Falmouth School Celebrates Outstanding Year 11 Exam Results
Falmouth School is immensely proud to announce the remarkable achievements of our Year 11 students. Today is a day of celebration, recognising the hard work, dedication, and perseverance each student has displayed throughout their academic journey. Our students have excelled in both GCSE and vocational qualifications, reflecting their unwavering commitment to learning. These accomplishments are moments to be cherished with families, as students revel in their well-deserved success.
Key Highlights:
- 25.8% of all Level 2 qualifications were attained at Grades 9-7.
- 51.8% of students achieved Grade 5 or higher in both English and Maths.
- 62.7% of students achieved five standard GCSE passes (Grade 4 or above), exceeding the national average.
- 47.6% of students secured five strong passes (Grade 5 or above), also above the national average.
- Falmouth School students surpassed the national average in every standard national measure related to attainment.
Notable Student Achievements:
- Ben: Achieved seven Grade 9s in Science, English Language, French, History, Maths, and Spanish, along with a Distinction* in Sport and a Grade 8 in English Literature.
- Megan: Celebrated five Grade 9s in Art, Chemistry, Maths, English Literature, and History; four Grade 8s in Biology, English Language, Physics, and Spanish; and a Grade 7 in Additional Maths.
- Toby: Earned three Grade 9s in Science and Maths; two Distinction* grades in BTEC Engineering and Sport; Grade 8s in English Language and English Literature; and Grade 7s in Art and Geography.
- Iona: Accomplished two Grade 9s in Geography and History, a Distinction* in Sport, and five Grade 8s in Art, Science, English Language and Literature, with a Grade 6 in Maths.
Student Comments:
- A parent shared: "My daughter's face said it all—a huge smile of disbelief, but she excelled in every grade. We're so proud of her!"
- Ella expressed: "I put in so much hard work, commitment, and dedication for these exams. It's fantastic to see that the results reflect that effort, and that all the hard work has paid off. Thank you to Falmouth School for their time, input, and resources leading up to the exams. Now, onto college and A-levels!"
- Lorna shared: "'I am very, very happy."
Staff Comments:
Lauren Miller (Year 11 Learning Leader):
“GCSE Results Day marks a tremendous milestone in the lives of our students and today is no exception. It is always a pleasure to be with our students to witness their reactions to the hours and hours of learning and revision they accomplished when they finally open their envelope.
We are extremely proud of everyone and all that they have achieved and we wish them well for the future.”
Mrs. Lenka Chanter, Headteacher of Falmouth School, expressed her pride:
"I have been extremely impressed with the students' engagement with learning throughout the year, including the exam season. Their enthusiasm and dedication have been recognised, valued and supported with a systematic approach to the exam preparations through the Family Learning initiatives.
I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together this academic year. The close support from our students’ families throughout has been crucial in all our mutual collaboration. Thank you to all the parents and carers for working with us.Thank you to all my staff for supporting our students and being there for them every step of the way. August 2024 has been an extraordinary year for the Falmouth Family and I feel privileged to be the headteacher of Falmouth School."
As we celebrate these outstanding results, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the parents, guardians, and the local community for their unwavering support. The nurturing environment they have helped create has been instrumental in our students' success. The strong partnerships between home and school have been essential in achieving the remarkable outcomes we celebrate today. Together, we have built a foundation for continued success, and we look forward to the future with great optimism.