Reflections from Okere Community School’s 2025 P.L.E Performance
- Okere City
- Feb 3
- 12 min read
Updated: 7 days ago
Over the past three years, our community school in Northern Uganda has witnessed a truly inspiring academic journey; one that reflects not only improving examination results, but also the power of consistent investment in rural education, dedicated teachers, resilient learners and supportive partners. As we review the Primary Leaving Examination (P.L.E) outcomes from 2023 to 2025, we are filled with pride and renewed commitment to our mission of providing quality education to children from underserved communities in northern Uganda.
A Clear Upward Academic Trend
Our P.L.E performance data tells a compelling story of growth and transformation:
2023 Results
15 candidates sat for the exams
0 First Grade
8 second grades
6 third grades
1 fourth grade
2024 Results
18 candidates sat for the exams
0 first grade
18 second grades
The 2024 results marked a significant leap forward. Achieving 100% second grades was a milestone that affirmed improvements in teaching quality, learner support and academic discipline. While we did not yet secure a First Grade, the uniform strength across all candidates showed that our interventions were working.
2025 Results
34 candidates sat for the exams
2 First Grades
32 Second Grades
The 2025 results represent our strongest performance yet. Doubling our candidate numbers while also securing 2 first grades for the first time is an extraordinary achievement. We did not only emerge as the best school in Otuke District but our performance from the 2024 results improved by 156%. Impressively, 1 of our learners also attained 7 aggregates making him the second-best pupil in Otuke District. While 32 of candidates scored got second grade scores, 6 of them attained 13 aggregates missing the first-grade mark by just one point.
What Changed? Investing in Rural Education
These improvements did not happen by chance. They are the result of deliberate and sustained efforts to uplift rural education standards. Below are the key factors that contributed to the improvement in our PLE results include:
Teacher Capacity Building: Continuous mentorship, training workshops and performance monitoring strengthened instructional quality.
Learning Materials: Increased access to textbooks, revision papers and reading resources improved learner preparedness.
Extended Study Support: Extra classes, holiday coaching and peer study groups created more opportunities for mastery.
Community Engagement: Parents and guardians became more involved in their children’s learning journeys.
Holistic Support for Vulnerable Children: School meals, counseling and basic scholastic materials reduced barriers for children from low-income households.
Supportive Partners: We thank Segal Family Foundation, Azurit Foundation and Stanbic Bank Uganda for supporting our community school with the resources that enabled this growth.
Education as a Tool for Equity
In Otuke and Agago districts, many families struggle with poverty, climate-related livelihood shocks and limited access to public services. For these children, education is not merely about grades; it is a pathway to dignity, confidence and future opportunity. Each improved result represents a child who now has a stronger chance of progressing to secondary school and beyond.
Our work focuses particularly on children who might otherwise be left behind: those from rural villages, female learners at risk of early dropout and pupils from households unable to afford private schooling. Academic success in this context is both an educational and social justice achievement.
Looking Ahead
While we celebrate this progress, we remain focused on continuous improvement. Our goals moving forward include:
Increasing the number of first grades
Expanding access to science and digital learning tools
Strengthening English and numeracy foundations in lower classes
Deepening partnerships with parents, local leaders and education stakeholders
The journey from predominantly third and fourth grades in 2023 to first and second grades in 2025 demonstrates what is possible when rural education receives intentional support. These results are not just statistics; they are stories of perseverance, community effort and the belief that every child, regardless of geographical location or income level, deserves quality education.
We are proud of our learners, grateful to our teachers and inspired by the communities of Otuke and Agago who continue to believe in the transformative power of education. The progress we see today is only the beginning of an even brighter future.
Meet Our P7 Class of 2025 and See their PLE Results Here
Jason Makavelli Ojok-Okello
Thirteen year old Jason Ojok Okello from Okere village loves English and Mathematics. He enjoys playing football and admires his teachers for guiding students on good behavior. Jason dreams of becoming a space engineer and an artist. Inspired by his parents and Cristiano Ronaldo, he encourages children to go to school and work hard and parents to support their education.
ENG : 2
MTC : 2
SST : 2
SCI : 1
Agg. : 7
DIV : 1
Opio Solomon
Solomon Opio, 14, enjoys Science and music, dance and drama, and admires his schoolmates’ hard work. He dreams of becoming a doctor to save lives. Inspired by his head teacher, he urges pupils to be respectful and hardworking, and parents to support their children’s needs.
