Students at Sidmouth College have been celebrating their achievements as they collected their GCSE and BTEC results today (Thursday 24 August).

The academy's principal highlighted in particular how staff are "proud" of pupils' success in spite of the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Several students achieved top grades across the board. They include:

• Xavier Rowbotham - 6x Grade 9, 4x Grade 8;
• Harriet Keenan - 5x Grade 9 and 4x Grade 8;
• Grace Clarke - 9x Grade 9 and 1x Grade 8;
• Ella Watkins - 5x Grade 9, 4x Grade 8;
• James Adesina - 2x Grade 9 and 4x Grade 8;
• Matilda Bentall - 1x Grade 9 and 4x Grade 8;
• Robin Binu - 3x Grade 9 and 1x Grade 8;
• Olli Crowther - Distinction, 1x Grade 9 and 5x Grade 8;
• Josie Lamour - 1x Grade 9, 3x Grade 8;
• Scarlet Randall - Distinction, 1x Grade 9, 5x Grade 8.

Students with results (Sidmouth College)

Principal of Sidmouth College Sarah Parsons said: "Congratulations to our Year 11 students at Sidmouth College who have achieved an excellent year of GCSE results.

"These results are the combination of not only the commitment and dedication of a group of incredible students but also of the staff and parents who have supported them over the last five years.

"We are proud of this year group as we recognise that they have managed the disruption caused by Covid during their education. There is a lot to celebrate both collectively as a year group and also as individuals.

Students with results (Sidmouth College)

"Today is about our amazing students and their success, but it is also a chance to thank all the wonderful staff at the college who have worked with these students over the year.

"I would also like to thank the community for their continued support of the young people and the future of Sidmouth.

"On behalf of the staff at the college we wish all our students continued success in the future and are looking forward to welcoming high numbers of students back into our sixth form in September."