Mangotsfield GCSE students celebrate 

MANGOTSFIELD School leaders said they were “celebrating another set of strong results” with departing students this year.

The school said there had been a “significant increase” in the number of pupils achieving a grade 4 and 5 in both English and Maths for the second year running. 

Head teacher Hetty Blackmore said: “There are so many individual successes to be proud of, and the school is delighted by the personal achievements of the entire cohort. 

“Whilst it is hard to select students to praise individually, several have exceeded expectations at a national level.”

Students whose achievements were highlighted by the school include:

•Mishka Chouhan, who achieved five grade 9s, two grade 8s and two grade 7s.

•George Jones: four 9s, three 8s and two 6s.

•Rowan Hughes: four 9s, two 8s and two grade 7s

•Gabriella Unciano: four grade 9s, three 8s and two 6s

•Tristan Hughes: three 9s, four 8s and two 7s

•Toby Walker: two 9s, four 8s, two 7s, two 6s

•Nikola Saldaka: one 9, six 8s, one 7, one 6.

•Connor Rigby: one 9, one 8, four 7s, one 6.

•Natalia Pearce: three 8s, four 7s, one 6.

•Joe Threlfall: one 8, three 7s, three 6s, two 5s

Mrs Blackmore said: “We are delighted for the students.

“The effort and dedication shown during their final year has been inspiring, and I am so pleased with the progress and results of so many. 

“We wish them all the best for their bright and brilliant futures.

“This is a testament to the hard work of the students and the dedication of our staff at the school.”  

Students leave Mangotsfield after Year 11, with some going on to the Downend Sixth Form Centre which serves both Downend School and Mangotsfield School, while others will go to colleges including St Brendan’s and SGS, apprenticeships and training.