ENG : 3
MTC : 3
SST : 3
SCI : 2
Agg. : 11
DIV : 1
Geoffrey Okello
Geoffrey Okello, 17, excels in Mathematics and Science and values his teachers’ guidance on good behavior. He hopes to become a doctor to improve maternal and child healthcare and reduce infant mortality. Motivated by his class teacher, he encourages children to attend school and parents to pay fees on time.
ENG : 4
MTC : 3
SST : 4
SCI : 2
Agg. : 13
DIV : 2
Okeng Isaac
Isaac Okeng, 15, admires his school director’s humility and support for the community. He enjoys Science and music, dance and drama, and dreams of becoming a doctor to help reduce infant mortality. He encourages children to respect elders and parents to support their education.
ENG : 4
MTC : 5
SST : 3
SCI : 2
Agg. : 14
DIV : 2
Sahifa Aceng
Sahifa Aceng, 17, enjoys English, school agriculture and the strong cooperation within her school community. She hopes to become a doctor to improve community health. Inspired by her parents and teachers, she stays focused and encourages fellow pupils to concentrate in class.
ENG : 3
MTC : 5
SST : 4
SCI : 2
Agg. : 14
DIV : 2
Jacob Okech
Jacob Okech, 17, enjoys Social Studies, sports and learning in his school’s green environment. He aspires to become a soldier to protect others. Encouraged by his teachers, he works hard, urging peers to respect their parents and parents to pay school fees on time.
ENG : 4
MTC : 3
SST : 5
SCI : 2
Agg. : 14
DIV : 2
Emmanuel Okello
Emmanuel Okello, 16, loves Social Studies and enjoys participating in music, dance, and drama. He dreams of becoming a Chief Justice to settle disputes and is inspired by his class teacher’s advice to work hard. He encourages peers to be responsible citizens and reminds parents to pay school fees.
ENG : 4
MTC : 4
SST : 4
SCI : 2
Agg. : 14
DIV : 2
Lucky Sarah Aceng
Lucky Sarah Aceng, 16, enjoys English, the calm school environment and taking part in music, dance and drama. She hopes to become a nurse to improve health services in her community. Motivated by her parents and teachers, she encourages peers to stay focused in school and calls on parents to support their children by paying fees on time.
ENG : 4
MTC : 4
SST : 4
SCI : 2
Agg. : 14
DIV : 2
Joshua Apodi
Joshua Apodi, 14, enjoys Science and values his school’s caring environment. He hopes to become a doctor to serve his community. Motivated by his teachers and parents, he studies hard, encouraging children to attend school and parents to pay fees on time.
ENG : 4
MTC : 5
SST : 4
SCI : 2
Agg. : 15
DIV : 2
Ronald Osege
Ronald Osege, 17, enjoys science and practical learning and takes pride in his school’s poultry project. He aims to become a mechanic and driver to improve road safety and protect the environment. He urges pupils to respect their parents and parents to keep children in school by paying fees on time.
ENG : 4
MTC : 5
SST : 5
SCI : 2
Agg. : 16
DIV : 2
Rebecca Akao
Rebecca Akao, 17, from Okwang, loves Social Studies and enjoys the school’s quiet, ambient environment. She participates in debating and dreams of becoming a nurse to improve health services in her community. Inspired by her teachers’ guidance, she encourages children to attend school and urges parents to pay fees.
ENG : 4
MTC : 5
SST : 5
SCI : 2
Agg. : 16
DIV : 2
Rebecca Auma
Rebecca Auma, 17, enjoys learning English and playing football. She values the school’s clean and welcoming environment and dreams of becoming a doctor to save lives. Inspired by her teachers, she urges children to respect their parents and parents to support their children‘s education.
ENG : 4
MTC : 5
SST : 4
SCI : 3
Agg. : 16
DIV : 2
Daniel Okello
Daniel Okello, 17, from Amukogungu village loves the quiet school environment and playing games. He hopes to become a teacher to educate young learners and is inspired by his class teacher and parents. He encourages children to work hard and parents to pay school fees.
ENG : 5
MTC : 4
SST : 5
SCI : 3
Agg. : 17
DIV : 2
Naume Akello
Naume Akello, 16, from Apako, excels in English and Social Studies. She loves the cooperation between teachers and pupils and enjoys debating. Naume dreams of becoming a journalist to discover information and inform people. Inspired by her parents, she encourages children to attend school and urges parents to pay fees on time.
