Ebbw Fawr Learning Community’s examination results at GCSE level have been praised by its Director Graeme Harkness. Speaking to over 170 staff on the eve of students returning for the new academic year he congratulated them on the improvement in educational performance over the last two years.
Mr Harkness said
“The improvement in outcomes over the last two years is down to a hardworking and dedicated staff, supportive parents and fantastic students. Our GCSE results this year for 5 A*-C grades including English and Mathematics topped 53%, two years ago the result for the combined previous schools that closed was 39%..”
Mr Harkness also spoke to staff about improvements in results at Key Stage 2 and 3 this year coupled with year on year increases in student attendance in both primary and secondary phases and in the national literacy and numeracy tests. He also praised six students who gained ‘A’ levels a full two years early.
Students returning to the secondary phase will also see improvements in the building as the school and Council have taken advantage of the long holiday to complete work left over from last year.
Secondary Phase Director Phil Collins explained
“We have taken advantage of the long holiday to undertake work that needed full access to the building, students will benefit from a doubling of the “grab and go” dining area, improved internet access throughout and enhanced main corridor facilities. The building looks truly fantastic.”