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Derbyshire Live also covered Steve's story of hard work and determination, read the full article below
#GCSEResults #DerbyshireLive #StudentSuccess #ProudSchool #FutureStars #SchoolPrideA Derby student with a six hour round commute is marking his exam success this GCSE results day 🎉
Steve Gourgel, originally from Angola, has shown peers and staff at Lees Brook Academy, part of the Archway Learning Trust, that determination knows no boundaries, after completing 9 GCSE and Vocational exams this summer despite a lengthy commute and language barrier 👏
Steve, aged 16, is now set to continue in education and will start his Level 3 BTEC in Business Studies. The youngster first came from Angola to Derby in December 2023, speaking only Portuguese and limited English when he enrolled at the Chaddesden school.
After moving to Leicestershire in March 2025, Steve was keen to stay at Lees Brook Academy, on Morley Road, to sit his exams due to the high standard of teaching and strong relationships he’d built with his teachers. He decided to take on the six hour round commute, leaving the house around 6am and embarking on a lengthy walk, two buses and a taxi to get to and from school 😲
Alongside the gruelling journey, adapting to a new way of life and making new friends, Steve never let this impact his attendance or punctuality. He has now secured his predicted grades in his exams – a culmination of an extraordinary journey marked by perseverance, grit, and resilience.
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🎉 We’re incredibly proud! 🎉
One of our amazing students was featured on ITV News last night following the release of GCSE results 📺✨
Steve's hard work, resilience, and determination truly shone and we couldn’t be more thrilled to see his story shared on such a big platform. 🌟
Check out the full piece on the link below
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GCSE success for Angolan asylum seeker who didn't speak English two years ago - Latest From ITV News
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Watch the latest from ITV News - Steven Gourgel came to the UK in 2023 with almost no English. He made a six-hour roundtrip from Leicestershire to Derby to get his GCSE results today0 CommentsComment on Facebook
We are delighted to continue to see Lees Brook academy go from strength to strength each year, and this summer’s Year 11 results are another wonderful milestone in that journey. We are immensely proud of each and every one of our students, their hard work, resilience, and determination have truly paid off. These results are a testament not only to their dedication but also to the support of our exceptional staff and families who have championed them every step of the way ... See MoreSee Less
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