ENG : 4
MTC : 6
SST : 5
SCI : 2
Agg. : 17
DIV : 2
Rachel Akello
Rachel Akello, 17, from Okere, enjoys Mathematics and the quiet school environment. She loves playing football and dreams of becoming a teacher to guide future generations. Inspired by her teachers, she encourages peers to respect others and study hard, reminding parents that education opens doors and school fees should be paid.
ENG : 4
MTC : 4
SST : 6
SCI : 3
Agg. : 17
DIV : 2
Sinderella Auma
Sinderella Auma, 18, loves English, music, dance and drama. She admires the discipline at Okere Community School and dreams of becoming a journalist in order to keep people informed. Guided by her teachers’ advice, she encourages children to attend school and parents to pay school fees.
ENG : 4
MTC : 5
SST : 5
SCI : 3
Agg. : 17
DIV : 2
Daniel Omara
Coming from Kotomor, Daniel Omara, 16, loves Social Studies and Science. He enjoys playing football. Looking ahead, Omara dreams of being a driver in order to safely deliver goods across countries. Motivated by his parents and teachers, he encourages children to study, respect their parents and parents to pay school fees.
ENG : 4
MTC : 5
SST : 5
SCI : 3
Agg. : 17
DIV : 2
Teophista Ruth Akite
Teophista Ruth Akite, 16, from Apako Village, excels in English and Social Studies. She enjoys the school’s beautiful and quiet environment, participating in music, dance, and drama. She dreams of becoming a doctor to improve the country’s health sector. Inspired by teachers and parents, she advises children to stay in school and reminds parents to pay fees.
ENG : 4
MTC : 6
SST : 5
SCI : 3
Agg. : 18
DIV : 2
Joy Aceng
Joy Aceng, a 16-year-old from Okwor Village, enjoys Social Studies and admires the director’s dedication to the well-being of the community. She loves playing football and dreams of becoming a doctor to care for the sick. Joy is inspired by the guidance of her teachers and parents. She encourages children to work hard and urges parents to pay fees regularly to avoid disrupting their education.
ENG : 4
MTC : 6
SST : 5
SCI : 3
Agg. : 18
DIV : 2
Vivian Auma
Vivian Auma, 16, from Ader, loves the cleanliness of the school and enjoys games and sports. She dreams of becoming a doctor to save lives. Inspired by teachers and parents, Vivian encourages children to respect their parents, work hard, and reminds parents to pay fees and actively train their children.
ENG : 4
MTC : 5
SST : 6
SCI : 3
Agg. : 18
DIV : 2
Mary Blessing Opii
Mary Blessing Opii, 17, loves Mathematics and enjoys the school’s cool and calm environment. She dreams of becoming a nurse to save lives. Inspired by her parents and teachers, Mary encourages her peers to study diligently and reminds parents to pay school fees promptly.
ENG : 5
MTC : 5
SST : 5
SCI : 3
Agg. : 18
DIV : 2
Miriam Angwec
Miriam Angwech, 17, enjoys English, volleyball, and her school’s clean, welcoming environment. She dreams of becoming a doctor to help reduce infant mortality. Motivated by her parents and teachers, she works hard and urges pupils to stay in school and parents to continue supporting their children’s education.
ENG : 4
MTC : 6
SST : 5
SCI : 3
Agg. : 18
DIV : 2
Flavia Amuge
Flavia Amuge, 17, loves learning English. She appreciates the guidance of her teachers and bursary scheme which has enabled some of them to study. With a passion for debating, Amuge hopes to become a teacher in order to guide the future generation. Inspired by her class teacher to study hard, she encourages other children to attend school and parents to support their them.
ENG : 3
MTC : 6
SST : 5
SCI : 4
Agg. : 18
DIV : 2
Joshua Odongo
Joshua Odongo, 18, enjoys Science and values his school’s calm environment. A keen football player, he dreams of becoming a journalist to inform and educate others. Motivated by his curiosity, he encourages peers to work hard and urges parents to pay school fees on time and support their children’s well-being.
