GCSE students are being congratulated after their hard work to achieve their results this year, overcoming the difficulties posed in completing their courses as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown.
Christ the King has seen 77% of students achieve a grade 4 or better in English and Maths, an improvement on last year’s results. Science passes were similarly strong.
2 students at Christ the King earned 10 or more grade 9 results at GCSE level.
Executive Headteacher, Mr. Matthew Quinn, said:
“The improvement journey of Christ the King College has been well documented. Today with the publication of the GCSE results of our 2020 cohort, I am proud to congratulate our students, families and staff who have worked so hard to achieve some exceptional results during this time of unprecedented challenge and change. It is clear that Christ the King College is a place where students can excel.”
Staff and students at Cowes Enterprise College joined together this morning to celebrate the many achievements at the end of what has been an unprecedented end to the academic year for all.
Amongst some of the individual successes this year were Beth Cobden, who achieved an incredible 6 grade 9s, 1 grade 8 and 3 grade 7s. Hans Kulla achieved 4 grade 9s, 1 grade 8 and 3 grade 7s and Brooke Morey achieved 4 grade 9s and 5 grade 8s.
Rachel Kitley, Principal at Cowes Enterprise College, said:
“Our GCSE students have really led by example this year, and they should all be very proud of themselves and their achievements. They have continued to look forwards and stayed dedicated to their work and their goals, and I know they have been a real inspiration to both students and staff at Cowes, as well as to their families. The whole community at Cowes is here to support them as they get ready for their exciting next steps.”
The Isle of Wight Education Federation Governors, Leadership and staff would like to commend the Year 11 students from both Carisbrooke College and Medina College for their resilience and understanding.
Matthew Parr-Burman, Executive Headteacher for the Isle of Wight Education Federation said:
“I am extremely proud of the students from both schools and wish them every success in the next stage of their lives. I would also like to acknowledge the immense amount of hard work and integrity that the staff have displayed during this challenging time. I am confident that the Centre Assessed Grades are an accurate reflection of what the students would have achieved under normal circumstances.”
Councillor Paul Brading, Cabinet member for children’s services, education and skills, has said it has been an uncertain and worrying time for many Island students and their families. He said:
“I’d really like to congratulate them on how well they have done in the face of the Covid-19 adversity.
“This year, perhaps more than any year in the past, GCSE grades have been based on the consistent hard work of pupils over time and the support that they have received from their parents.
“In the absence of pupils taking examinations, teachers are best placed to use their professional judgement to ensure young people are awarded grades that most accurately represent their achievements.”
Students at Ryde Academy are also celebrating their long-awaited GCSE results today.
Overall, Ryde Academy has seen an improvement in standards in their English and mathematics combined GCSEs, with results increasing to 68% at Grade 9-4. In History and Computer Science students did particularly well, with 61% and 77% respectively achieving Grade 4 and above.
This year the following students did particularly well and will go on to pursue a number of exciting post-16 paths:
- Dan Williams – 6 grade 9’s and 5 grade 8’s. Dan will attending Ryde Academy 6th Form to study Maths, Politics and Psychology
- Anna Parkinson – 4 grade 9’s and 5 grade 8’s and 2 grade 7’s. Anna will be attending Platform One Music College
- Tom Milward – 8 grade 9’s and 1 grade 8 and 1 grade 7
- Lucy Kral – 6 grade 9’s and 3 grade 8’s. Lucy will be attending The Island VI Form
- Grady Henley – 6 grade 9’s and 3 grade 8’s 1 grade 7. He will be attending Ryde Academy 6th Form studying Maths, Computer Science, Physics
- George Downer – 1 grade 9 and 5 grade 8’s and 2 grade 7’s. George will be attending Ryde Academy 6th Form studying Maths, Physics and Computer Science
- Alex Butler – 2 grade 9’s and 4 grade 8’s 2 grade 7’s. Alex will be attending Ryde Academy 6th Form and will be studying Computer Science, Physics and Psychology
- Mackenzie Checksfield – highest Progress score in the Academy: +2.97. Mackenzie is going to the Isle of Wight College to study Computer Science.
Joy Ballard, Principal of Ryde Academy said:
“I am delighted for our students and I am so proud of the incredible effort they have put in during their time at Ryde Academy. Even though our students were not able to take their final exams, their results today show the hard work they have put in during their time at school and are a fair reflection of the commitment they show every day”.
Any young person who needs help or advice about their next options, having received their results, can speak to their school’s careers adviser or contact Island Futures – the council’s careers advice service for young people – email [email protected] or call 01983 823888.
Further advice is available on the new ‘Flying Start IOW’ website to help young people in Year 11 plan and prepare for life, study and work after school.
Students who may be feeling uncertain, anxious or stressed about the future as they move on to college, employment or training can also seek support from Young Minds who will help to encourage them to look after their mental health and identify when to ask for help.
The children have done very well. Hope they get some sweets from their parents as it has been a hard year for them all.
Wow, thats strange, would have thought Oliver Sadler, would be up there as well, he smashed it!
Best buy Olly a huge bag of toffees now.