2/9/2004 - Director of Education visits Morton School to celebrate exam result success

Today, Victoria Ashfield, Corporate Director - Education visited staff and pupils at Morton School in Carlisle to congratulate them on this years exam result success. Over 50% of students at the school received 5 A* - C GCSE passes. The highest pass rate in the schools history is 41% therefore this year's results are a significant improvement making Morton the most improved school in the County.

County Councillor Joan Stocker, Cabinet spokesperson for Education says

"I am delighted with the results achieved by students at Morton school. It is lovely to see the school doing so well under the new leadership."

Victoria Ashfield, Corporate Director - Education says

"Morton school is a successful achieving local school with highly motivated staff who expect high standards from their pupils. I was very pleased to meet some of the staff and students today to congratulate them on the school's success."

Heather Sargeson, Headteacher says

"I am extremely proud of this year's exam result success. Becoming the most improved school in the County & the second highest achieving school in Carlisle getting 5 A* - C GCSE passes is an outstanding achievement. I would like to thank all the staff for their hard work and dedication over the past year. I would particularly like to thank Mike Stainton, our Key Stage 4 Manager & his tutor team, who have done an excellent job in supporting, encouraging and guiding our students through the last year. All of us here are extremely proud of Morton. We are all committed to raising standards at the school to make sure that Morton is the first choice secondary school for parents in our local community."