Chulmleigh hails high maths and English grades on GCSE results day

Chulmleigh College students who saw two years of learning disrupted by Covid have done themselves and the school proud by posting a top notch set of GCSE results.

There were plenty of smiles as the college reported ‘outstanding results across the board’ after Year 11 pupils turned out to collect their results today (Thursday).

The school saw 82% of children in Year 11 achieve at least a grade 4 in both English and maths GCSEs, while 61% gained at least a grade 5.

Above: Francesca Trimming opens her GCSE results with her parents and was thrilled to gain 11 GCSEs, eight at the highest grade 9. Credit: Chulmleigh College

The Attainment 8 figure for Chulmleigh College – which measures how well students do across eight GCSEs - is 54.09.

Headteacher Neil Payne said: “All of us at the college are delighted by how well this cohort has done and we are incredibly proud of each and every pupil.

“We are used to achieving fantastic results at this school – but when you think of how Covid affected this cohort during their Year 6 and Year 7 – it makes these results very special. 

“I would like to express my thanks and admiration to the parents of these pupils, their teachers and our staff and of course the pupils themselves for everything they have achieved. This year group has been a wonderful group of children to work with, we will miss them but wish them every success for their future studies, training and careers.”

High achievers today included Francesca Trimming, who gained 11 GCSEs with eight of those grades at the highest grade 9. 

She said: “I feel really proud of myself for these results. I have worked hard throughout these last few years and it is such a relief for it all to have paid off in the end.

“Thank you so much to all the teachers over the years for their help and guidance: I couldn’t have done it without them!”

Above: Lottie Jackson, who gained 10 GCSEs, six at grade 9, opens her results as excited parents watch on. Credit: Chulmleigh College

Lottie Jackson gained 10 GCSEs, six at grade 9 and she said: “I am really happy with my results and thank you to everyone who has supported me - my parents and teachers – it means everything to me!”

Harrison Jordan gained 10 GCSES, including seven at grade 9 and two at grade 8. Harrison commented: “I am really pleased with my results! A massive thank you to Mr Johnson, Mr Payne and all the staff for all their support.”

Above: Harrison Jordan gained 10 GCSEs – seven at the highest grade 9 and two at grade 8 and (below) Sam Cummings secured 10 GCSEs during his time at Chulmleigh, with three at grade 9 and four at grade 8. Credit: Chulmleigh College

Samuel Cummings secured 10 GCSEs, including three at grade 9 and four at grade 8.

Sam said: “I am thrilled with my results! I worked hard so I had hoped for good grades, but I did much better than I expected. I would like to thank the school and all my teachers for helping and supporting me on this journey.”