STUDENTS and staff at Callington Community College are celebrating a fantastic set of GCSE results. 64% of students achieved five A* - C grades including English and Maths, with 75% of students achieving A*-C in Maths and 72% in English.

There have been many outstanding performances from the students. Congratulations go to Erin Hilsdon who achieved an incredible 12 A* grades; Sarah Gruitt who achieved ten A* grades and two A grades and Katie Neal who achieved nine A* grades, one Distinction * grade and two A grades.

Also celebrating a set of fantastic results are Charlotte Neal who achieved eight A* grades, one Distinction * grade, two A grades and one B grade; Ellie Petherick-Davies who achieved six A* grades and six A grades and Ryan Langman who achieved six A* grades, two A grades and three B grades.

Joely Bytheway and Jim Luckhurst both achieved five A* grades and seven A grades, while Ellena McCall achieved four A* grades, one Distinction * grade and seven A grades. Amy Griffin achieved five A* grades, six A grades and one B grade and Sam Lane achieved five A* grades and six A grades.

A special mention should also go to Sarah Gruitt, Erin Hilsdon, Sam Lane and Ellie Petherick-Davies who achieved a coveted A* with distinction in their additional mathematics qualification.

There are many other students who are celebrating achieving the highest grades, with 52% of the year group achieving at least one A or A* grade amongst their results.

Acting principal Kathy Hocking said: “I am absolutely delighted by the achievements of all our students. Whilst it is fantastic to hear about the exceptional academic achievement of our most-able students, students from across the ability range have achieved grades that they are rightly proud of.

“All of the Year 11 students should be congratulated for their achievements. The college is delighted that the hard work, dedication and commitment of students and staff alike has been justly rewarded with such fine results.

“We look forward to welcoming many students back into the Sixth Form to continue their studies, and wish all the students every success and happiness for the future, as they embark on the next phase of their learning.”