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Downside School in Somerset has offered its warm congratulations all its pupils who have received their GCSE results today.

Over a quarter of the grades gained by the pupils were a Grade 8 or 9, with nearly half of all grades awarded being a Grade 7 or above. Particular congratulations go to Alex, who gained straight Grade 9s across all ten of his subjects, and to twins Ned and Molly, both of whom achieved nine Grade 9s and two Grade 8s in their eleven subjects. These are exceptional achievements and were celebrated equally alongside the success of all the pupils who worked so hard to match or exceed their target grades.

Downside is committed to catering for the full range of academic abilities, whilst offering a broad and challenging curriculum. The school encourage its pupils to study subjects which they enjoy and value, and this enables them to grow and flourish in their academic journey. The school offers its thanks to academic and pastoral staff who have worked tirelessly in helping pupils to achieve the grades that will give them confidence in their ongoing studies for A-Levels and BTECs.

Downside pupils can look forward with excitement to the start of the new academic year as they move into the Sixth Form.

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