There were smiles and tears of joy at Teignmouth Community School (TCS) this morning (Thursday August 21) as celebrated an impressive set of GCSE and Level 2 BTEC results.

GCSE results 2025 Teignmouth Community School Josh Taylor, George Cliffden and Josh Dyke
Josh Taylor, George Cliffden and Josh Dyke compare notes on their GCSE results at Teignmouth Community School (Jo Bowery / MDA)

‘These results reflect the hard work and commitment of students, staff, and their families over a number of years,’ remarked TCS headteacher Rachel Wickham. ‘They are also a visible measure of the significant improvement in the quality of education provided here at TCS.’

GCSE Results 2025 Teignmouth Community School Camron Jeffries
Camron Jeffries spreading the news about his GCSE results by phone at Teignmouth Community School (Jo Bowery / MDA)

The cohort receiving the GCSE results today started their secondary school journey in September 2020; just six months after the start of the first Covid 19 lockdown. They had missed out on the usual rites of passage that mark the end of primary school and negotiated the transition to secondary school in the midst of learning bubbles and weekly Covid testing.

‘I am delighted that a record-breaking number of students have secured the qualifications they need to progress onto their chosen post-16 courses,’ added TCS head of sixth form Laura Milsom. ‘We are so excited to welcome them back in September for two more years with us at TCS6. ‘

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Maddison Fogden shares her GCSE results with mum, Zoe, at Teignmouth Community School (Jo Bowery / MDA)

TCS is part of the Ivy Education Trust, which includes Dawlish College and Newton Abbot College. Ivy Education Trust chief executive Katy Quinn praised the collective efforts of learners and educators. ‘I am so pleased for the learners across our collaborative family of schools today,’ she said. ‘They have achieved great things with their GCSE and Level 2 BTEC results. Their hard work has been rewarded with the grades they deserve. I am incredibly proud of them, and of the staff who have supported them so compassionately throughout their five years of secondary education. Their courage and commitment have truly shone through.’

Ivy Education Trust executive director of education Paul Cornish added his congratulations. ‘A massive well done to everyone who picked up their results today across our family of schools,’ he said. ‘It has been a privilege to play a part in empowering their futures. Whether our young people are staying with us in our two sixth forms for post-16 studies, moving on to further education, college, or apprenticeships—we wish every single one of them the absolute very best for the future.’