Students at The Abbey School are celebrating after the school described their GCSE results as outstanding.
A third (33%) of grades awarded were 9, 59% 9-8 (A*), Over 80% at 9-7 (A*-A). 40 students scored at least eight grades at 9 and 8.
It is a double celebration for Abbey School student Sofia Dix Trujillo. This year, not only has she achieved an amazing six grade 9s, two 8s and a 7 in her GCSEs, Sofia has also been signed by Southampton FC.
From September she will be balancing training and playing for their women’s Under 21s side alongside studying for her A Levels at The Abbey.
On her results, Sofia says, “I’m really happy! I was shocked by some of them but I worked really hard for them.” She shared that she’s “ready” and “excited” for next year studying Maths, Biology and Spanish.
Headteacher, Dr Sarah Tullis, shared: “Sofia is an outstanding student and person on and off the football pitch. To have managed to secure such stellar grades alongside such high-level sporting commitments is testament to her extraordinary talents and commitment. We are so proud of her.”
Anousaka Bill achieved phenomenal straight 9s and said: “I was really nervous just before – all the exams were coming back to me – but I’m really pleased, I’m really happy!” Next year Anouska will be studying Maths, Further Maths, English and Economics at The Abbey Sixth Form.
Lola Winiecki also scored all 9s and said that when she was opening the envelope, “I was completely shaking and I had to read through it several times because I just couldn’t believe it! I’m very, very happy and surprised. I did not expect these results!”. She’s looking forward to studying Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Drama for her A-Levels.
Amy Scott achieved eight 9s and one 8. She shared that she was: “Very excited and very proud of myself, I did better than I thought I would do, I’m very happy.” Next year she will be studying English, History and Politics at The Abbey Sixth Form.
Emily Dryden is celebrating six 9s and four 8s and said “The work I did paid off! I can’t ask for more than that, I’m very, very happy!” She’s looking forward to studying Latin, Classical Civilisation and Philosophy at The Abbey Sixth Form, “that’s what I’m passionate about and I’ll get to continue studying what I enjoy.”
Dr Sarah Tullis, commented: “These outstanding grades are testament to the hard work of all our students and staff. There is no doubt that our all-girls environment helps students to excel: we put them first. By valuing every individual and celebrating her personal success, we are a school in which students flourish. We are hugely proud of all they achieve.”
