Bristol GCSE results day 2024: Live updates as students around Bristol receive their results

These were the scenes across Bristol as students collected their GCSE results.

Go here to see more photos as students celebrate their fantastic results.

20% of grades awarded were grade 8 and 41% of grades were grade 8 or 9 at Queen Elizabeth's Hospital.

61% of grades awarded at grade 7 or above.

12% of students secured straight 8s or 9s across all their subjects.

Head Rupert Heathcote commented: “We are incredibly proud of our pupils’ achievements this year.

“Their hard work and commitment, combined with the excellent support of our teaching staff, has resulted in another set of outstanding GCSE results.

“These results are a testament to the quality of education we provide at QEH and will set our pupils up for success in their future studies.”

21% of grades at Clifton College were grade 9s and 54% of grades were 7 or above.

Head of College, Dr Tim Greene, said: “I would like to congratulate all our pupils on securing such an excellent set of results. Today we have seen that the hard work of the pupils and the support of their teachers have really paid off.

“I very much look forward to welcoming all the pupils back in a few weeks as they start their post-16 studies, ready to enjoy all that the Sixth Form has to offer.”

33% of exams were awarded the top grade of 9 and 55% of grades awarded at grade 8 or 9 at Bristol Grammar School.

Six students achieved all 9s (with 5 taking 11 GCSEs) and 88 students secured eight or more grades 7 or above.

Head of BGS Jaideep Barot said: “I’m delighted at incredible success, both at top end, and for those who have done better than they may have thought possible across the grading range.

“I have immense pride in all of these pupils, who together are a hard-working, kind and wonderful year group and I am in awe – quite apart from their obvious academic success – when I think of everything else they have done in their time so far with us.

“I hope they are looking forward to their Sixth Form studies with us – together with dozens of new friends from across Bristol who are joining us – as much as we are. We can’t wait to get started – but let’s let them enjoy this wonderful and momentous day first!” 

Venturers’ Academy, a special school for autistic children, are celebrating their students remarkable achievements.

The 16 students accomplished Functional Skills and AQA Unit Awards in subjects including Maths, Science, Art, Humanities, Sports and Fitness.

Lewis achieved Grade 6 in Maths and English Language, Grade 5 in Statistics, Functional Skills 2 in Maths and English, and passed Art, Humanities, Science, Sport and Fitness.

He said: “Some people thought that I wasn’t capable, and for a while I believed them, but thanks to my amazing mother's determination and my own hard work, I have achieved amazing things!”

Lewis’ mum said: “When Lewis was younger, we were told that he wouldn't be able to do this, but his determination shone through, and he has really excelled. We’re very grateful for all the help and support from school, where Lewis is always achieving above and beyond. We are so proud of him.”

Ryan achieved a Grade 5 in Maths, Grade 3 in English Language and Statistics, Functional Skills 2 in Maths and English, and he also passed in Science, Humanities, Art, Sports and Fitness. He said: “I didn’t think I’d achieve these results, I’m amazed and so proud.”

Ryan’s mum said: “I'm incredibly proud of Ryan and the opportunity he's been given to learn, and to sit his GCSEs. He's found it really challenging, before sitting his exams and on the day, but he wanted the opportunity, and he has done us all proud. More importantly, he's done himself proud, and this has really opened up doors for him to achieve and to do what he wants. Thank you to all the teachers at Venturers’ Academy for believing in him and giving him the best start in life.”

Ellis, who will be joining the Venturers’ Academy sixth form in September, achieved a GCSE Grade 2 in English Language, Functional Skills 1 in Maths and 2 in English, as well as passing Science, Humanities, Art, Sports and Fitness.

Lakhile joined Venturers’ Academy in 2016, when he was pre-verbal and communicated primarily through music. He has achieved Functional Skills 2 in Maths and English and passed Science, Humanities, Art, Sports and Fitness. Having won a series of awards for his musical talent during his time at Venturers’ Academy, Lakhile is now going on to study music production and performance at Access Creative College.

Lakhile’s mum said: “My son has a truly bright future ahead of him, and all thanks to Venturers’ Academy. Initially, we didn’t know if he would be able to achieve his Maths and English level 1, but the teachers put him in for level 2 and then provided the support he needed to achieve this goal. This is the icing on the cake that means Lakhile has even more opportunities at college. We are ever so grateful to his teachers, especially to his music teacher and mentor Alphonso Archer. The school’s motto ‘where everything’s possible’ is more than just words, it’s a belief and an ethos that makes dreams come true.”

