PENRICE Academy have been celebrating another year of exceptional GCSE results – once again achieving well above the national average.

The St Austell-based academy celebrates with the greatest increase in students achieving top grades. The number of Grade 7s increased by 7 per cent, taking the number of students achieving Grade 7s and higher to well above national averages.

Among the many highlights of this year’s results are the following:

  • Maths: 80 per cent of students achieved a Grade 4 (Standard Pass) or higher. Over 25 per cent of students achieved Grade 7 or higher.
  • English: English matched the success of maths with 80 per cent of students achieving a Grade 4 (Standard Pass) or higher and over 25 per cent of students achieving Grade 7 or higher.
  • Science: 86 per cent of students achieved at least one Grade 4 in science (across combined and triple). 32 per cent of students achieved at least one Grade 7 in science.
  • PE Excellence: 46 per cent of students achieved a Grade 7 or higher in PE, with an incredible 100 per cent achieving at least a Grade 4. Sports Science students also impressed with an average grade of 6.
  • Languages Growth: French saw remarkable growth, with the number of students achieving Grade 5 or higher doubling compared to last year.
  • Creative Arts Achievement: In Drama, 57 per cent of students achieved either a Level 2 Distinction or the top-level Distinction* grade – the two highest possible scores.
  • Child Development: Excellent results with one student receiving a special commendation from the exam board for being one of the highest scoring students nationally.

Head of school, Tanya Coleman, said: “We are immensely proud of our students’ achievements. Today’s results reflect their hard work, resilience and commitment, as well as the dedication of our fantastic staff team. Following our recent Ofsted Outstanding judgement, today’s results are further proof that Penrice is an exceptional place to learn.

“While grades are the currency that enable our young people to take their next steps, what makes us equally proud is the way the Class of 2025 have grown into well-rounded young adults who are ready to be positive global citizens.

“Through a wide range of vocational subjects and the wealth of extracurricular opportunities we provide, our students leave us not only with excellent qualifications, but also with core values to be proud, respectful and successful in the world beyond school.”