Tavistock College celebrates GCSE results

Students and staff at Tavistock College, part of the Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust, are celebrating this week as their hard work and determination have paid off with strong Level 2 GCSE results. 

The college has said they are delighted that so many students are now set to progress to their next steps, building on the success of previous years.

This year’s results were particularly impressive in subjects such as Art, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Construction, Dance, Media Studies, and Physics. 

Several students achieved remarkable individual results, showcasing the academic excellence at the college:

• Joe Avent: Six grade 9s, three grade 8s, and one grade 7.
• Rebecca Boyd: Four grade 9s, four grade 8s, and two grade 7s.
• Bethany Crook: Two grade 9s, six grade 8s, one distinction, one grade 6, and one grade 5.
• Erin Hill: Five grade 9s and five grade 8s.
• Oliver Houlberg: Six grade 9s, two grade 8s, and two grade 7s.
• Astrid Jones-Sheppard: Six grade 9s, one grade 8, two grade 7s, and one grade 5.
• Matthew Wimlett: Seven grade 9s and one grade 8.

Additionally, students such as Jessica Cotton, Rosie Kendall, Harold Critchley, and Megan Griffiths made excellent progress.

James Buchanan, Principal at Tavistock College, expressed his pride in the students' accomplishments, stating: “‘It gives me great pleasure to congratulate our young people on their results day. Tavistock College students have achieved across a range of GCSEs, BTECs and NCFEs. We have seen significant successes in a range of subjects and, given all the challenges this cohort of young people have faced, they have really excelled. Our staff must also be recognised, their commitment to our young people has been absolute.”

Looking ahead, the college anticipates a record number of students joining their Sixth Form in September, where they will continue their educational journey at Tavistock College.