GCSE results are being handed out across the Isle of Wight today (Thursday), with students finding out how they got on before they begin their journey into further education.
These results, published today (Thursday), are for the first exams sat at this level for 3 years after the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some Islanders may be off to VI Form and others off to complete apprenticeships or vocational courses – but to celebrate their success, here are some of the results so far from across the Island’s educational facilities.
Cowes Enterprise College
At Cowes Enterprise College, students performed very well, with some standout results – as well as Ella’s – including that of Freya Thomas, who achieved 7 grade 9’s, 1 grade 8 and 1 grade 7.
Rachel Kitley, Principal at Cowes Enterprise College, said:
“Our students have done exceptionally well, and I know I speak for all staff and their friends and families when I say how proud of them we all are. As they continue on their education journeys, I’m excited to see what the future holds for each of them.”
Christ The King College
Christ The King have announced that they have seen really good results and student progress across a range of subjects including Fine Art, Graphics and Media as well as Business Studies, Dance and Computer Science, as well as positive results in Geography, English and the separate Sciences.
One of the success stories was that of Peter Abbott, he got a 9 and 8 in Science, 9 in Geography, 9 in Maths, 6 in RE, 7 in French, 8 in English language, 6 in English literature and 8 in Computer Science. He will be studying Sociology, English Language and Geography at A-level.
Headteacher, Mr McDermott, said:
“These GCSE results are a testimony to the hard work and resilience of a wonderful group of students who worked enthusiastically right through to the final exam.
“They also demonstrate how the College is on a journey of continuous improvement in spite of COVID and the challenges the past two years have brought. “
Carisbrooke College
Carisbrooke College has commended the hard work and commitment of it’s students and staff are celebrating an amazing set of GCSE results after a few challenging years in education.
Kaylay Hayward from Newport is very happy with her results. She got 9s in Maths, History, Chemistry, English Literature and English Language, 8s in Health and Social care and biology, 7 in Physics, 6 in PE and 5 in Chinese – pictured here (2nd from the left) with her friends.
Head of School at Carisbrooke College, Karen Begley, said:
“I am immensely proud of each and every one of our year 11 students. They remained motivated throughout the year and worked really hard to make sure that they achieved their full potential.”
“My sincere thanks go to staff and parents alike who have supported our students to ensure their success. I wish all of the students the very best as they take the next step in their journey.”
Medina College
Students at Medina College have been up bright and early collecting their results.
Georgie Gobby got 4 grade 9’s, 3 grade 8’s, a 7 and a 6 – and a distinction star in Sports BTEC.
The majority of students of Medina College are to remain within the Isle of Wight Education Federation community, by moving on to take A Level and vocational Level 3 courses at The Island VI Form. However, students are also progressing into a range of apprenticeships and other further education studies both on and off the Island.
Matthew Parr-Burman, Executive Headteacher for the Isle of Wight Education Federation and Head of School for Medina College, said:
“The students at Medina College approached their exams with maturity and determination this year. The skills and qualities they have needed to master and demonstrate over the last couple of years, stands them in very good stead for the future.”
“I am extremely proud of our school and would like to thank the staff and parents for their support. I wish each and every student all the best for the future.”
Ryde Academy
Students at Ryde Academy were out in force to collect their results this morning.
This time around it was all about the hard work they out in whilst in the classroom as opposed to the teacher assessed results released in the 2 years prior to this iteration.
Among their star performers was Carla Harrison, who achieved 1 grade 9, 5 grade 8s, and 3 grade 7s.
Ryde School
Ryde School pupils are celebrating their GCSE results today with 26.6% of all grades at 9 or 8, which represents the best results in the School’s history at this top level of grade. An impressive 43.4% of grades achieved were at 9 to 7 with 91% of grades at 9 to 4. Pupils are therefore justifiably celebrating these results after two challenging years of hard work.
One of the best performances went to Charlotte Andrews, who achieved 10 GCSEs – all at grade 9 – a perfect score.
Head Master Will Turner commented, said:
“The pupils collecting their exams today do so at the end of two very challenging years that have been disrupted significantly by the pandemic. These excellent results are therefore a real credit to them, their ambition and their resilience. It is also important to take this opportunity to acknowledge the teaching staff at the School who have taught the pupils so well despite the disruptions of the pandemic.
Priory School
Over at Priory School in Whippingham, students have achieved a 100% pass rate in their results, with a whopping 91% of all GCSEs at grade 9-4.
Students taking English Language, Literature, History, Spanish, German and 11 other subjects managed 100% pass rate with not a single person scoring below a grade 4.
One of the standout performers from Priory was Elizabeth Senior, who achieved 10 GCSEs all of which were grade 9-7.
Principal, Mr E Matyjaszek, said:
“We are absolutely delighted that in this first year since 2019 of externally assessed exams – a full and proper exam system – and with this year’s candidates having had to negotiate two years of lock down and seriously interrupted education, we have seen Priory’s results equal if not better 2019 and earlier. A signal achievement for both the students and for their Tutors who have supported them throughout the last three years.”
Meanwhile, the Isle of Wight Council has issued a ‘well done’ to the Island’s GCSE students.
Councillor Debbie Andre, Cabinet member for education, has said:
“While this year has seen a return to classroom based, face-to-face learning, I’m acutely aware that Island pupils have had to cope with learning in challenging circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“However, a return to sitting formal GCSE exams is an important milestone for education in the pandemic recovery. Whatever their results, I wish to congratulate our Year 11 and post-16 students and commend them for working so hard ahead of sitting these exams, after what has undoubtedly been a disruptive period in their learning.”
“It is important to understand that it is not possible, and would be wrong therefore, to make any direct comparisons with the results in previous years, in particular the last two years, as these have been based on an entirely different style of assessment.
“Our headteachers, class teachers and school support staff are to be praised for working so tirelessly to ensure our children and young people continue to benefit from a high-quality education under these challenging circumstances.
“Our thanks must also go to the school governors and parents for all they do to support our young people and help them to achieve.”
Congratulations to all those who achieved what they wanted. To all those who did well and still wish to live on our beautiful island: it’s all downhill now, kids. Welcome to a lifetime of mingey catering jobs, half okay retail work, and a corrupt council outpricing you from your family home so their mates can have another holiday home. By the way, unless a revolution or massive war change things, then you are going to retire when you are about eighty years old. Best of luck.