Sixteen-year-old twins from Plympton Academy were among many students who have been celebrating their GCSE results this year after what has been a more nail-biting period than normal to learn of the outcome of their studies.
Jack Hillon achieved six grade 9s plus an 8 and a 7 while twin brother Daniel picked up two grade 9s along with five 8s and a 7. Both have gone on into the Sixth Form to study A Levels.
Principal, Lisa Boorman, said:
“Our students have all worked incredibly hard and we are so proud of all that they have achieved. The lockdown presented many problems that our students had to face and adapt to. They should feel extremely proud of themselves as are we.”
There was a similar sense of joy at Hele’s School. Taking the top spots for attainment there were Hannah Duckworth and Matthew Stock, each with seven grade 9s and two 8s, followed closely by Cleo Wilkinson with four grade 9s, four grade 8s and an A grade in AS Latin.
Principal Justine Mason said:
“GCSE Results Day marks a huge milestone, when students get confirmation of grades they have worked towards throughout their five years at Hele’s School.
“What with the current COVID-19 restrictions and the late announcement about BTEC results being delayed, the journey to this year’s GCSE results day has been unlike any other we have ever known or could ever have imagined!
“That said, I have been blown away by the maturity and resilience our young people have shown amidst the chaos and confusion we have all experienced.”
There were some phenomenal individual successes for other Hele’s youngsters too, with the top 10 performers scooping an impressive 83 grades at 7+, 44 of which were at the coveted grade 9.
These outcomes are identical to the top outcomes achieved by the school last year when Hele’s celebrated its best GCSE results ever.
Completing the Top 10 in achievement this year were Katie Acton, Lauren Hensman, Lauren Pengelly, Natalia Walshe-Barreiro, Lucy Fulfitt, Madison Rundle, Ruby Besant and Ruby Corkhill.
studying Children’s Nursing at UWE; Sarah Lyon, studying Law at Exeter; Sam Stokes, studying BA in musical theatre at Italia Conti Academy; Rachel Wren, studying Law at Bristol and Devon Moran, studying creative events management at Falmouth
Emma Clapham, assistant principal for Raising Standards, commented:
“I couldn’t be prouder of the manner in which this cohort have conducted themselves throughout the year and am thrilled that they all have results to be proud of; we are incredibly proud of them!”
A week earlier both schools also learned of their students A Level results. At Hele’s Joe Wilson and Rachel Smyth topped this year’s results haul with a very impressive four A*s, two As and a B between them. Exceptional performances were also recorded for Lauren Toogood A*,A, A, Victoria Rickard A*, A, B, and Alice Dodd, Ethan Fairfield, Jess Burstow, and Aiden Chanter who all achieved two As and a B.
Meanwhile, over at Plympton Academy Jonathan Watson achieved four A* grades in Computer Science, Further Maths, Maths and Physics and will be studying Computer Science at the University of Cambridge, Queens College.
In addition Rachel Wren achieved A grades in Geography and History and an A* in Religious Studies. She will be furthering her studying at the University of Bristol reading Law.
Etha Wilshaw was another high achieving student who gained A grades in Sociology and History and an A* grade in English Literature. He will be studying Liberal Arts at the University of Bristol.
Congratulations go to all students who studied GCSE and A Levels this year.
(Story courtesy of www.PlymptonPodcast.org.uk)
