Year 11 examination excellence
PRESS RELEASE
Thursday, 21st August 2025
From lockdown-learning to examination excellence: Brimsham Green School’s Year 11 triumph over adversity!
“We are so proud of how our students have used their determination, adaptability and technological skills, all forged through the necessity of the COVID-context, to succeed in their examinations. They have shown the capacity to achieve their goals, and not let external barriers be a reason to give up hope. I have been so impressed that students have wanted to push themselves, and this year this is particularly evident in language-learning. Students have gained Grade 9s and 8s in Russian, Polish, Spanish, Chinese, German and French. They have brilliant futures waiting, wherever their lives take them.” - Kim Garland, Headteacher, Brimsham Green School
As Brimsham Green School’s Year 11s collect their GCSE results today, staff, parents and Governors are celebrating this unique cohort of young people. Year 11 students were in Year 6 when they were faced with the remarkable challenges presented by the COVID pandemic, missing primary school milestones and experiencing social disruption. They had no opportunity to take SATs, and as such they faced their first ever public examinations this summer. Their journey has been anything but ordinary, transferring to Year 7 without any of the usual transition support, and then spending much of their first year of secondary school at home, too, as lockdown continued.
Students have lived the school’s values of aspiration, independence, and resilience throughout their GCSE journey, particularly in the intense lead-up to their exams. “Our Rise and Revise 8am study sessions were standing room only”, reflected Ms Revans, “and look how it has paid off! We are especially proud to highlight the achievements of our highest performers. Congratulations to Connor Atkins, who achieved five grade 9s, three grade 8s and one Distinction Star within his haul of eleven qualifications. Equally impressive are Harry Archer, William Andrews, twins Alex and Dylan Thomas, Teagan Wiltshire and Rosie Wright, who together secured 23 grade 9s and 8s between them. Additionally, we commend Ivan Cheung, Jemma Miles, Jack Palmer and Will Saphier for making excellent progress.” - Julie Revans, Assistant Headteacher
We also want to acknowledge the exceptional achievements of those students who have excelled despite facing significant challenges and personal adversity. Huge congratulations to Jacob B, Sophie B, Max N and Morgan M-T, your success is well-deserved.
As students celebrate their GCSE results, many are already securing their places at Cotswold Edge for September 2025. Mr Brown, Head of Sixth Form at Brimsham, has a busy day ahead, enrolling students into their Year 12 courses, but is delighted at the prospect: “I am eagerly anticipating what Year 11 are going to go on to achieve, it’s going to be an exciting year ahead at Cotswold Edge!” For those who studied elsewhere but are interested in joining us, please contact cotswoldedgeadmin@brimsham.com for more details. There are still places available, and we welcome all students, regardless of where they completed Year 11.
Finally, we warmly invite Year 5 and 6 students and their families to explore what makes Brimsham Green School special. Join us at our Open Evening on Thursday, 25th September, to learn more. Full details will be available on our website. For further information, please contact us at admin@brimsham.com.