Wakefield GCSE results 2022: Live updates, grade boundaries, results and more

Students from Outwood Academy Freeston are celebrating their highest externally assessed results in history after receiving their GCSE results today.

After an extraordinary couple of years which has seen students have to deal with the pandemic alongside their studies, there were scenes of joy at the academy as students collected their results.

There were significant highlights and successes across the board, in particular in English, where 86% of the students achieved a Grade 4 or higher and 75% at Grade 5 or higher. 71% of students achieved a Grade 4 or above in English and in Maths.

There are a huge number of stand out students achieving amazing results. The highest achieving being Chris Helks achieving 6 grade 9’s, 2 grade 8’s and a Level 2 Distinction.

Lisa Allott, Principal at Outwood Academy Freeston, said: “This cohort of students first started their GCSE studies in September 2020 during unprecedented times.

“The way the students have shown resilience and handled the changing circumstances has been inspirational at times. I am so very proud of all of them and it was brilliant to share in some of their joy today as they received their results.

“We wish all of them the very best for their future endeavours where we know they will continue to be absolutely amazing in whatever they choose to do and we are excited to see what they achieve.

“Our entire staff team has been absolutely amazing and I thank them all for their hard work, diligence and perseverance. In addition, I thank all families and the community working with us over the last few years to support the success of our young people”.

Sabiha Laher, Associate Executive Principal said: “Lisa Allott is an inspirational principal who has led the students, staff and community with a great deal of determination, drive and passion which has resulted in these wonderful results.

“I am truly thankful to her and her superb team of teaching and support staff. These results are a testament to their daily hard work and dedication”.

Julie Slater, Chief Executive Principal Secondary at Outwood, said: “These fantastic results are the just rewards for the inspirational resilience and determination shown by the students, and staff, during the most challenging couple of years the education sector has ever faced.

“I am beyond proud of the achievements of our students and I wish them the very best for the future. If they continue with the same work ethic as they’ve displayed over the last 12 months, I am certain they will be successful in whatever they choose to do.”

Crofton Academy have said they have achieved ‘fantastic’ results in this year’s GCSEs.

This year pupils returned to national terminal examinations and the results show the continued improvements made within the school since joining Castleford Academy Trust with almost all subjects making significant gains in pupils achieving strong passes.

In English, 80% of pupils achieved grade 4 (equivalent to a GCSE grade C), 59% grade 5 (the new strong pass standard) and 17% grade 7 (equivalent to a GCSE grade A). In Maths, 73% of pupils achieved grade 4, 57% grade 5 and 21% grade 7.

An amazing 70% achieved a grade 4 in both English and Maths with 50% achieving a grade 5 in both respectively. Over 66% of pupils achieved a grade 4 in the Science trilogy qualification worth 2 GCSE’s.

Headteacher Peter Walker said: “We are very proud of the pupils’ achievements. They have had to deal with a lot of change and uncertainty over the last few years due to COVID restrictions, but their hard work and determination to succeed has paid off.

“The progress this year made by the pupils is excellent. I must also take this opportunity to thank staff for their continued hard work.”

Chair of Governors Roy Vaughan said: “We wish all year 11 pupils every success in the future and thank parents and carers for their support over what has been a very successful year."

Wakefield Council is sending its support and congratulations to the many young people receiving their GCSE results today.

It is too early to have an overall picture of results from across the district but Cllr Margaret Isherwood, the Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, has sent her congratulations and best wishes to all the students.

Cllr Isherwood said: “Congratulations to all those collecting their GCSE results today.

“I am proud of how our students have stepped up to the changes and challenges they have had in their education over the past two years.

“I hope all the hard work and support done by the students, their teachers and their families, is paying off today.

“If you didn’t get the results you were hoping for, please contact your school who will be able to give you plenty of support and advice on your next steps.

“Wishing all the students the very best in their next steps.”

Free anonymous counselling is available to all students who may not have recieved the grades they expected.

Kettlethorpe students can pick their results up from 9.30am.

Pupils will be given their GCSE results from 8am at most schools.

But timings vary from school to school so check with your school or teachers to make sure you arrive at the right time.

A grade boundary is the minimum number of marks needed for each grade to be achieved.

Grade boundaries differ from each year and subject as some years are more challenging than others.

The grade boundaries across the UK are usually set after all GCSE exams have been marked.

This is so they can regulate how students do as an overall whole.

Exam boards usually decide grade boundaries on a year-by-year basis.

In 2021 schools had to use boundaries set in 2019.

Trinity Academy students can pick their results up from 10am.

The Deputy Leader of Wakefield Council has congratulated students and hopes all young people in the district get the results they want.

MP Simon Lightwood sends congratulations to all young people recieving their GCSE results today, along with “amazing teachers and supports staff in Wakefield”.