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22/09/23

Thank you to the Company for delivering a great session for our year 7s 🧩 pic.twitter.com/Ir87zxYV1Q

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19/09/23

🚗 Year 7 students have been taking part in a Road Safety workshop. 🎭 Thank you to theatre group for the great session. pic.twitter.com/mXkNPOoxPv

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18/09/23

"I can't put into words how much our group enjoyed the tour."It was an honour and pleasure to welcome back students from the class of '63!A tour was hosted by our longest serving member of staff, Mr Hargreaves, before a presentation and discussion on the rebuild programme. pic.twitter.com/3usnKiFo6K

14/09/23

🏫🏗️ It was great to be able to talk to so many prospective students and families about our rebuilding project at our open evening. If you were unable to attend, or would like to know more, book onto one of our upcoming school tours: https://t.co/V7MRw6tcsQ pic.twitter.com/4E81peW8Ru

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13/09/23

😃 Thank you to everyone who visited us yesterday for our open evening.It was lovely to meet so many prospective students and parents. If you were unable to attend, or would like to visit us again, please book onto one of our School Tours: https://t.co/SHI6IqhEau pic.twitter.com/IIXV9v5IEc

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13/09/23

Excellent evening at Sonny touched a lung and heart, created art, used a laser cutter, ate freshly made pizza, bounced on a trampoline, learnt about rewards and enrichments, met some beautiful young people, spoke to passionate teachers & was inspired by the head! pic.twitter.com/CXITftU3Do

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12/09/23

TODAY!Open Evening from 5:30pm - 8:30pm.We're looking forward to meeting all our prospective students and families. pic.twitter.com/qNJVocHpQw

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06/09/23

OPEN EVENINGWe're looking forward to welcoming prospective families to view our school on Tuesday 12th September. The event runs from 5:30pm - 8:30pm with Headteacher speeches at 6pm and 7pm. pic.twitter.com/PtS6XgMQ01

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25/08/23

"I started my revision early and made sure I enjoyed my subjects and worked hard. I did everything I possibly could to get these results."Congratulations to Hannah, who will now study history, English literature, maths and further maths.https://t.co/5Rjst5gAHC pic.twitter.com/7kDcjikF3c

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24/08/23

"We are extremely proud of the achievements of our students who have worked incredibly hard." - Laura McGlashan, Head of schoolWell done to all students collecting their #GCSEResultshttps://t.co/JaF5QMqJaP pic.twitter.com/hneZdlSd7s

31/07/23

🪖 Year 9 students visited Ypres, Somme and Arras as part of a Battlefields tour for their History studies.⚫️ 2 of our students were chosen to lay a poppy wreath as part of the Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate.💬 "I feel like now we get to understand what they felt like" pic.twitter.com/24aXpEnGke

19/07/23

Absolutely brilliant time my son had, well done to the organisers.

19/07/23

Absolutely brilliant time my son had, well done to the organisers.

18/07/23

☀️ The sun was shining down on KS3 as they celebrated the diversity within our school community at the Cultural Summerfest👘 Hundreds of students took part in the event with traditional dress and flags on show🥫 Money was raised at the event for pic.twitter.com/EX04iVQZSt

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17/07/23

FREE summer activities for 11-16yr olds Book in now for a summer of music and fun https://t.co/RtSxayzzAa pic.twitter.com/UNugsJE2Qd

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14/07/23

FREE summer activities for 11-16yr olds Book in now for a summer of music and fun https://t.co/RtSxayzzAa pic.twitter.com/UNugsJE2Qd

26/06/23

📢 We're Hiring! (Harlow) have a vacancy for an Administrative Assistant📄 For a job description and application details, please visit our websitehttps://t.co/KHQ9Ta1iAE

26/06/23

📢 We're Hiring! (Harlow) have a vacancy for an Administrative Assistant📄 For a job description and application details, please visit our websitehttps://t.co/KHQ9Ta1iAE

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21/06/23

🙌 THANK YOU MR YOUNG ⭐️#ThankATeacherDay23⁰#ThankATeacherDay⁰#ThankATeacher pic.twitter.com/7pvLkXwkFg

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21/06/23

🙌 THANK YOU MS BRADY ⭐️#ThankATeacherDay23⁰#ThankATeacherDay⁰#ThankATeacher pic.twitter.com/0hYaYsTfwM

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GCSE Case Studies part 2

Posted: 27th August 2019

Students as young as 13 collected top grades in their GCSE exams at Burnt Mill Academy.

