Early birds catch the grades

Year 11 pupils at Welshpool High School who sat their maths GCSE exam early have achieved some outstanding results.

The school revealed that a number of pupils from Set 1 sat the exam with 14 gaining an A* and two achieving a grade A.

Head of Maths, Mr. Powell, commented: “The results are fantastic in any year, but when you take into account the disruption that the pupils have had to deal with, it demonstrates their resilience and determination. Everybody is delighted.”

Many of these pupils will now go on to study Additional Maths for the remainder of year 11 which prepares them for A level Maths.

My Josh Kinsey, Headteacher, explained: “Congratulations to the pupils for achieving such outstanding results, well in advance of the summer examination series. Hard work, dedication and a positive attitude really do pay off. I am sure that these excellent outcomes will benefit the pupils in the future, particularly if they stay on to study in our 6th form.”