Bolton student secures top grades on GCSE Results Day

Jada, a pupil at Thornleigh Salesian College, earned seven grade 9s, one grade 8, and a Level 2 Distinction in dance.

She told The Bolton News about her efforts.

She said: “I worked really hard for these results, revising for countless hours whilst balancing my dance training and rehearsals.

“I’m incredibly grateful to my teachers for all of their support throughout my GCSEs, as well as my family and friends for their wholehearted encouragement.

“I couldn’t have done it without them.”

Alongside her academic studies, Jada competed in dance events and performed internationally, including at Disneyland Paris just before her GCSE mock exams.

She said: “Some of my best memories from school are rooted in dance — I’m really grateful for the experiences Thornleigh has given me.”

She wants to go into finance (Image: UGC)

Jada now plans to study mathematics, economics, and philosophy at college, with the goal of studying philosophy and economics at the London School of Economics.

She hopes to pursue a career in finance.

Nationally, GCSE results in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland remained broadly stable compared to last year, with a slight increase in the proportion of top grades.

Around 22 per cent of entries achieved a grade seven or above, while more than two-thirds secured at least a grade four pass.

A small improvement in maths attainment was also recorded, though significant regional differences persist.

London had the highest proportion of top grades, while northern regions continued to lag behind.

Girls outperformed boys overall, the figures had shown.

Thornleigh is a co-educational, Roman Catholic secondary school and sixth form located in Astley Bridge.

Educating pupils aged 11–18, it is rooted in the Salesian values of Saint John Bosco, emphasising high-quality pastoral care, community compassion, and inclusive personal development alongside academic study.