Children in Year 9 and 10 at the school pick two GCSE options each year, easing the pressure on them when they reach Year 11.

This year, for the first time, a group of Year 10 students were also put forward for their core subject of biology a year early – with impressive results.

Francis Collins, deputy headteacher - Year 11, said: “This is the first year we have put students in for the 9 to 1 graded biology exam a year early and they have surpassed all expectations.

“We wanted to be able to relieve the pressure on them a bit more going in to Year 11 and these guys were ready for it. They now have two less papers to sit in Year 11.”


Saule Nainyte picked up grade 8 in biology, grade 9 in citizenship and grade 8 in photography.

She said: “I am really happy. It is hard to believe it now, but I started in set four for science in Year 7. I was really motivated to move up as I really enjoyed it. Ever since Year 7, it has been my goal and my dream to move up to set one to get the best education I could in terms of science.

“I was happy with the decision to take biology early as it takes lots of pressure off of our shoulders.

“This result is crazy; I was not expecting a grade 8.”


Head boy Asa Fletcher-Snow collected grade 9 in biology, geography and French.

He said: “I was predicted a grade 8 in French, so was not expecting this result. I am really happy.

“The results have happened because I worked hard in lessons, paid attention and did lots of revision. We are lucky to have had really good teachers. Saturday school really helped to prepare us for the exams, too. I realised how important those sessions were.

“The results today go to show how much difference those sessions make as I am sure I would not have got those results without the extra sessions. They make sure you get everything done and our teachers are there to help. They are definitely worthwhile and they definitely help.

“Taking exams early has helped to get me used to the whole system. I know what I need to do for next year to make it easier for me. I like this system; it helps with the results and lightens the load for Year 11.”


Amy Short picked up grade 8 in biology and grade 9 in French.

She said: “I hoped to get these results, but I was nervous collecting them. I was a wimp and got my mum to open them! I feel really happy.”

Mum Lynn said: “I am very proud; she’s a clever girl.

“She has got three in the bag now from Year 9 and 10, which makes a big difference in calming the nerves. I think it is a really good system. I am a teacher and work with lots of different schools; this system works really well.”


Isaac Cook achieved a grade 8 in biology and grade 8 in statistics.

He said: “I realised I had to put in that extra effort at school to get these results. I liked that it meant I didn’t have to do quite as much at home.”

Mum Julia Bull said: “By attending the extra revision sessions, it means they get some downtime, playing their music or on the computer or whatever. Otherwise, it would be stressful for the family as well.

“I think the way the system is here is really good.”


Shreyas Pouli picked up a grade 9 in biology and grade 7 in French.

He said: “At first, it was a bit daunting to take biology early, but it is way better to have done things the way we have as it gives us less stress in Year 11. Now we have got used to science and the way it is done, I feel a lot more prepared for next year.

“The study clubs have helped so much; I owe everything to my teachers. It has been phenomenal. Yes, getting up early on a Saturday can be annoying, but I look back now and realise it has helped me so much. You do not realise it at the time, but it has been an amazing help.”


Year 9 Tia Allison collected a grade 8 in music.

She said: “I made sure I picked a subject I loved doing. It was clearly the right decision as I got a grade 8!

“I came to Saturday school and study clubs because you get more one-to-one time with your teachers which is better than learning on your own. I think it helps a lot.

“I feel confident now going into Year 10 after this. By Year 11, I hope to be even more relaxed with the exams. When I speak to people who do not go to our school, they say they wished they could take some of their GCSEs in Year 9.”

Tia will take biology a year early in Year 10, along with her chosen options of history and Spanish.

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