England and Manchester City Lottie Day gets GCSE results

Lottie Day, a student at Ripon Grammar School, achieved four grade 9s, three 8s, a 7 and a 6 while balancing her studies with an elite sporting schedule.

The 16-year-old recently signed a two-year contract with Manchester City Women’s Under-21s and has represented England at Under-16 and Under-17 level.

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She said: “I’m really pleased with my results. It hasn’t always been easy balancing football and school, but all the hard work has paid off.”

Lottie’s success comes after a year spent juggling classes with training camps, matches and international travel, resulting in her missing three school days each week.

Her school worked closely with her and her family to support her studies around her football commitments.

Jonathan Webb, headmaster at Ripon Grammar School, said: “Lottie has shown exceptional commitment, resilience and maturity in balancing the demands of elite sport with her education.

“We are incredibly proud of everything she has achieved, both academically and on the football pitch, and we wish her every success as she embarks on this exciting new chapter with Manchester City.”

Lottie with her very proud parents (Image: Provided)

Her parents, Kevin and Lucy, also praised both their daughter and the school for managing the challenge.

Dad Kevin said: “We’re incredibly proud of Lottie. She has worked so hard, not only to develop as a footballer but also to make sure she achieved the GCSE results she wanted.

“Ripon Grammar School were fantastic throughout her GCSE studies, showing real flexibility around her ever-changing football commitments.

“Their support meant she was able to give everything both on the pitch and in the classroom.”

Lottie has enjoyed a rapid rise in football over the past two years, playing for Sheffield United Women’s first team and Under-21s, captaining the club’s Under-16s, and earning England honours at Under-16 and Under-17 level.

She was named Player of the Match on her England Under-16 debut in a win against Denmark, before representing England at the Mondial Montaigu tournament in France.

Now preparing to study A-levels, she remains determined to continue progressing in both education and sport as she chases her dream of reaching the highest levels of the women’s game.