The Academy, Selsey

The Academy, Selsey Continues to Impress with GCSE Results.

Students at The Academy, Selsey are celebrating another strong set of GCSE results, with more students making excellent progress across a wealth of subjects and an increasing number achieving the very highest grades.

This year has seen a particularly impressive rise in top grades, with over 100 Grade 7’s or better achieved across the Academy – a 35% increase on the previous year. This reflects the ambition and determination of our students, alongside the commitment of staff who have supported them throughout their GCSE journey.

The Academy is proud to recognise three of our outstanding high achievers this year, whose dedication and remarkable performance are a testament to their commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes. Charlie Ross achieved Grade 9s in both English Language and Maths alongside Grade 8s across the board, all whilst supporting the school in his role as Head Student. Oliver Bow made exceptional levels of progress, achieving a Grade 8 average as well as a Distinction* in Health and Fitness. Becci Muller secured an impressive array of Grades 7 and 8, as well as a Grade 9 in English Language and a Distinction* in Health and Fitness.

It has also been fantastic to see some of the Academy’s newer subjects excel. Dance achieved top grades across the board, demonstrating the strength and breadth of our developing curriculum. This success sits alongside continued excellent performance in more traditional academic subjects, with Triple Science once again producing particularly impressive outcomes.

Headteacher Jo Ford said:
“We are incredibly proud of our students and everything they have achieved. It is particularly pleasing to see more young people achieving the highest GCSE grades and strong progress being made across such a wide range of subjects.

“Seeing newer areas of our curriculum, such as Dance, achieving alongside established strengths such as Triple Science demonstrates that our students can excel in many different areas. These results are testament to their hard work, the dedication of our staff and the support of our families.

“Most importantly, behind every result is an individual young person taking their next step. We wish every one of our students the very best as they move on to sixth form, college, apprenticeships and the next stage of their lives.”
The Academy would like to congratulate the Class of 2026 and thank staff, parents and carers for the support they have provided throughout the students’ time at the school.

If you would like to be part of this success, join us at our Open Evening on Thursday 24th September, 4.30pm–7.30pm, with Headteacher’s talks at 5.00pm and 6.30pm.

🎓 Good Luck, Year 11! 🎓

The wait is nearly over – your GCSE results are ready! We’re looking forward to welcoming you into school from 10:00am today.

Staff will be on hand to celebrate with you, answer any questions and offer advice and support with your next steps.

📌 Remember: Results can only be given directly to students. If someone is collecting on your behalf, they must bring a signed letter of permission. Any results not collected will be posted home.

Whatever is inside that envelope, be proud of how far you’ve come. Good luck, Year 11 – we can’t wait to see you! 💙

🎉 GCSE Results Day – Tomorrow! 🎉
📅 Time: 10:00–11:00am
⭐ Not long now – we can’t wait to see you! 🤞
Important: Results can only be given to students. If you can’t make it, send someone with a signed letter. Any uncollected results will be posted home.

Selsey Community Needs You!
Looking to refresh your CV and get back into employment? 🤝

Volunteering with the Selsey Care Shop is a fantastic way to gain recent experience, build confidence, and support your local community after taking time out for family.

We're looking for volunteers to help with:
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IT and Bookkeeping support 💻

Times are flexible, with options to work from home or in the community!

👉 Ready to start? Pop into the Care Shop on the High Street today, or call us on 01243 201616. We’d love to have you on board!

📩 Our final Headteacher’s letter of the year is now available!

As another fantastic year comes to a close, thank you for your continued support throughout 2025–26.

📖 Our end-of-year newsletter will also be available via the link below by the end of today, celebrating another memorable year at The Academy, Selsey.

We wish all of our students, families and staff a safe, happy and restful summer break. ☀️💙💛

📢 Keen on Friday (Thursday)! 📢
We know it’s Thursday, but with so many end-of-term messages flying around, we didn’t want this to get lost! For one week only, we are sharing this early. This is the very first message for our Year 10 students as they officially transition into Year 11!
Here is your quick heads-up:
🎭 Your Backstage Pass: Meet Mrs Keen, your Raising Standards Lead! This weekly newsletter will be your guide through all the preparation and "dress rehearsals" of the year ahead.
☀️ Beat the Summer Slide: Did you know students can lose up to 40% of their learning gains over the summer? Check the doc for our summer revision packages to keep your brain sharp.
🔄 Big Changes in September: Traditional tutor groups are being replaced by targeted "Morning Magnifiers," alongside our after-school Period 6 sessions.
📅 Return Date: Friday 4th September.

Check out the attached Keen on Friday for all the welcome details and revision links!

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