Callington Community College students have been collecting their GCSE results from the school this morning.

The Year 11 students anxiously awaited being passed their white envelope in the hope that they had achieved the results they wanted to enter the next stage of their lives.

This was a special year for the college as it yielded its first set of results for GCSE Latin which the college introduced in 2021. The College was delighted with the outcomes in Latin and is currently the only non-public school in Cornwall to offer this subject. 

Miss Campbell, Vice Principal at the College and the staff member who introduced and delivered Latin to these youngsters stated: “I am truly delighted with their outcomes. They are competing against a much smaller national cohort than in other subjects, against a significantly different demographic and their work ethic and contributions have been monumental. I am very, very proud of them.” 

Of particular note were the outcomes of Eva Longman and Matthew Early. Eva gained a Grade 9 in Latin, as well as a 9 in Psychology and 8s across her other subjects and she will continue study of A level Latin at the College this September. Matthew gained Grade 8. He also achieved Grade 9s in Biology, Chemistry, Maths,Geography, Physics and Spanish. He will also study AS level Latin at the College in September, alongside Sciences and Maths. Guillermo Alcaniz, Lead teacher for Spanish and Latin also commented on the success of languages at the College. He stated “Nearly a quarter of Latin students secured a Grade 7 to 9 and in Spanish, 40% of the cohort achieved a Grade 7 to 9.”

Mrs Ainsworth, College Principal was delighted with the results overall. She said: “Whilst we mustn’t forget the impact of disruption on this particular cohort, and the national narrative around grade deflation, it doesn’t take anything away from these students who worked with determination and resilience to break through barriers. They have been a credit to the College throughout and I feel fortunate that we get to retain so many of them into Sixth Form, where I’m sure they will continue to grow and excel.”

Students deserving of special mention include: Josh West who secured four Grade 9s in Biology, Geography, Physics and Psychology with 8s in Chemistry, English and Maths. Jack Crayton who secured 7s and 8s in Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish and Distinction - in Health and Social Care. George Rule Hodson secured Grade 8s in Biology, Business and Physics with 7s in Geography and Maths and a Distinction in Sports Studies. 

Mrs Ainsworth added: “These outcomes are truly wonderful and we are delighted for students. 

“What really matters is that students can all access their desired next steps, whether that be Sixth Form, apprenticeships or College placements. These outcomes put students on their corresponding next steps and ensure they can all access the futures they have desired and dream of. This matters enormously and I am proud and happy for every single one of them.”