Hope Academy Marks Impressive GCSE and Vocational Results

Celebrating Results Day
Hope Academy in Newton-le-Willows has marked another successful results day, with Year 11 students achieving strong GCSE and vocational outcomes across a wide range of subjects.

Students arrived early this morning [Thursday, 21 August] to collect their results with proud parents and carers. The day was the culmination of years of hard work and determination, with many surpassing their target grades and securing places on their chosen post-16 pathways.

Strong Achievements
Students have achieved strong results in English, mathematics and science, alongside particularly notable performances in religious education, geography, computer science and physical education.

Students studying vocational subjects have continued to perform very well, reflecting the academy’s commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum.

Next Steps for Students
This year’s cohort will go on to study A-level or vocational courses at local sixth forms and colleges, while others will embark on apprenticeships.

Top Achievers
From this year’s cohort, some of the top achievers include:

• Zahra Bhatti, who secured 9s across every subject area.
• Grace Frame, who achieved six grade 9s, two grade 8s and a grade 7.
• Nicholas Tickle, with four grade 9s and four grade 8s.
• Violet Fuller, achieving four grade 9s and five grade 8s.
• Logan Brinksman, with three grade 9s, four grade 8s and two grade 7s.
• Jesicca Livesley, securing one grade 9 and eight grade 8s.

Bursary Students Shine
Student Vin Stokes, part of the inspiring bursary programme with Hope Opportunity Trust and The Royal Springboard Foundation, secured four grade 9s, four grade 8s and a grade 7 and will be attending Eton College, Berkshire.

Other bursary students also gained places at top independent schools:

• Emma Brookes – St Peter’s School, York
• Celia Cunliffe – Concorde College, Shrewsbury
• Rhys Knowles – Wellington College, Berkshire
• Musa Miah – Haberdashers’ Adams School, Newport
• Talia Moorhouse – Pocklington School, York

Exceeding Expectations
Other success stories who exceeded their target grades include Arun Prasher, Joshua Quin, Abidul Haque, George Cain-Morris, Phillip Grabowy, Thomas Cannon, Thomas Wilde and Jack Underhill.

Principal’s Praise
Mrs Marie Adams, principal of Hope Academy, said: “This morning was filled with smiles, laughter and joy as our Year 11 students opened their results. It’s a milestone they have been working towards for years, and it was wonderful to see the pride on their faces as their hard work was rewarded.

“Congratulations to our Class of 2025, and my thanks go to our dedicated teachers and support staff who truly make a difference in the lives of our students. Through a well-rounded curriculum, we help our young people to achieve, grow and develop the confidence they need to take their next steps.”

Mrs Adams added: “We wish them every success as they move forward into the next chapter of their lives.”