THE headteacher of Isca Academy in Exeter has praised students receiving their GCSE results, saying their “future is bright”. 

Opening results
Opening results (Ted Wragg Trust)

More than 67 per cent of pupils at the Ted Wragg Trust school achieved a grade four or above in both GCSE maths and English this year. 

ISCA student looking at grades
ISCA student looking at grades (Ted Wragg Trust)

English Baccalaureate subjects have also seen their best results at Isca Academy in over three years.  

The secondary school has highlighted several of its students who attained outstanding grades. 

Rosie Hughes and Katja Kattnig both achieved grade nine in every single GCSE subject they took and are heading to Exeter College next term. 

Elinor Bramen got eight grade-nine GCSEs and will be going to United World College in India to study the International Baccalaureate. 

Tom Brooks secured a grade seven or above in seven GCSEs and Ally Mossop-Stocker a grade seven or above in six GCSEs and a level two distinction in hospitality and catering. 

Vicki Joyce, Headteacher at Isca Academy, said: "I am so proud of all our students at Isca Academy!  

“It has been an absolute privilege to celebrate with our children and their families. 

“We wish them all the very best on their next steps, and encourage them to take the skills, knowledge, and confidence they’ve gained and apply them to the exciting new challenges and opportunities that await.  

“Their future is bright, and I’m so excited to see what they’ll achieve next!” 

Moira Marder, Chief Executive Officer of the Ted Wragg Trust said: “I am incredibly proud of our students' GCSE results this year.   

“Their achievements are a testament to their hard work, resilience, and commitment.  

“I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our dedicated teachers and supportive parents, whose unwavering encouragement has been instrumental in these achievements. I am excited to see what our students will accomplish next.” 

The 12 Ted Wragg Trust secondary schools are the Plymouth-based Marine Academy Plymouth, All Saints Academy, Lipson Co-operative Academy and Tor Bridge High; Queen Elizabeth’s School, Crediton; Cranbrook Education Campus; the Exeter-based schools, Isca Academy, St James School, West Exe School and St Luke’s Church of England School; and Honiton Community College and Sidmouth College in East Devon.