GCSE results - Longsands College
PUPILS at Longsands College in St Neots were all smiles as they collected their GCSE results. Figures show 80 per cent of students at the college gained five or more A*-C grades, improving on last year s figure of 74 per cent. Marios David, head of Year 1
PUPILS at Longsands College in St Neots were all smiles as they collected their GCSE results.
Figures show 80 per cent of students at the college gained five or more A*-C grades, improving on last year's figure of 74 per cent.
Marios David, head of Year 11, said: "This year group was a very strong one and their fantastic results have contributed to one of our best years ever."
Five high-performing students had 10 or more grades at either A or A*, and on average pupils obtained a total of 10 GCSE passes.
Student Nichola Johnson, who achieved 10 A* grades, said: "I had to revise hard for the exams but I'm really pleased with my results.
"I'm going to stay at Longsands to do my A-levels and then think about doing a law degree at university."
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Principal Robert Whatmough said: "This has been an outstanding year for us, following on from last week's excellent A-level results.
"While attention traditionally focuses on students who achieve A*-C grades, we are equally proud of the way in which students of all abilities have obtained results that reflect great determination.
