Louka admitted she cried happy tears as she celebrated three Grade 9s and four Grade 8s among her fantastic results.

“I am really proud of achieving a Grade 9 in Maths,” she said. “It was hard. I am also pleased I got a Grade 9 in English Language – that surprised me as I have never had that grade before.”

She is going to Burnley College to study A-Levels in Maths, Biology, Chemistry and French.

Louka want to be a marine biologist and work in Indonesia.

“I have wanted to be a marine biologist since I was six. I have been to Indonesia and I love scuba diving, I have a scuba diving qualification and have done around 20 dives.

“I love exploring under water so it all fits together. In Indonesia there is a lot of speaking French, which is why I have chosen French.”

 

Molly will take English Language, History, and Criminology A-Levels at Burnley College.

“I achieved a Grade 9 in History and in Religious Studies which I was shocked about! I was worrying about Maths too but I got a Grade 6 so I am pleased with that.”

 

Zohar celebrated an 8:8 in Combined Science along with Grade 8s in Maths and Religious Studies.

“I want to go into finance. It was actually being on the Young Enterprise scheme at school and being in charge of the finance department which made me want to do this.

“I am going to Burnley College to do A-Levels in Maths, Geography, Computer Science and Chemistry.”

 

Tia  got the grades she needed to study Forensics at Burnley College.

Mum Sharon said: “I am so proud of her, she has had a lot of struggles but she has worked really hard to ensure she can go to Burnley College and study Forensics.”

 

Class of 2025 Head Girl Maisie is off to Clitheroe Grammar School Sixth Form to study Further Maths, Maths, Computer Science and Classics.

“I want to do a Computer Science Degree and just see where it takes me.

“I was pleased with a Grade 8 in Spanish as I always thought I would get a 7 at the most. I was also happy with Grade 6 in Further Maths as that was a hard exam.

“I was just one mark off a Grade 9 in Religious Studies so it is being remarked.”

 

Kayleen is hoping to go into the medical sector, maybe as a paediatrician.
She achieved two Grade 8s among her 9 GCSEs.

“I am going to Burnley College to study Biology, Chemistry and Psychology A-Level.

“I want to do something medical and probably a paediatrician as I enjoy working with children.”

 

Meerab wants to be a neuro-surgeon and achieved a Grade 9 in Religious Studies and Photography, among other top results.

“I am going to Burnley College to do A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology.

“I want to be a surgeon and a number of my relatives are neurosurgeons. I think it’s amazing that, as a doctor, you can change people’s lives.”

 

Sam and Matty are going to Myerscough College to study golf.

Sam said: “I have a handicap of 6 and play at Clitheroe Golf Club. I want to pursue a career in golf, whether it’s caddying or a tour organiser.”

Matty plays off 8 at Burnley Golf Club.

Both will represent East Lancs in the Lancashire Trophy at Royal Lytham.