Students studying biology and chemistry did “particularly well”, says Rye College after this year’s GCSE results were revealed on Thursday, August 21. Pupils have been celebrating the results after two years’ study.
The College highlighted several students from year 11 with high scores.
Wilma Boddy achieved 9 in English language, English literature, biology, chemistry, history, and mathematics, and an 8 in further mathematics, and 7 in art and physics. Wilma also attained a Distinction* in engineering.
Harry Wood achieved 9 in English language, English literature, chemistry, and mathematics, as well as an 8 in biology, French, further maths and physics and 7 in geography. Harry also attained a Distinction* in sports science.
Riley King achieved 9 in biology, chemistry, history, and geography. An 8 in mathematics and physics and 7 in further mathematics. Riley achieved grade 6 in English language and English literature.
Isabel Hayward, who won the Rye College Legacy Award for outstanding contribution to the college community, achieved 8 in art, double science, and mathematics and 7 in history, English language and English literature. Isabel attained a Distinction* in engineering.
Students achieved particularly well in subjects including biology, chemistry, and further mathematics. Outcomes in further mathematics reflect the hard-work and enthusiasm of the students, who studied for the qualification outside of their timetabled lessons.
Dom Downes, headteacher at Rye College, said: “The entire Rye College community has cause for celebration and we are exceptionally proud of our students. These outcomes reflect our young people’s commitment to learning, hard-work and resilience in the face of the challenges they have faced over the past few years. Their achievements ensure they
can progress to the next stage in their education, and we wish them every success as they move on to higher education, employment, or training. Many of our students deserve to feel very proud of their achievement.”
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