Yeovil College Celebrates Stellar GCSE Results

Yeovil College is thrilled to report that its GCSE Maths and English results have surpassed the national average. English results are an impressive 12.4% higher, whilst Maths results are 7.1% higher than the national figures, reported on 22nd August. Furthermore, at Yeovil College, the pass rate for GCSE Maths  has improved by 3% against last year’s figures, whilst English has remained consistent, despite a national drop of 5%. This remarkable accomplishment underscores the dedication and hard work of both students and staff. 

Mark Bolton, CEO & Principal, said: “We are incredibly proud of our students’ achievements. These results reflect their commitment, and the high-quality education provided at Yeovil College. It is a testament to the collaborative efforts of our entire college community.” 

Inyoung Sutton-Jones, Curriculum Area Manager for English and Maths, expressed her delight at the students’ achievements: “We are overjoyed that our learners have excelled and received the grades they deserve. The English and Maths team have worked relentlessly to support learners, particularly those who require strong English and Maths grades to progress within their careers, whether that’s to further or high education, or to support progression within work. These results are a testament to students’ hard work, resilience, and belief that they could achieve; our learners have shown exceptional levels of resilience and perseverance to achieve the grades they rightly deserve.” 

Scott Austin, Assistant Principal, shared his thoughts: “Success in exams doesn’t just lie in the hours of study and level of effort, but in the quality of understanding, the strength of perseverance, and the courage to believe in oneself. I offer my sincerest thanks to both our incredible teaching team and committed students, today’s result signifies a great teaching and learning partnership.” 

Student Success Stories 

Amy Brown (aged 23) – The first student to open results was Amy Brown who achieved a grade 4 in GCSE English on her fifth time of taking the qualification. Amy shared just how much the result meant to her: “This means so much to me, after five years of trying to pass my English GCSE, I have finally achieved it. Working in Youth Support, this now gives me the option to progress into management.” 

Sue Turner (aged 50) – As a Senior Teaching Assistant at Fiveways, she required a GCSE pass in English to progress to the next set of her qualifications. Whilst others completed their functional skills, Sue was determined to achieve her GCSE, and on results day, she achieved a grade 4. 

Vikki McGann (aged 46) – Achieved an incredible grade 6 in English at GCSE Results Day, enabling her to progress to her dream job of becoming a Dietician within the NHS. Vikki also achieved her GCSE Maths qualification last year, and her advice is to ‘work hard; you can’t get anywhere without your English and Maths.’ 

Emily Dyer and Emily Barnes – Both achieved their English qualifications with a grade 5, alongside their Foundation T Level Year in Education and Early Years, which now means they can progress to the Level 3 and ultimately to University, where they both wish to study to eventually become Primary School Teachers. 

This success story highlights Yeovil College’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and its supportive learning environment, no matter what the starting point. The college continues to strive for outstanding outcomes, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to excel, achieve their dreams and provide second chance opportunities.