Jersey students get GCSE and Level 2 results

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Students in Jersey have been collecting their exam results

Chris Craddock
BBC Jersey communities reporter

Students across Jersey have been opening their GCSE and Level 2 exam results.

In Jersey the pass rate was 76.3% which is higher than in England, Wales and Northern Ireland which was 67.4%.

Many of those at Le Rocquier School celebrated their success while others reflected on not getting the results they wanted.

Friends Ella, 16, Matilda, 16, and Veronica, 16, celebrated doing better than they expected.

Ella said: "I didn't think I would get some of the grades I did."

Matilda added: "I so happy with the grades that I got. I'm going to Highlands and I'm going to study Beauty Therapy".

Veronica said: "I'm very proud of how I did. I got 9s in Photography and Spanish and in English I got a 5, and I didn't expect it so I'm very happy."

Luis is wearing a black hoodie with 'NICCE' printed on it stands indoors. Behind them, two people are talking near a wall decorated with black and red balloons. The room has blue carpet, light-colored walls, and visible furniture and decorations.

Luis stayed positive despite not getting the results he wanted

Luis, 16, has cerebral palsy and said "unfortunately my GCSEs didn't go the way I wanted" but "I've tried hard so in the future we'll see how it goes".

He was born with the lifelong condition which affects movement and co-ordination, which is caused by a problem with the brain.

Luis said: "Doctors told me I wouldn't be able to walk and talk and eat by myself but I've proved them wrong.

"I've overcome challenges before and hopefully I will overcome these ones."

He added: "I'm not 100% sure if I'm going to Highlands College or straight into work so we will see what happens next".

This year's pass rate for the island was slightly lower than it was in 2024, which was 77%.

Ella, Matilda, and Veronica are standing indoors, each holding a large brown envelope and a piece of paper. The background features tables with books, bags, and other items, suggesting an office or classroom setting.

School pupils have been taking in their exam results

Stuart is wearing a black Nike t-shirt and a green lanyard stands in front of two informational banners. One banner promotes mentoring services in blue and white, and the other highlights careers guidance in pink and white. Both banners feature logos, QR codes, and descriptive text. A table with items is visible in the background."

Head teach Stuart Hughes was delighted with results at Haute Vallée

Stuart Hughes is the headteacher at Haute Vallée and was pleased with the school's results this year.

He said: "It's the best results the school has had on record - yesterday when we went through the results I went home with a big smile on my face.

"I think it's about care and our staff dedicate their time and energy to trying to get the best out of these young people and you can see that's really paid off."

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