Record breaking GCSE success for Liskeard School

THE collective success of Year 11 students at Liskeard School & Community College has broken the school’s record for excellent attainment for the fourth consecutive year.

With more students achieving passes and strong passes than since the new style GCSE was launched in 2017, the school has expressed how incredibly proud of its students it is saying they have “worked with inspirational tenacity, kindness and team spirit to achieve so well”.

A spokesperson said: “We are delighted that this achievement will allow so many students to take the next successful step in their education and personal development.”

This year, more than 67 per cent of all grades were at standard pass or better, 51 per cent of all grades were at a strong pass or better and 16 per cent of the whole cohort achieved the highest grade categories at grade 7, 8 or 9. In addition, 55 per cent of all vocational grades achieved the highest two grade categories of merit and distinction.

The spokesperson continued: “We are especially proud of how well students who have additional needs and challenges have achieved. Students with SEND and students who have experienced disadvantage have achieved the highest GCSE attainment in the school’s recorded history, putting these students’ achievements in line with or above national average for the first time.

“We are so grateful to our whole school community – staff, parents, carers, families and supporters – for all of the contributions they have made to these great success stories.”

Headteacher Dan Wendon added: “The hard work, commitment and sense of community from this group of students has been inspirational. The excellent attainment we have seen is built from this fantastic attitude and supported by committed guidance and support from staff. I am thrilled that this strong, supportive group of young people have achieved so well and especially pleased to see another positive step in a four-year upward trend in attainment for all students, including those who have experienced additional challenges.”

Assistant headteacher responsible for Year 11 Ingrid Goudge said: “What a privilege it has been to be able to work with Year 11 over this last academic year! I am so proud of them for stepping up to the challenges they faced over the year, for being proactive about their own development, and for maximising every opportunity available to them to achieve success. Well done to you!”