Improved results for 8^th year running

In another good year critical examination results again show a steady progression. 67% of students achieved 5 A*-C GCSEs but most importantly 59% achieved 5 A*-C including English and Maths. This figure exceeds the targets set by the Local Authority, Specialist Schools and Academies Trust and others based on the student cohort. The Maths and English results beat the National average pass rate at A*-C., for example, Maths achieved 73.5% A*-C where the National average is 58%.  In our other specialist subject, ICT, there was a 100% pass rate at A*-C at the GCSE equivalent exam and for those taking ECDL. There were good results across the subject range including those students taking vocational/work related pathways. 

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High flyers!

Some of the notable outstanding achievements include Julian Ashwin, who achieved 12 A*s and 1 A. Jacqueline Hughes (pictured right) achieved 12 A*s and 1 A grade, with Beth Foxon achieving 10 A*s and 2 A’s. Abbey Swain and Jamie Tapper achieved 8 and 5 A*s respectively. 

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Delighted

Principal Tony Alexander said he was delighted that for eight consecutive years the number of students gaining 5 or more

Monday 6th September
Year 7 and 10 ONLY registration 8:30 a.m. Year 10 registration / assembly 8:30 a.m.
Post-16 registration and coursing continues

Tuesday 7th September All students attend registration 8:30 a.m Period 1 with tutors

Pride

David Turner, Deputy Principal said “I am delighted with the results and wish to pay tribute to the hard work put in by both students and staff. There have been many extra opportunities for students to study throughout the year, including Saturday morning sessions in the Spring Term and Revision boost sessions during the Easter and May half term holiday. There is a great deal of pride in student achievement at all levels and I would like to thank the staff for their continued professionalism and hard work. He said “It is encouraging to see the number of students returning to Post 16 increase again for next academic year.  

Inspiring

Ian Urmston, Head of Year 11 said “I am really pleased with these results and am very proud of the year group. There are lots of inspiring individuals stories which give me great satisfaction. On behalf of the students I would like to thank all their families and the College staff”. 

Congratulations

Our new timetable commences on the 28^th September with a range of practical, fun and educational courses some to examination level. All courses are subsidised as part of our specialist college community cohesion work.  Courses commence at 6 p.m. at the college and are taught by experienced staff.  Some of the courses are very popular so please register, with payment, as soon as you can. These courses are also open to students aged 15+.  For those of you who would like to ask more about the courses or prefer to register in person, please come along to our registration evening anytime between 6 and 7 p.m at the college Main Reception, Telfer Building Gipsy Lane.  Click here for full details or see the Exmouth Journal (Sept 2^nd)  or brochure

for young people aged 8 to 18

The new Clubs and Activities programme for the Autumn term is now available. Copies have been distributed to all college students and will be sent to primary schools this week.  Brochures will also be available from the local library.  If you aged are between 8 and 18 there will be an activity for you.
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The college successfully submitted its application to become a specialist school in April 2002. In order to be accepted a detailed school improvement plan had to be submitted and £50,000 raised locally.