STUDENTS and staff at West Exe School have been celebrating “exceptional” GCSE results. 

All smiles
All smiles (Ted Wragg Trust)

Sixty-nine per cent of pupils achieved a grade four or higher in English and maths, and 53 per cent grade five or higher in both subjects.  

West Exe student with results
West Exe student with results (Ted Wragg Trust)

Nearly a third of all GCSE students at West Exe attained a grade seven or higher.  

The Ted Wragg Trust school highlighted some of its students who achieved outstanding results. 

Poppy O got an “incredible” 10 grade nines, Charlie and Freddie J shared nine grade nines and six grade eights between them, Ally R achieved 10 GCSEs at grades seven to nine with five at grade nine, and Samuel E secured four strong passes after just a short time in the UK.  

Julie Fossey, Headteacher at West Exe School, said: "I am so proud of our West Exe class of 2024.  

“These results are a powerful reminder of what you can achieve when you set your mind to something.  

“However, these results are just one chapter in the story of our students’ lives.  

“So today as they celebrate with family and friends, I encourage them to continue to aim high, stay curious, and never stop believing in themselves.  

“I know our students have a bright future ahead and I wish them all the very best in their chosen next steps!” 

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.