Students and staff at The Brunts Academy, Mansfield’s largest secondary school, are celebrating more students achieving 5+ GCSEs at A*-C (standard pass) including English and maths.

The percentage of students achieving the indicator this year rose by a further 6%.

For this year’s cohort:

•186 students achieved at least a standard pass in English
•186 students achieved at least a standard pass in Maths
•225 students achieved five or more GCSE passes

Carl Atkin, headteacher, said: “As part of the Evolve Trust, our vision is to open minds, creating opportunities for all to believe in themselves, achieve their potential and develop the skills needed to succeed and enjoy life.”

“Brunts is extremely proud of our students’ successes and how hard staff have worked to ensure future student destinations are secured.

“This is testament to the hard work of staff and students, and we look forward to welcoming so many students back in September as part of our Sixth Form provision.

“Further increases in performance on previous years is extremely rewarding for students and staff, living the values of the Evolve Trust – particularly endeavour, ambition and resilience.”