Karen shares this GCSE results news on behalf of Sandown Bay Academy. Ed
The results for the Year 11 students have improved this year hitting many of the targets set for the year group.
18 of the 24 subjects studied have seen improvements on last year with the others remaining the same.
The grades now run from 9 to 1, with nine being the highest. 9 is a new higher level, actually higher than the old A* grade and will be awarded in more limited numbers than A*.
To understand how the numbers compare against the previous letters, the following graphic from the Department of Education illustrates it more clearly than a description will.
Students and staff have worked extremely hard over the last 12 months, particularly with the uncertainty which existed. Praise should be given to them for their resilience and hard work.
The measure which is now looked at by national bodies for progress in students top eight subjects has risen significantly up 0.4 on last year which equates to nearly half a grade for each subject. This measure is significant compared with where we have been.
Well done to all students and staff and the future at the school to be named The Bay School from September looks much brighter.
