Inspire College is celebrating GCSE success with an overall re-sit pass rate of 50% for maths and 25% for English.

The results are above the national average resit pass rates of 17.4% in maths, and 20.9% in English.

Most Inspire College candidates failed or achieved a grade 3 (equivalent to a Grade D in the old marking system) in their previous years of education, and some did not attend school. Some face difficult barriers to learning such as learning difficulties, disabilities, anxiety, and social and emotional issues, and many are still feeling the disruptions to their education caused by covid in the past.

Simon Cook, study programme manager for Inspire College, said: “This is my favourite day of the year. I love being able to catch up with the learners and witness how important this is to them. It’s a result of their hard work and persistence throughout the year.

“The same goes for the tutors. I know from experience that staff have everything crossed for this day as they know the difference these results can make to the futures of our young people. A big thanks and congratulations from me!”

Ian Bond, director of Inspire Learning, added: “I am absolutely delighted that the hard work of our learners has paid off with these excellent results. I know how much this means to each one of them and to the dedicated team of tutors who have helped make this success a reality. Well done to everyone!”

Inspire College is currently enrolling school leavers and young people aged 16-19 across its Nottinghamshire bases.