Peak District school celebrates GCSE sccess after 'unusual year'

Year 11 students performed strongly across a range of subjects and they are busy preparing for their post-16 destinations.

Staff at the school are now looking forward to welcoming many students back in September to start their A-levels.

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Headteacher Gary Peat said: “I join all staff and governors in congratulating this wonderful group of students on their high achievements and for the hard work they have put in during their time at school. They have done extremely well and we are proud of them all.

“This has been a particularly challenging time for students, who have shown high levels of adaptability and resilience during this exceptional period.

"We send all of them our best wishes as they progress to the next stage of their education, and we look forward to hearing about their future successes.”

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