East coast academy ‘on point’ with GCSE grades

Students at East Point Academy in Lowestoft are celebrating as they collect their eagerly anticipated GCSE results this morning. 

Collectively, 63% of pupils received grades 9-4 in both English and maths – 45% were grades 9-5*. 

This summer, the Director of Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM), Anthony Vaughan-Evans, won The David Clark Prize for outstanding teaching, and this year’s results bear out the school’s commitment to this exciting area of study. 

Lucy Austin, Principal of the school based in Lowestoft said: 

“We couldn’t be more proud of our students, who have worked so hard, supported by their families and our dedicated staff, to achieve a truly fantastic set of results. We’re excited to see their next steps and wish them all the very best.” 

Sophie who received 4 grade 9s, 3 grade 8s and a grade 7 and 6, hopes to go on to study maths and sciences at East Norfolk College. Sophie said:  

"I'm very happy with my results. Everyone has been so supportive, especially in revision sessions, and have pushed me to get the best outcomes I could have achieved."  

Beck, who also collected his fantastic results today, plans to continue on to A-Levels and then to university to study computer science with his suite of two grade 9s, five grade 8s, a grade 6 and a 5. 

Beck said: 

"I'm just so happy to be here. The teachers at the school are on point and I wouldn't be here without them." 

Grade information 

*How the GCSE 9-1 scale compares to the old A*-G scale:  

Grades 9-7 = A*-A. Grades 6-4 = B-C. Grades 9-4 = A*-C 

The government publishes the percentage of pupils who achieve grade 5 or above in both English and maths. 

Open day 

Considering applying for a place at East Point Academy? You’re invited to the open day on Monday 23 October 5:30-7:30pm.