South Hams students received their GCSE results today

Students across the South Hams received their GCSE results today - congratulations to everyone! 

Students from KEVICC, Dartmouth Academy, Ivybridge Community College and Kingsbridge Community College have all receIved their GCSE results today, Thursday, 22 August. 

Students from King Edward VI Community College (KEVICC) in Totnes, part of Education South West, have been celebrating collecting their GCSE results this morning.
 
Tilly Brudenell was thrilled to achieve grade 8s in GCSE Geography, Science and History, as well as a host of grade 7s and is looking forward to studying A-levels at Kennicott, KEVICC's sixth form centre.

Janu Porter was delighted to be interviewed by ITV following his grades, including a 9 in Philosophy and Ethics and 8s in Geography, GCSE PE and Science, and is looking forward to A-level study.

Janu Porter

Alisha Furini also spoke to the BBC and was delighted to gain strong passes in English and Maths and to get her entrance requirements for level 3 Childcare. Oscar Gilling was really pleased with a great set of results, passing English and Maths and 4 other subjects as well as meeting the requirements for his electrical apprenticeship. 
 
Alan Salt, Principal at KEVICC said: “I am so proud of all the KEVICC students who have collected their GCSE results today. It's another fantastic set of results! I look forward to seeing many of them again next year up at Kennicott.
 
“Our students have been really resilient despite the disruption the pandemic caused to their first years in secondary education. We are so proud of them, and are so pleased to see students achieving their goals, whether that means the highest academic grades and future A-level study, or getting the right results to open doors to future vocational courses or apprenticeships.

"Each and every one of them has done themselves proud. "

Tilly Brudenell celebrating with English teacher Jacquie Avis

Matthew Shanks, CEO of Education South West said: “Many congratulations to all the KEVICC students celebrating their GCSE results today.  They have done fantastically well and it’s a real testament to their hard work, along with the dedication of the teaching staff at the school.”

Pupils from Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, have been celebrating collecting their GCSE results this morning.

Dartmouth Academy 

Dartmouth Academy is thrilled to announce that their Year 11 pupils have achieved some of the best GCSE outcomes in the school’s history with strong passes (Grade 9-5) at their highest level.  
 
Highlights include a significant improvement in overall pass rates. The subjects where this was particularly evident were, Maths, Catering, Art and Photography. These results are a testament to the relentless efforts of Dartmouth pupils, the unwavering support of their families, and the exceptional guidance provided by dedicated teachers and staff.

A spokesperson for the school said: "As an all-through academy, taking children from age 3 to 16, they build long-lasting relationships with pupils and their families and take pride in being at the heart of the community.

"The success of our students is also a reflection of the strong community at Dartmouth Academy, the last year has been a particularly challenging one, as the school mourned the loss of one of their pupils in this particular cohort." 

Selina Berga achieved exceptionally well in her predicted GCSE grades and was honoured at the class of 2024 prom.  Selina was posthumously awarded a 7 in English Literature, a 7 in English Language, an 8 in Photography, a 6 in History, a 5 in French, a 5 in Maths, 7-7 in Combined Science and a L2M in Catering. She will be forever a part of the Dartmouth Academy family.  
 
Darcy Kefford Parker achieved particularly well in all subjects despite disruption to her schooling being stuck abroad for large parts of her secondary education, achieving 6 in English Literature, a 6 in English Language, 9 in Photography, 7 in French, a 5 in Maths, 6 in Geography, 7-6 in Combined Science and a Distinction in Catering. Darcy is looking forward to starting A levels next year.
 
Jonny Felton worked phenomenally hard achieving the highest progress in the whole Year group with the following grades: 5 in both English Language and Literature, 6 in History and Geography, L2M in Hospitality and Catering and Sports Science, 5 in Maths and 5-4 in Combined Science. Jonny is looking forward to starting a course in Sports Coaching in September.

Dartmouth student Billy 

Other notable successes were: Zoe Dunn, Billy Bowden and Sophia White who all achieved strong grades and made significant progress during their time at Dartmouth.
 
Suzie Bowden said: "Billy’s success is down to the phenomenal support of all the staff at Dartmouth who really care!"
 
The school extend their heartfelt thanks to the parents and carers for their continuous support and to teachers for their tireless commitment to providing high-quality education and fostering a nurturing learning environment.
 
Paul Girardot, Principal at Dartmouth Academy said: “I am incredibly proud of all of our Year 11 students.  Their achievements reflect their hard work, perseverance, and determination, especially given the significant challenges they have faced.  These results are a fitting reward for their dedication and a promising indicator of their bright futures.
 
“I am delighted with the results our students have achieved this year; woven throughout both our aspirational curriculum and ethos of empathy and understanding is the drive for every child to be their best self in their learning and all they do at school and beyond.  
 
“From the moment pupils arrive into our nursery, we share with them the school mantra that fosters both academic success as not a measure of ability but an indication of how hard pupils work: Be Your Best Self.  The Year 11s that move on from us now have certainly done that!”

Dartmouth Academy 

Matthew Shanks, CEO of Education South West said: “Many congratulations to all the Dartmouth students who have collected their GCSE results today.  I know for some of them this will be the end of a long time at the academy having started in the nursery.  

"It’s an absolute privilege to provide a child with every step of their educational journey and I wish everyone moving on from Dartmouth today the absolute best with whatever they choose to do next.”

The school recently welcomed Kitty Perrott-Pitcher, an undergraduate at Sussex Uni studying Politics and International Relations, to speak to pupils about post 16 routes and to share her experiences of uni life.  Pupils responded very favourably with one extensively discussing politics with Kitty and many asked her questions about how they can pursue their dream of attending university.

The GCSE students at Kingsbridge Community College, (KCC) part of Education South West, have much to celebrate today following a "very successful" GCSE results day.

Kingsbridge Community College

Amelie Laity achieved all grade 9s and the following students achieved many of the top grades: Edward Alexander, Emma Guest, Seth Renaud, Josh Freeman, Izri Barker, Frida Gallego-Cooper. 

The following students have received great results which represent excellent progress throughout their years at KCC: Chloe Madden, Ethan Clack and Callum Mapson. 

Kingsbridge Community College

Tina Graham, Principal at Kingsbridge Community College said: “It was a pleasure to witness the students open their envelopes today and get the grades that they deserved and had worked so hard to achieve. We are proud of the accomplishments of all of our students. 

“This Year 11 group have flourished in their studies, and been inspirational to younger year groups through the enthusiasm with which they have embraced extra-curricular activities and all the opportunities that have been on offer.”

Matthew Shanks, CEO of Education South West said: “Many congratulations to all the KCC students who have collected their GCSE results today, what an amazing set of results! I look forward to welcoming them to KCC’s sixth form later this year to continue their studies with us.”