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Westbourne celebrates exceptional GCSE results – with one extraordinary story

21 August 2025

As Westbourne School marks another year of truly excellent GCSE grades, one story stands out as particularly remarkable: the achievement of Harry Clark, a Year 6 pupil who has taken GCSE Further Mathematics – and achieved an extraordinary Grade 9 and Grade 8 (equivalent to A*).

Harry’s GCSE Mathematics teacher, Mr Biggane, shared his pride:

“Harry has not only achieved the extraordinary, but as a Year 6 pupil he fitted in seamlessly with the Year 11s as a well-liked member of the class. It’s a well-deserved achievement after all his hard work – we are so proud of him.”

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Despite his incredible talent, Harry takes his success in his stride. His parents, Laura and Richard (photo above), describe him as “a happy young boy who enjoys running and watching Formula 1.”
They recall spotting Harry’s mathematical gifts at an early age:

“At three years old, when we took him shopping, he would veer towards the maths books. We bought him a few and instantly saw that he was quite exceptional. By the age of five, he had already mastered trigonometry, and at nine he sat his GCSE Foundation papers in Maths, dropping only five marks across the entire set of exams.”

Looking ahead, Harry will now begin working on the A Level Mathematics syllabus from September, with plans to sit the qualification well ahead of his peers.

Headteacher Mr Edmanson added:

"Harry’s achievement is truly inspirational. To see a pupil in Year 6 perform at this exceptional level is extraordinary, but equally impressive is the humility and joy he brings to his learning. He is a shining example of what can be achieved with curiosity, perseverance and the right support. We are immensely proud of him and excited to see what he accomplishes next.”

Harry’s story is not only a testament to his natural ability and determination, but also reflects Westbourne’s commitment to nurturing every pupil’s potential, wherever their talents may lie.

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