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Dedication pays off for Ryde Academy’s students in second year of standard exams

Students from Ryde Academy, part of AET, one of the largest groups of schools in the country, are delighted to be celebrating their GCSE results today.

As with A Levels last week, this is only the second year that normal grading has returned since the pandemic, making these results particularly impressive.

Ryde Academy has gone above and beyond to make sure students were as prepared as possible for these important exams, laying on extra daily revision lessons, Saturday schools, holidays sessions, revision camps and evening master classes.

Standout results
Standout results include:

  • Adriana Vado: five 9s in Maths, Biology, Physics, History and Spanish and five 8s in English Language, English Literature, Chemistry, Art and Music and also the highest progress in the cohort. Adriana has the offer of a place to study A levels.
  • Isla Drake: five 9s in English Literature, Food, Art, Health and History. Three 8s in Maths, English Language and Chemistry and three 7s in Biology, Chemistry and Statistics. Isla is going to study A-Levels.
  • Felix Davies: three 9s in Maths, Further Maths and computer science, Three 8s in Chemistry, Enterprise and statistics. Two 7s in biology and physics 2 4s in English language and Literature. Felix is planning to study A-Levels.
  • Ellisa Gibbins: two 9s in English Literature and Enterprise, five 8s Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science and four 7s in Physics, Statistics and Citizenship. Elisa is planning to study A-Levels.
  • Emily Ainsworth: three 9s in English Language, History, Child Development and Drama, three 8s in English Literature, Maths, Art, two 7s in Biology and Chemistry and two 6s in Physics and Statistics. Emily is planning to study A-Levels.
  • Lenny Sadler: two 9s in Science and History, five 8s in English Language, Computer Science, Enterprise and Engineering and three 7s in English Literature, Maths and Statistics. Lenny has the offer to study for an apprenticeship with British Aerospace (BAE.)
  • Joel Hodges: Highest achieving student for progress in all subjects. He has achieved 8s in Maths, Enterprise and Music, 7s in English Language, Sciences and History, 6s in English Literature, Sciences, Computer Science and Statistics. Joel is planning to study A levels.

Doyle: Equipping students with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive
Vice Principal, Will Doyle of Ryde Academy said,

“I am so proud of all our students. Our focus throughout their studies has been not just on exam performance, but also on equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the next stage of their lives.

“Whether they choose to pursue further academic studies, vocational training, or an apprenticeship, we are confident they have the tools to succeed.

“We are committed to supporting every individual student to find the pathway that best suits their talents and aspirations.

“We continue to strive for excellence in education, and we are confident that this year’s GCSE cohort will go on to achieve great things.”

Sampson: We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you achieve next
Regional Education Director, Karl Sampson at AET, said,

“It’s been brilliant to hear about all the wonderful success stories at Ryde Academy this year – our students have done so well and have exciting futures ahead of them.

“This is in no small part down to the incredible work of our staff who have done everything in their power to support them through this time.

“Huge congratulations to year 11 and the Class of 2024 – we are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you achieve next!”


News shared by Rebecca on behalf of Ryde Academy. Ed