GCSE Results Success at Camborne Science & International Academy

Celebration in Camborne

There was excitement at Camborne Science & International Academy (CSIA) this morning, Thursday 21st August, as students gathered to collect their long-awaited GCSE results.

Part of Athena Learning Trust, CSIA reported improved results across the board this year, with Attainment 8 rising to 49.5. English and Maths results showed 69% at grade 4 or above, 47% at grade 5 or above, and 16% at grade 7 or above.

In English, 81% of grades were at 4 or higher, while 23% of all Mathematics results came in at grades 9, 8 or 7. Vocational subjects also excelled, with nearly 40% at Distinction (equivalent to grade 7+) or higher and 100% of entries achieving a Pass (grade 4+) or above.

Outstanding Individual Performances

Some of the top achievers included:

• Riley R – Nine grade 9s and one grade 8. Riley will be joining the Cornwall School of Maths and Science (CSMS) to study Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and an Extended Project Qualification.

• Daisy W – Nine grade 9s and one grade 7. Daisy is also heading to CSMS next year to study Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Biology alongside an Extended Project Qualification.

• Fox H – Seven grade 9s, one grade 8 and one grade 7. Fox will study Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Economics at CSMS.

• Lily W – Five grade 9s and four grade 8s. Lily will be attending Camborne Sixth Form in September.

• Simonas L and Brook V – Both achieved six grade 9s, three grade 8s and one grade 7, and will continue at CSMS.

• Ella B, Andreas H, Amber J, Eleanor N and Thomas R – All achieved five grade 9s amongst their results and are staying on at Camborne Sixth Form or CSMS.

• Ayla H, Benjamin P, Fraser T, Alfie T, Tyja V and Dexter W – Achieved all GCSEs at grade 7 or above.

Students achieving ten grade 7+ included Juane G, Andreas H, Fox H, Simonas L, Eleanor N, Riley R, Brook V and Lewis W from Nexus, and Ayla H, Benjamin P, Fraser T, Alfie T, Tyja V, Lily W and Dexter W from the main site.

In total:

• 151 grades were a grade 9

• 347 grades were a grade 8+

• 611 grades were a grade 7+

• 1361 grades were a grade 5+

• 77% of all grades were a grade 4+

A Year of Achievements

This year's academic results cap off a busy time at CSIA. Students have also seen success outside the classroom, including national show jumping victories for the school's equestrian teams, safeguarding and healthy relationships workshops with Barnardo's and Devon & Cornwall Police, and an overhaul of school meals through an in-house catering model using locally sourced free-range produce from Cornhill Farm and Etherington Butchers.

Pride in Students

Emma Haase, Principal of Camborne Science and International Academy, said:

"We are so proud of our students and everything they've achieved. Their results are a testament to the hard work they've put in, as well as the tireless dedication of our incredible staff. We are committed to developing well-rounded young people who achieve academic excellence and also grow as individuals. It's been a year of achievement in so many areas and today's results are the perfect way to celebrate that."

About CSIA

Camborne Science and International Academy is rated Good for Quality of education, Behaviour and attitudes, Personal development and Leadership and Management, and Outstanding for Sixth Form provision.

Located in Camborne, the academy provides a secure and supportive environment that encourages students to unlock their potential and develop qualities such as self-confidence, leadership, determination, resilience, self-reliance and kindness.