Carrickfergus Grammar School students demonstrate exceptional achievement at GCSE

Almost 97 percent of pupils achieved seven or more A*-C grades at GCSE including English and Mathematics, while 34 pupils at the school achieved seven or more A*/A passes in their GCSE profile.

Speaking after the distribution of results, Principal James Maxwell said: “We always knew that our GCSE cohort was exceptionally strong academically. These results are a testament to what can happen when teachers, parents and pupils work together in partnership to achieve high outcomes. The very significant success of our pupils reflects their hard work, determination and willingness to succeed. It is also symbolic of this school’s unrelenting focus on high standards in all aspects of school life, and the pursuit of high quality classroom teaching.”

Particular congratulations go to Keira Taylor who received 11 A* grades, Anamika Ullas Nair who achieved 10 A* grades, and Faith Herron who secured nine A* grades.

Mr Maxwell continued: “All these pupils arrived at secondary school having faced a very disrupted P7 due to COVID-19. In fact, they lost the opportunity to sit the AQE test in that year. Given the extraordinary circumstances in which they had to start secondary school life, their performance has been incredible. A number of our GCSE students also faced ill health and bereavement over the course of their GCSE journey. I would want to convey our utter pride and admiration at how those pupils have achieved.

"I also wish to pay great tribute to the Governors, teachers and support staff of Carrickfergus Grammar School who have prepared pupils so admirably for public examinations.”