GCSE students in Jersey have outperformed their 2019 grades – and their English counterparts.
A total of more than 1,400 young Islanders sat exams this summer, with passes at grades 4-9 – the equivalent of grade C or above under the previous marking system – achieved in 81.6% of the exams.
This compared with a figure of 73% in England this year, and the equivalent mark for Jersey three years ago, when they last sat exams (73.7%).
Top marks at grades 7-9, the equivalent of A or A* marks, were achieved in 32% of all GCSE exams taken in the Island this year, also ahead of this year’s English figure of 26% and the 23.7% achieved in Jersey in 2019.
Children’s and Education Minister Inna Gardiner congratulated Jersey’s class of 2022 on their achievements.
She said: ‘The achievements of our students are even more impressive considering the challenges they have faced over the past two years, and I would also like to thank all of the teachers and parents, who have continued to support our young people through a difficult and disruptive period.’
This academic year, students returned to sitting exams for the first time since 2019. For the past two years, summer exams did not take place and teacher assessed grades were awarded to students.
Students who are concerned that they have been awarded the wrong grade can appeal and should speak to their school or college for feedback and advice.
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