GCSE Results 2024

Thursday 22^nd August 2024

Congratulations to Year 11 on their excellent results after two years of hard work.

We are very proud of the excellent GCSE results achieved by students at Durham Johnston in 2024.

2024 marks yet another year of excellent academic and personal achievements for the school’s Year 11 students and underlines their hard work and determination. It also highlights the support of their families and the commitment and dedication of their teachers. Student of all abilities have achieved superb GCSE results across a wide range of subjects at Durham Johnston, reflecting the school’s curriculum breadth and our hardworking students. We are very proud of the fantastic results that students have achieved. They have done wonderfully well and have earned the right to celebrate.

We are proud of all of our students; from those achieving a number of 7 to 9 grades, to those who worked incredibly hard to achieve grades 2, 3 or 4. We are also thrilled that a high percentage of Year 11 will be continuing their studies with us at A Level, and we wish those leaving the school for further education or employment every success for the future. Our students successfully navigated 2 intensive years with 80% of students attaining Grade 4 in English and in Mathematics (a standard pass), and 67% of all students passing English and Mathematics at Grade 5 (a good pass). 11% of all grades awarded were a 9, with 42% of all grades awarded at 7-9. A further 86% of awarded grades were at 4-9 and 75% awarded at grades 5-9. Our students have worked hard and have achieved a high level of deserved success. We are thrilled that they can take their next steps to further study, training and employment with confidence.

Our core values relate to academic excellence for all, the need for students to acquire knowledge, the need to contribute to society, and preparation for future employment, wherever in the world that might be. We also strongly believe that all students should have those opportunities, regardless of background. Our students have risen to the extremely challenging circumstances set before them, and we wish them all the best as they begin the next stage of their education, training or employment. Their results are outstanding, and we are immensely proud of their achievements. Whilst some are leaving us for their next steps, we will continue to offer support as Durham Johnston will always be their school. Congratulations Year 11 – it has been a pleasure to have you represent the school.

On a personal note, this is my last update as Headteacher, and I would like to thank all past and current parents, students and staff for making it such a rewarding experience. I have absolute confidence that the school will continue to nurture and support students, whilst ensuring they have the knowledge and skills necessary to lead happy and successful lives. 

Andrew O’Sullivan
Headteacher