Congratulations to our students at Church Lawton School, Thames Valley School and Vanguard School on their success this summer - after the year 11 cohort and Sixth Form (Church Lawton School and Vanguard School) successfully achieved a range of qualifications to help them move on to their next stage of education, training or work.

Each student at our specialist schools were supported to pursue a personalised curriculum and bespoke blend of qualifications, based on their academic stage and future aspirations.

• 86% of our students achieved 3 or more qualifications (this is an improvement on 79% in 2022-23)
• 76% of our students achieved qualifications at any level in both English and Maths (this is an improvement on 58% in 2022-23)
• 66% of our students achieved 5 or more qualifications (this is an improvement on 50% in 2022-23)
• 52% of our students achieved qualifications in both GCSE English and Maths (this is an improvement on 38% in 2022-23)
• 24% of our students achieved a grade 4 or above in both GCSE English and Maths (this is an improvement on 13% in 2022-23)

At Church Lawton School, Student S achieved  9 / 8 (Double Science), 8 (Maths), 8 (Further Maths), 8 (English), 8 (English Literature), 8 (History), 7 (Geography)

At Thames Valley School, Student G achieved  9 (Physics), 8 (Biology), 8 (Chemistry), 8 (Maths),  8 (Computer Science), 6 (English)

At Vanguard School, Student Z achieved 4 (English), 4 (English Literature), 3 (Maths), 3 (Fine Art)

Amongst those celebrating are:

Church Lawton School

• Sam Beech-Williams, who became a member of the school community in 2019, applied himself fantastically well and achieved GCSEs in Science, English Literature and Language, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Geography, History, as well as a BTEC in Sport. Looking ahead, Sam will be starting A levels in Mathematics, Economics and Further Mathematics at South Cheshire College
• Zach Lowe, a hard working student who joined in 2015, has earned GCSEs in English Language and Literature, Maths and Science, along with BTEC qualifications in Music and Media. Additionally, he completed an IMI Level 1 Certificate in Motor Mechanics – which he will advancing when he moves to Reaseheath College in September to begin an IMI Level 2 course in Motor Vehicle Inspection
• Tobie Lawton, Head Boy, who has successfully maintained an attendance rate of over 95% and has shown exceptional dedication to his studies, has achieved GCSEs in Science, English Language and Literature, Mathematics and Computer Science, as well as a BTEC Level 2 award in Art and Design. This September, Tobie will be attending Macclesfield College to pursue a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Information Technology

Thames Valley School

• Nicholas, who completed GCSEs in Maths and Combined Science, along with Functional Skills Level 2 English, Level 1 Catering and Entry Level Media. Captain of the school’s football team, Nicholas was supported by school staff and his parents to attend college open days – deciding to enrol on a course in multi-trades and, later, aspires to use these skills to pursue self-employment as a business owner
• Goncalo, who has a passion for science and technology and, supported by his key worker and family, has studied GCSEs in Maths, English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Computer Science. He is moving to a local sixth form college to study A levels in Maths, Physics and Biology – and aspires to take a degree in Computer Science
• Thomas, who has overcome anxiety and built his confidence to study for a range of GCSEs including Maths, English Language, Combined Science, Art & Design, Computer Science and Geography. He will continue his studies at a local agricultural college

Vanguard School

• Sabrina - “I came to Vanguard when it started. I was in Year 7 and I can't believe that I am a Year 12 student in September. I am going to study Art and Digital Art A levels, and hopefully, Maths and English A levels.  Afterwards, I would like to go to university but I still haven't decided on a course."
• Zakari - "I have been at Vanguard for four years; I have enjoyed my time at Vanguard, and I am sad to go but excited for my future. At Vanguard, I was able to achieve English Functional Level 2 and Math Functional Skills. On top of that I sat English Language GCSE, Math GCSE and Art GCSE. Next year, I will be at Morley College to study an Art course."