ENG : 6
MTC : 5
SST : 5
SCI : 3
Agg. : 19
DIV : 2
Rachel Lucky Adongo
Racheal Lucky Adongo, 16, enjoys English, debating, and her school’s culture of teamwork and excellence. As head prefect, she admires the school director’s dedication to supporting children’s education and dreams of following in their footsteps. Guided by her teachers, she stays focused, encouraging pupils to respect their parents and urging parents to pay school fees on time.
ENG : 4
MTC : 6
SST : 5
SCI : 4
Agg. : 19
DIV : 2
Maxwel Odongo
Maxwel Odongo, 14, from Barjobi, loves Science and the school’s quiet environment. He enjoys playing football and dreams of becoming a doctor to save lives. Motivated by his class teacher, he advises fellow pupils to read their books and encourages parents to cater to their children’s school needs.
ENG : 5
MTC : 6
SST : 5
SCI : 3
Agg. : 19
DIV : 2
Robinna Akello
Robinna Akello, 15, loves Mathematics and admires the medical services provided at the school. She enjoys football and dreams of becoming a doctor to treat sick people. Guided by her teachers’ advice, Robinna encourages children to work hard, attend school regularly, and reminds parents to ensure fees are paid.
ENG : 4
MTC : 6
SST : 5
SCI : 4
Agg. : 19
DIV : 2
Irene Ejang
Irene Ejang, 15, from Abaryao vilage, loves the beauty of Okere community school. Science is her best subject and she also loves and participates in music, dance and drama activities. Ejang dreams of becoming a doctor to treat sick people. Motivated by her parents and teachers, she encourages children to respect elders and parents to support schooling.
ENG : 4
MTC : 6
SST : 6
SCI : 4
Agg. : 20
DIV : 2
Harriet Awor
Seventeen year old Harriet Awor, from Adwari Town Council loves learning Science and participating in music, dance and drama activities. She appreciates how the teachers encourage hard work and dreams of becoming a nurse. Having been inspired by her class teacher, she urges children to study diligently and parents to support their education.
ENG : 5
MTC : 6
SST : 6
SCI : 3
Agg. : 20
DIV : 2
Joshua Awich
Joshua Awich is a 17-year-old pupil from Acandyang village. Awich takes pride in studying at Okere Community School because of its “evergreen” environment. His favorite subject is Science and Social Studies and enjoys playing football. He dreams of becoming a doctor. Guided by the encouragement of his parents and teachers, he continues to work hard and advises his fellow pupils to stay in school, while reminding parents to support their children’s education.
ENG : 6
MTC : 5
SST : 6
SCI : 4
Agg. : 21
DIV : 2
Dorish Akello
Dorish Akello, 16, loves Mathematics and participating in music, dance and drama activities. She admires the humility of the school director and efforts in ensuring every child studies. Akello dreams of becoming an accountant. Inspired by her parents and teachers, she encourages children to respect their parents and parents to support their schooling.
ENG : 5
MTC : 7
SST : 5
SCI : 4
Agg. : 21
DIV : 2
Juliet Akullu
Juliet Akullu, 17, from Okoore Village, is passionate about English and Science. She deeply admires the school director’s kindness and willingness to help others. Juliet loves playing football and dreams of becoming a doctor to improve healthcare in her community. She believes education is the key to building a better future and reminds parents to pay school fees so children can grow into people of influence.
ENG : 4
MTC : 7
SST : 6
SCI : 4
Agg. : 21
DIV : 2
Ivan Otole
Ivan Otole, 16, loves learning in the school’s clean and green environment, which he describes as “evergreen.” His favorite subject is Science, and he enjoys spending time outdoors, especially during sports activities. He is passionate about football and dreams of becoming a driver one day because he loves traveling and discovering new places. Inspired by his teachers, he strives to work hard in school. His message to his peers is to stay focused, and he reminds parents to pay school fees on time to support their children’s education.
ENG : 5
MTC : 7
SST : 6
SCI : 4
Agg. : 22
DIV : 2
Joshua Awany
Joshua Awany, an 18-year-old from Orum Sub County is the school’s student spiritual leader. He is passionate about Mathematics. He enjoys planting trees and playing football, both of which strengthen his love for nature and teamwork. Joshua dreams of becoming a bishop, inspired by his faith and the desire to preach the word of God. Guided by his teachers and parents, he works hard and encourages his peers to embrace education, while calling on parents to prioritize school fees.
ENG : 7
MTC : 6
SST : 8
SCI : 6
Agg. : 27
DIV : 3
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