:  

“I am so proud of our students. In a year when nationally we are seeing results move in line with pre-pandemic figures, KES Academy continues to see results rise.   

 

Our House Values are Empathy, Determination, Creativity, Self-belief, Passion, Teamwork, Honesty and Respect. Every one of our students has shown these traits in spades throughout the five years they have been with us. I’m confident that they will go on to achieve amazing things. We wish them all the very best for the future.  

 

As always, I would like to thank our amazing team of teachers and staff who work tirelessly to provide an excellent standard of service for our school.” 

There have not only been some exceptional individual performances but incredible progress has been made by students who have exceeded their expected grades, enabling them to progress to their next chosen stage of education. This includes student, Isabel Son Crisan who gained an average grade of 7 with an estimated progress score of +3.32, a remarkable achievement. 

Karina Denisova, Year 11 student at King Edward VII Academy with an estimated progress score of +2.0 said: 

“I am extremely pleased with my results, and I’m very grateful to all my teachers who were so supportive during my GCSEs – I could not have done it without them”. 

Precious Mintah Baah, Year 11 student who achieved an average grade of 8 with an estimated progress score of +2.57 said: 

“The support at KES Academy has been fantastic, and my grades are proof of the effort and care the teachers put into their subjects. I’m extremely happy with my results, and excited to attend KES Sixth Form in September”. 

Prema Poudyal, also with an average grade of 8 across her subjects said: 

“I’m very happy with my results. KES Academy’s teachers and pupils have been instrumental in achieving them. The school has a fantastic environment, and I’m happy to be continuing my education at King Edward VII Academy Sixth Form for my A-Levels". 

For many students, the results today have secured their place at King Edward VII Academy Sixth Form, paving the way to attend some of the best universities in the country. Other students have plans to begin apprenticeships or employment.  

Yousif Fakhri who achieved an average grade of level 8 and will be attending King Edward VII Academy Sixth Form to study Chemistry, Physics and Maths said: 

“I am truly grateful for my results. This achievement is a testament to the collective effort of my family as well as KES Academy’s supportive community of teachers and students. I thank this as being instrumental to my success”. 

Isabel Son Crisan, Year 11 student at King Edward VII Academy, said:  

“I’m really happy with my results overall and would like to thank all my teachers who have gone above and beyond to help when needed. I’m excited to continue my education at KES Sixth Form, and hopefully go on to study Law”. 

King Edward VII Academy joined the Inspiration Trust in September 2022 and has since received significant investment for restorative works to the school’s Grade II listed building and modernisation of its facilities, including refurbished science laboratories, an extensive library, and brand-new drama and music studios with impressive facilities including full soundproofing, music decks and a performance space too. The investment has, facilitated music lessons, drama productions and providing additional areas for independent and group study.  

King Edward VII Academy will be hosting their annual Open Evening on Tuesday 26th September from 6pm to 8pm, as well as Open Mornings from 25th September to 6th October. King Edward VII Academy Sixth Form will also be hosting their Open Evening on Thursday 12th October from 6pm to 8pm. Those interested in applying for the school or sixth form are encouraged to attend for a tour of its magnificent buildings and state-of-the-art facilities, and speak to current students, teachers, and the Principal.