‘Strong’ GCSE results at Outwood Academy Newbold

The results mark the culmination of five years of hard work – and students will now be able to move on to their next steps in life.

MORE: Eckington School headteacher praises students on GCSE results day

Steve Roberts, principal at Outwood Academy Newbold, said “Congratulations to all our students.

“This year has been a challenge as always but once the school closures came into force students were plunged into a waiting game which I recognise has been very difficult.

“The challenges they’ve faced this year will stand them in good stead for the future and they will go on to make a positive contribution to their communities and also to their chosen careers.

“I very much hope they are pleased with their outcomes and will be ready for the next phase of their lives.

“I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank the parents, carers and families of our students for their unwavering support and also to the academy staff who have supported them.

“We are incredibly proud of our students and wish them every success for their futures.”

Dr Philip Smith, executive principal, added: “Congratulations to the principal for his outstanding leadership and to all involved in securing this strong set of results at Outwood Academy Newbold.

“The main purpose of education is to provide students with the skills they need to take on any challenge and adapt to the unexpected.

“The staff and students at Outwood Academy Newbold have excelled at this and provided our young adults with all they need to be extremely successful throughout their futures.”

MORE: Chesterfield dad's 'chaotic lifestyle' led to his death

A message from the editor

Thank you for reading this story on our website. While I have your attention, I also have an important request to make of you.

In order for us to continue to provide high quality and trusted local news on this free-to-read site, I am asking you to also please purchase a copy of our newspaper.

Our journalists are highly trained and our content is independently regulated by IPSO to some of the most rigorous standards in the world. But being your eyes and ears comes at a price. So we need your support more than ever to buy our newspapers during this crisis.

With the coronavirus lockdown having a major impact on many of our local valued advertisers - and consequently the advertising that we receive - we are more reliant than ever on you helping us to provide you with news and information by buying a copy of our newspaper.

Thank you

Nancy Fielder, editor