82% of students achieved a 4 or higher in English and Maths at St Bede's Catholic College.

33% of all grades were 7 or higher.

Rob King, Principal, said: “This fantastic group of students has lived through a hugely challenging time. Despite the uncertainty, they have worked hard and risen to the challenges in a way that is so impressive.

“These children have grown in all aspects of their life, but today is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their academic successes. Although we have many great performances at the top end, with large numbers of grades 8 and 9, we want to recognise all the huge achievements from students that have been dealing with very difficult circumstances.

“These students have earned the grades that will allow them to take their next steps in life. The students are a credit to themselves, their families and the college and we know they are going to make important contributions to our society in the future”.

“I would also like to thank the staff who have supported the students wonderfully, both through emotional care and in preparing them well for their examinations.”

Sir Bernard Lovell Academy celebrates students' success as 16 students achieved at least 8 or more grades 7 to 9, including Natasha who achieved an impressive nine grade 9s!

Robin Bassford, Headteacher, commented “It has been a great privilege to work with this group students whose determination, resilience and collaboration have been rewarded with an excellent set of results.

“The unwavering support, encouragement and care provided by the staff at SBL and their parents have played a significant part in their success. We wish all of our Year 11 leavers well and look forward to welcoming many of them back in September to start sixth form”.

Trinity Academy marks a milestone as its first intake of students receive their GCSE results.

25% of the grades were grade 7 or above, and the best results came from creative subjects including Art, Music and Dance.

Pupil premium students have outperformed their non pupil premium counterparts in terms of progress they have made in English and Maths since primary school.

Headteacher, Eiron Bailey said, “I am absolutely delighted with our first set of GCSE results. They are testament to the hard work of our wonderful students and staff.

“It is particularly challenging for new schools to achieve strong GCSE results in their first year and Trinity has risen to the challenge. A particular joy is to see our students able to access their post 16 places of choice because of their exceptional outcomes here, with many staying with us as we open our new Sixth Form this September.”

Neil Blundell, CEO of Cathedral Schools Trust said “We are delighted that Trinity Academy has produced such a stunning set of results making such a positive contribution to education across Bristol. Staff and students have worked incredibly hard over more than five years realising an ambitious educational vision for the local community and for Bristol.”

84% of students at Bristol Free School achieved grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 66% grades 5 or better.

42% of all grades were grade 7 or better.

Mrs King (Headteacher) said: “I am absolutely delighted with this year's GCSE and BTEC results! We are all so proud of how hard this cohort have worked in very challenging circumstances.

“The number of students achieving a grade 4 and above in English and maths is fantastic and an important benchmark for their progress onto post 16 courses.

“We look forward to welcoming students back to our Sixth Form.”

BDS student Ka Yui Lam wants to be an Aerospace Engineer and is delighted to get 8s in his Maths and Sciences.

When he moved to the UK from Hong Kong, he says that he found Maths really difficult and he’s grateful to his teacher for developing a love of the subject.

Students across Bristol have been receiving their GCSE results today.

Here are all the results published so far

Congratulations to Collegiate student Max on his amazing GCSE results!

Max achieved 7 grade 9s and 2 grade 8s

50% of grades at Collegiate were grade 7 or above and 14% were grade 9.

17% of students achieved all grades 7 or above.

Mr McCullough. Head of Collegiate, said: “At Collegiate, we have always maintained that the success of a young person should not be measured by the grades they achieve following a series of examinations.

“We believe that the way they develop as an individual, the nature of their personality and the soft skills that they acquire along the way are what really dictate whether a school career has been successful or not.

“This cohort have developed into terrific young people; the fact that they have also achieved magnificent GCSE results is simply the icing on the cake.”

Overall, 21.7% of grades in England were grade 7 or above compared to 21.6% in 2023, and 67.4% were grade 4 or above compared to 67.8% in 2023.

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To celebrate the hard work and determination of GCSE pupils, various restaurants across the country are offering free food to them on results day.

Here is a list of a few places to visit for a free meal on GCSE results day