This morning, the atmosphere at Derby Moor Spencer Academy was one of celebration as Year 11 students returned to collect their long-awaited GCSE and BTEC results. The hard work, resilience, and unwavering commitment of our students have been rewarded with a highly successful set of results, marking another positive year for our thriving school community.
We are particularly proud to announce that a significant number of our students have achieved the key national benchmarks, with 63% securing a Grade 4 or higher in both English and Maths and 47% achieving a strong pass of a Grade 5 or higher in both subjects.
These results are a testament not only to the students’ efforts but also to the tireless support of our dedicated staff and families. For many, today marks the beginning of their next chapter, with the majority of students set to join our successful Sixth Form this September. Others are embarking on exciting new adventures at colleges, apprenticeships, or directly entering the workforce.
Vice Principal, Kerry Wiltshire, reflected on the day’s celebrations: “Each grade represents a significant personal achievement, made possible through the dedication and encouragement of teachers, parents and our wider school community. Through the active engagement in lessons, through the completion of independent study tasks and through attendance at after school and holiday interventions, these students have taken every opportunity to succeed. I am incredibly proud of this year group and confident that they will continue to thrive. They will be forever remembered for their care for each other, for their conduct and for their commitment!”
Principal, Scott Doyle, shared his thoughts: “It has been a privilege to welcome our Year 11s back to the academy this morning and celebrate their well-deserved successes. The results they have received today do not happen by chance. It is down to their hard work and the commitment of those around them to keep going, to ask for more and to dare to dream. As they step forward into the next stage of their educational journey, I am confident they will continue to achieve great things. I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our dedicated staff, supportive families, and the entire Derby Moor community for playing an integral role in helping our students succeed.”
Sixth Form enrolment has now begun, with advisors available on site until 1pm today to assist students. External applicants are encouraged to visit the academy from 11am to confirm their place.
Quotes from Students
Imogen achieved a Level 2 Distinction in BTEC Sport, three grade 7s in Maths, English, and Business, two grade 6s in History and English Literature, and a grade 5 in French. She is especially proud of her Maths and Business results, as she worked very hard to achieve them. Imogen will be continuing her studies at Derby Moor Sixth Form, where she will study A levels.
Tyra is most proud of her results in Maths and English, achieving grade 4s in both subjects. These grades have allowed her to progress onto her chosen college course.
Taran achieved an impressive set of results with seven grade 9s, a Level 2 Distinction*, and two grade 8s. He will remain at Derby Moor Sixth Form to study A levels.
Sukhveer achieved a Level 2 Distinction in BTEC PE, three grade 7s in Panjabi, Double Science, and Geography, as well as three grade 6s in Maths, English, and Product Design. He has successfully secured an apprenticeship with Rolls Royce, which he will begin in September.
Esah achieved an excellent set of results, including five grade 9s, a Level 2 Distinction*, two grade 8s, and one grade 7. Unfortunately, Esah is moving out of the area and will not be able to continue his education with us. We wish him all the best!
Lerayah achieved a Level 2 Distinction* in BTEC PE, a Level 2 Distinction in Health and Social Care, a grade 7 in History, six grade 6s across English Language, English Literature, and Psychology, and grade 5s in Chemistry, Biology, and Maths. She is particularly proud of her BTEC PE result and has chosen to remain at Derby Moor Spencer Sixth Form to study the Level 3 BTEC PE course.
Maryam achieved an outstanding set of results, including seven grade 9s, a Level 2 Distinction* in BTEC PE, and a grade 8 in Biology. She credits her success to the detailed feedback provided by her teachers, which gave her a clear focus for improvement. Maryam will continue her studies at Derby Moor Spencer Sixth Form, where she will study Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry, and Biology at A level, with the ambition of pursuing Medicine at university.