West Coventry GCSE 2024: Students at West Coventry Academy have received record numbers of the very highest GCSE grades.
Headteacher Ana Neofitou said: “GCSE results are the gateway to the next stage in our students’ education and are testament to their dedication and hard work. We look forward to welcoming many of them into West Coventry Sixth Form.
“We are so incredibly proud of each and every one of our amazing Year 11 students. They have worked with dedication and commitment throughout to ensure that today is a day they can enjoy whilst feeling proud of their achievements.
West Coventry GCSE 2024 – and amazing team
“I would also like to thank our students’ families who have worked alongside us to support our young people. My thanks also go to my staff at West Coventry Academy. They are an amazing team.
“Our congratulations, as well as our best wishes and happiness for the future, go to all of our students and their families.”
Exam Results advice
Waiting for and receiving your exam results can be an anxious time.
Young minds, the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health, offer advice for young people feeling anxious and nervous about your results.
Here are some top tips:
Congratulate yourself
Whether you get the results you expected or not, that’s OK. Try to celebrate what you have achieved, whether that’s academically or not – you’ve survived your exams and you deserve to be proud of that. Try to celebrate what you have achieved.
Consider your options
School isn’t the end of the world – you can do so much more, even if you don’t pass your exams. Education is everything, but education doesn’t stop at school; you can be educated on an apprenticeship and continue learning. You can do so much more – even if you don’t pass your exams.
Contemplating University Clearing?
Going through Clearing to get into a university isn’t always a bad thing.
People who didn’t get in to their first choice university went through Clearing and were often accepted to better universities than they originally planned.
In some cases, even those who achieved their target grades went through Clearing because they decided they wanted to go to a different university than they had initially applied for.
People who didn’t get in to their first choice university went through Clearing and were often accepted to better universities.
Take it slow
Moving onto the next step is a very personal thing, so giving yourself time to breathe could give you a whole new perspective.
Try not to make decisions in the heat of the moment. Take as much time as you need to work out your next steps, and ask for help if you need it.
Take as much time as you need to work out your next steps.
Remember to de-stress
Despite the reassurance, sometimes the stress of the situation can get you down.
To overcome the stress, make sure to stay connected to your passions and use each stressful situation as a learning experience.
For more advice, visit: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/blog/exam-results-stress-advice-for-young-people/