Congratulations to students on GCSE results day

The Isle of Wight Council would like to congratulate students across the Island as they celebrate their achievements on GCSE results day today.  

Today marks the start of the next stage of many young people’s lives as they move on to new challenges. Many are choosing to continue to study at sixth form or college while others are moving on to an apprenticeship or other work-based learning opportunities.

The Isle of Wight Council expects to have the full picture of GCSE and other level 2 qualification results early in the new year, when the validated data set is released by the Department for Education.

Exams are graded on a number scale which runs from nine (highest) to one (lowest). This means a grade 4 is a 'standard pass' with a grade 5 or above a 'good pass'. The bottom of a grade 7 is comparable with the bottom of an old grade A.

Cllr Jonathan Bacon Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Education said: "On behalf of the Isle of Wight Council I would like to congratulate every young person who has collected their GCSE exam results. A special thanks is also extended to all of the teachers, leaders and schools for their hard work, support and partnership in delivering these results.’’

Naomi Carter, Service Director Education, Inclusion and Access added "GCSEs are a significant milestone in the lives of children and young people. This marks many years of hard work for students and teachers alike. Whatever the results achieved, there are plenty of options available to achieve a bright future. Students receiving results today will have gained a range of skills that enable them to achieve more than they thought possible. Well-done, I wish all students every success, as they move on to further education, employment or training!’’

For those whose results are not as hoped or are unsure about what they want to do next, there are lots of options and a great deal of information and support available. Any young person who needs help or advice about their next options, having received their results, can speak to their school’s careers advisor or contact Island Futures, the council’s career service.

Visit the Island  Futures website for further information. There are also links to websites such as Flying Starts, which is an additional resource to support young people across the Isle of Wight transitioning from Year 11 to the next stage of their career pathway.