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Year 11 Examination Achievements
We were delighted to celebrate the many successes of our
Ivybridge Community College students as they received their GCSE
results last August.
We are particularly impressed by how committed and resilient our
students were throughout the examination period. We cannot
underestimate how hard it has been for the cohort given the disruptions
due to Covid and with the uncertainty as to whether their examination
series was going ahead or not.
Our students have certainly shown grit and determination, rising to the
challenge of achieving their best. We are delighted that almost 80% of
the grades achieved by our students were at Grade 4 or above, with
over a quarter of the grades being Grade 7 or above. In particular, the
numbers securing a pass in Mathematics and English are once again
well above national figures.
Reflecting on this year’s GCSE
Additionally, some of our highest performing students successfully
results Principal, Rachel
achieved a full complement of GCSEs at Grade 8 and 9. Recognition
Hutchinson, said,
must be given to James Deacon, Ciaran Ricketts, Ben Firth, Alice
“I have seen first-hand how Chapman, Lottie Humphrey and Freya Bechley who have all achieved
hard the students and staff outstanding grades across the board, whilst continuing to participate in
have worked over the last College activities and enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom.
year to overcome such Izzy Farrow-Jones, Edie Longhurst and Eva Metcalfe should also be
challenges and I am recognised for their outstanding progress whilst at the College.
confident that our students’ Finally, to all students: remember that you are more than a grade.
results reflect a fair and The resilience you have shown under such conditions is remarkable. We
accurate outcome of their are extremely proud of all our students at Ivybridge Community College
commitment to their learning and across our family of secondary schools of the Westcountry Schools
against the national picture”. Trust, you are all exceptional, inspiring and talented young people, we
could not be more proud of you all and wish you every
success with your future plans.
Email: icc@ivybridge.devon.sch.uk website: ivybridge.devon.sch.uk
