Students at North Durham Academy in Stanley have been celebrating their GCSE and vocational results, with strong performances recorded across a number of subjects and several pupils achieving standout individual grades.
The academy reported particularly strong results in Art, Photography, Chemistry, Physics and Spanish, while seven subjects achieved a 100% pass rate at grades 4β9.
Vocational subjects also performed strongly, with the academy reporting results above national figures.
Among the students celebrating were Kaitlyn, who achieved four grade 9s, four grade 8s and a grade 7, and Oscar, who secured two grade 9s, three grade 8s, two grade 7s, a grade 6 and a Merit.
Owen achieved a grade 9, three grade 8s, two grade 7s, two grade 5s and a Distinction, while Jonathan received two grade 8s, two grade 7s, two grade 6s and a Pass.
Aliyah achieved five grade 7s, three grade 5s and a Distinction, while Grace celebrated an important personal achievement, including grades 5β5 in English and a grade 4 in Maths.
Mrs Knox, Headteacher at North Durham Academy, said:
βBehind every result is an individual young person with their own ambitions, challenges and achievements. There have been fantastic individual and subject successes this year and we are delighted to see so many of our students able to take their next steps with confidence.
βI would like to thank our staff for the commitment and care they have shown our students and our parents and carers for the invaluable support they have provided throughout their childrenβs time with us.
βMost importantly, congratulations to every one of our students. We wish them every success for the future.β
The results mark the end of an important chapter for the Class of 2026, with students now preparing to move on to sixth form, college, apprenticeships and other opportunities.
North Durham Academy will also hold an Open Evening on Thursday 17 September from 4pm to 6pm for families considering joining the school.
