At an event attended by staff, friends, and family members, students marked the culmination of five years of study and celebrated results that will open doors to further education, training and employment.

Many students are now preparing to embark on a diverse range of college courses. These include traditional subjects such as geography, maths, and the sciences, alongside more specialist options such as digital music production, land-based engineering, forensics, criminology, patisserie, and bricklaying. These courses will be studied at a variety of post-16 providers, with places secured at destinations including Wilberforce College, Wyke College, Bishop Burton College and St Mary’s Sixth Form College.

A large number of students have also been successful in securing apprenticeships in a broad range of in-demand trades including hydrocarbon production (Perenco), renewable energy (RWE), social care (Shores Homecare), and manufacturing and joinery (Howden’s), either directly with employers or through providers such as HETA (Humberside Engineering and Training Association).

Headteacher Mark Crofts said: “We are immensely proud of our Year 11 students, who have worked with determination and focus to achieve results to be proud of. These achievements open the doors to exciting new opportunities, whether continuing their studies at college, pursuing apprenticeships, or beginning training and employment.

“It was a pleasure to welcome Year 11 back to school, many joined by family and friends, to share in this important milestone. Results day is always a special occasion and it was wonderful to see students celebrating their hard work alongside those who have supported them throughout their journey.

“I would also like to thank our dedicated staff, parents, carers, and families for the invaluable encouragement and support they have given our students throughout their time with us. Our Year 11s have shown resilience and commitment and they leave not only with strong qualifications, but also with the skills, experiences, and confidence to thrive in the next chapter of their lives.

“We look forward to hearing about all they go on to achieve, and they will always remain an important part of the Withernsea High School community.”

Alongside their curriculum studies, the Year 11 cohort has benefited from a comprehensive programme of careers guidance and support throughout their time at school. In Key Stage 3 (Years 7 to 9), the foundations were laid for developing key employability skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership. These were nurtured through a wide range of activities, including enterprise days, communication workshops, workplace visits, and talks from inspirational speakers.

In Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11), students engaged in a more focused programme of activities designed to prepare them for post-16 progression and life beyond high school. College taster visits, a dedicated careers fair, further workplace visits, and a full week of work experience provided students with valuable opportunities to interact directly with employers and post-16 providers.

Additional support was delivered through workshops on personal statement writing and CV development. Meanwhile, a dedicated application support day, interview skills workshop and mock interview event, all ensured that students were well prepared to present themselves with confidence.

Underpinning the school’s programme of careers events are one-to-one interview sessions, led by careers leader Viki Foster. These sessions provide tailored support for every student, helping them to explore their options, understand the pathways available, and feel fully prepared and confident to pursue their chosen destinations.

Viki Foster said: “Individual careers interviews give us the opportunity to focus on each student’s ambitions and provide personalised guidance to support their next steps. By helping them recognise their strengths and align these with future opportunities, we ensure they are well-equipped to make informed decisions about their post-16 pathways. I’m delighted that our students have worked hard to reach their destinations of choice and I look forward to welcoming them back in the future as part of our alumni and employer network, supporting the next generation of students.”

Results day photographs
All photos courtesy of Terry Bearpark/Holderness Gazette.