20/08/2026
Teign School Celebrates Strong GCSE Results for 2026
Students at Teign School are celebrating today (Thursday 20th August) after receiving their long-awaited GCSE results. Following months of preparation, hard work, and dedication, year 11 students collected their results with smiles, pride, and excitement for the future.
At Teign, they have seen another increase in outcomes this year and staff are delighted with the results that students have achieved. A quarter of the cohort achieved top grades (9-7) and more than half achieved a strong pass or above. The school has seen some truly spectacular individual performances from both students achieving top grades and those for whom hard work has secured them their next steps and opportunities.
Rhys Hammond- 11 GCSE’s grades with 3 Grade 9s, 6 Grade 8s, 1 grade 7 including one early entry grade 9 in Year 10 - Rhys will be taking up a prestigious place at Exeter Maths School in September.
Liv Williamson- 10 GCSEs with 6 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s and Distinction *- sitting her Spanish GCSE a year early and achieving a Grade 9.
Ella Richards is a decorated athlete on the paralympic pathway for intellectually impaired T20 competitors and has secured excellent English grades.
Elin Hines, Joseph Cornish and Archie Law all achieved excellent results and shared their plans for next steps on BBC Radio this morning.
Destinations for Teign students include:
Teign Sixth Form College
Exeter Math School
Plymouth College of Art
Hartpury College
Exeter College
Bicton College
Armed Forces
Torquay Girls Grammar
A range of apprenticeships
Teign School is a thriving school where students are encouraged to achieve academically while developing the confidence and skills to succeed beyond the classroom. Alongside its strong academic offer, the school provides a wealth of enrichment opportunities, including the Ten Tors challenge, the Your Future Story mentoring programme, a growing wellbeing-focused running club, and a programme of parent and community workshops delivered through the Teign Community Hub.
Students also benefit from meaningful engagement with employers, universities, local organisations and public figures, including visits from MPs and industry professionals, helping them to develop ambition, leadership and a strong sense of citizenship.
Lucie Wagner, Head of School at Teign School said:
"Today is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our year 11 students and everything they have accomplished during their time at Teign School.
"We are incredibly proud of each and every one of them. These grades are an important milestone, but they are only one part of their story. We know our students leave Teign School with the confidence, skills and ambition to flourish in the next stage of their education, training or employment.”
Matthew Shanks, CEO of Education South West said:
"Congratulations to every student receiving their GCSE results today. We know that behind every grade are years of hard work, supported by dedicated teachers, support staff and families who have encouraged young people every step of the way.
“These results represent far more than examination outcomes. They mark the beginning of exciting new opportunities, whether students are moving on to sixth form, college, apprenticeships or employment. We are incredibly proud of all they have achieved and wish them every success as they embark on the next stage of their education and careers."
