Students at Felixstowe School have been praised for showing "remarkable determination and resilience" after collecting their GCSE results and Level 2 BTEC qualifications.

Emma Wilson-Downes, headteacher, said: "The past two years have been incredibly difficult for young people, and our students have been incredible in rising to the challenges they have been presented with.

"The work ethic they have built and continually demonstrated will serve them well in future and the grit and determination they have shown throughout has been nothing short of inspirational.

"This year, we are thrilled that so many of our year 11 students have chosen us as their further education provider and we know they will continue to impress us as they enter the sixth form.

"For those leaving us, we are delighted to have been able to support you this far on your journey and look forward to seeing you make a success of the next phase of your education. We really are very proud of you all."

Notable results include:

•             Evie Wheddon, deputy head girl, who achieved nine Grade 9s, a distinction-star in business studies and an A grade in AS Level Maths as well as an A grade in FSMQ Maths.

•             Hannah Barrell achieved three grade 9s, a distinction-star in business studies, three grade 8s and two grade 7s.

•             Alex Harwood achieved three grade 9s, a grade 8, four grade 7s and a distinction-star in business studies.

Councillor Rachel Hood, cabinet member for Education, SEND and Skills said: "Congratulations to those students who have received their GCSE and other level 2 qualification results.

"I would also like to thank teachers and staff who have supported pupils throughout their school careers and during the past 18 months which I know have been extremely challenging.

"I hope these results will enable students to take their desired next steps in education. If any students did not receive the results they were hoping for or are unsure what to do next, there is a lot of really helpful information at www.thesource.me.uk"

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