Salford’s local MP, Hazel Blears
has today congratulated students and teachers on the outstanding
improvement in this year's GCSE results.
Almost 68% of Salford pupils achieved five or more A*-C grades,
which is another big improvement on last year's results of 60%.
Hazel said:
“This is a fantastic result for Salford’s secondary schools.
An 8% increase in one year is a massive leap forward. Pupils,
teachers, staff, governors, parents and the local council should
all feel very proud of what has been achieved.
"Good results are the product of
students’ hard work and excellent teaching in the
system.
“The Government's ambition is to
make sure every student reaches their maximum potential – providing
more challenging work for the brightest pupils and targeted support
for those who fall behind.
“We want all young people to
achieve success and GCSEs give them a respected qualification and a
worthwhile goal – enabling them to take a broad range of subjects,
in depth, and preparing them for study at a higher level or
employment.
”These results show the benefits
of sustained extra investment in teachers and resources in the
education system and our radical reforms over the last 11
years.
“I again congratulate Salford
children on their fantastic achievement.”
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