GCSE results day at Ilfracombe Academy celebrates achievements

After much hard work studying and preparing, pupils at Ilfracombe Academy have been excitedly collecting a set of fantastic GCSE results,

Pupils, parents, and staff have come together to celebrate the achievements of all the students, who have demonstrated their dedication and hard work towards their studies. These fantastic results are a reflection of students’ commitment to their schoolwork over the last two years.

The academy is delighted to see a year of strong results with a higher number of students successfully attaining Grade 4 and 5 or above in both English and Maths compared to previous years.

Furthermore, the academy takes pride in the exceptional progress made in this year in the vocational subjects. These triumphs were most notable in areas such as BTEC Sport & Music, where a remarkable feat was achieved: over 50% of students secured a Distinction * or Distinction, the highest achievement possible in the BTEC grading system.

Alongside the continued success of the academy, there are also some standout individual performances, including:

• Dylan Tappenden who achieved a 9 in English language, a 9 in English literature, a 9 in maths, a 9/9 in science, a distinction* in ICT, a 9 in religious education a 7 in geography, and an 8 in design technology.
• Hannah Burge who achieved a 9 in photography, a 9 in religious education, an 8/7 in science an 8 in geography, an 8 in art, a 6 in English language, a 6 in English literature and a 5 in maths.
• Joseph Carter who achieved a 9 in photography, a 9 in Biology, an 8 in English literature, an 8 in maths, an 8 in history, an 8 in physics and an 8 in religious education, a 7 in English language, a 7 in chemistry, a 6 in art, and a 6 in French.
• Olivia Hobson who achieved a 9 in geography, a distinction* in physical education, an 8 in English Language, an 8 in English Literature, an 8 in photography, a 7 in biology, a 7 in physics, a 7 in religious education, a 6 in maths and a 6 chemistry.
• Issabella von Zweigbergk who achieved a 9 in art, an 8 in photography, an 8 in English language, an 8 in English literature, a 6 in maths, an 8/8 in science, an 8 in religious education, and a 7 in geography.

Ilfracombe student Olivia Hobson said: “I am super excited about my grades. My grades reflect the hard work that I put in and the support from my parents and teachers drove me to success. I am really looking forward to starting 6th form in September. I would like to train to be a vet and will continue to push myself to achieve my full potential”.

Steve Rogers at The Ilfracombe Academy, said: “It was wonderful to see our students’ collect their GCSE results this morning. Their hard work and commitment over the past two years has undoubtedly paid off, and it's a great accomplishment for both the students and The Ilfracombe Academy.

“Transitioning to the next phase of their education, whether it's continuing on to our sixth form or exploring other pathways, marks an exciting new chapter in their lives. The support and encouragement from parents, carers, staff, and the local community play a crucial role in helping these students achieve their goals.

“Congratulations to our students, and best wishes for their future endeavours. The journey ahead is full of opportunities, and with the foundation they've built during their GCSE years, they're well-prepared for whatever challenges and successes come their way.”