Students at UTC Portsmouth are opening their GCSE results today after a rigorous assessment process to determine their grades, with 83% of them achieving five grade 4s or higher (including English and Maths).
With only two years to work towards their GCSEs, which of course has included two full terms of remote learning during lockdown, the cohort has produced some fantastic results. Over 50% of students received a grade 7 or above in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, with 100% of students achieving grade 4 or above in those qualifications.
Engineering was another subject that produced strong results with 68% of students achieving a grade 5 equivalent or above and 15% achieving the highest grade.
Students are now making their decisions on next steps, with some choosing to continue their STEM education at UTC Portsmouth in the Sixth Form, while others are starting apprenticeships or heading to other colleges to pursue various interests.
James Doherty, Principal of UTC Portsmouth said: “I am very proud of the progress these students have made in their two years of study with us. The dedication they showed to their studies during the difficult last 18 months has been outstanding, with an almost seamless transition between in college and remote learning to keep their progress towards the grades they are being awarded today on track.
“Well done and good luck to everyone, whether they are continuing their studies in a new environment or studying with us for a further two years to be joined by more fantastic students from other schools across the region who share their passion for STEM.”
