This in from the council, in their own words. Ed
The figures show that 49 per cent of 16 year olds achieved five or more A*-C GCSE passes including English and mathematics, compared to 45 per cent in 2012.
English results have improved, up to 59 per cent achieving an A*-C grade compared to 53 per cent in 2012, while mathematics performance is also up to 63 per cent achieving an A* to C grade compared to 61 per cent in 2012. Many students also studied for a range of other qualifications including diplomas, BTECs and national vocational qualifications.
Target
The results mean that no secondary school on the Island is below the government’s minimum standard – known as a ‘floor standard’ – of 40 per cent achieving five A*-C GCSE passes, including English and mathematics.
Councillor Richard Priest, cabinet member for children’s services on the Isle of Wight Council said:
“Those who sat GCSE exams last year are now firmly established in the next phase of their education and they will be reaping the rewards of their efforts.
“We appreciate the support of parents and the work of the teaching and support staff in helping these students to do well and we are working closely with all schools to help them to continue to improve.
“Plans are now in place and we are strongly committed to improvement and working with our strategic partner Hampshire County Council to implement the action plan. With a new administration and the expertise of Hampshire, we are already starting to turn things around and drive up educational standards to ensure our schools provide high quality teaching and enable our children to do well.”
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