Christ the King College students have exceeded all expectations once again, and the College has continued to build on its reputation for excellence.
This year’s results marks a significant change across the country, including the new grading system for GCSE in English and maths, less coursework and the introduction of new and more rigorous content in the exams.
Despite the changes, the high quality teaching of which the College is proud, combined with the strong work ethic of the students, has resulted in the College exceeding its expectations.
Where credible comparisons can be made to last year’s results, Christ the King College are reporting another year of improvement. Even in the context of tougher and new exams, English and
maths have both improved their performances yet again and early indications from the national figures are that the College has exceeded the national averages on all key measures.
Particularly impressive is that over half of our students achieved at least an A or better (7+ or Dist*) and over a third achieved at least 2 A’s or better. Another measure with which the College is delighted is the continued increase in the number of students achieving the English Baccalaureate by another 5%, reflecting the commitment and successful drive to achieve highly in modern foreign languages
Students such as Elsie Lewis, Finlay Robertson, Elizabeth Martin, Georgina Turner, Tessa Crosbie and Miles Janes all scooped a full set of 9s, A* and As.
Mrs Pat Goodhead, Principal, has said:
“In an unpredictable and challenging year with so many changes, it is right to be cautious about making judgements and comparisons about overall results. However, one thing is absolutely certain: Christ the King students and staff have yet again worked relentlessly and determinedly to achieve the best they can. I am extremely proud of them and grateful to all the teachers and support staff who, as always, have gone more than the extra mile for our wonderful students.”
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The Isle of Wight Council’s Cabinet member for children’s services, Councillor Paul Brading, has congratulated students across the Island for their performance in their GCSE examinations.
Cllr Brading said:
“I’d like to congratulate all of our Island GCSE pupils for their hard work, dedication and achievement.
“Whilst this year’s results cannot be compared with previous years due to the changes in grading, early indications are that Island pupils have risen to the challenge, achieving results that will help them to move towards the futures they want; into further education opportunities, training or to work.
“There have been lots of changes for this cohort of pupils to adapt to, not just the change in grading for English and Maths, but also the more demanding content that was introduced nationally from September 2015 and the way in which it’s examined. Our young people have done exceptionally well to take up this challenge.
“Due to the changes in grading this year, the ability to fairly compare this year’s results with past years is challenging. However; early indications from schools on the Island suggest that the underlying trend in outcomes will be stronger than previous years.
“We are committed to delivering educational excellence on the Island and early indications from this year’s GCSE results suggest that further improvements have been secured. With that in mind, I’d like to thank our dedicated school staff; our teachers and support staff, who have helped and guided pupils towards their individual successes this year.”
