Ulidia Integrated College celebrates ‘outstanding results’ at GCSE and A level

Ulidia Integrated College is anticipating record number of pupils returning to sixth form to study after the release of GCSE results yesterday (Thursday).
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The Carrickfergus school has reported excellent GCSE outcomes for 2021 with 83.81% of pupils achieving five or more A*-C grades and 68% of pupils gaining five or more A*-C grades including English and Maths.

A GCSE grades, Ulidia noted, were excellent across the board with A*-C in: English Literature at 98%, English Language at 87%, Single Award Science at 92%, Double Award Science at 98%, Maths 70%, Travel and Tourism 89%, IT Applications 88%, and 100% in Patisserie and Baking, and Music.

It was a similar story earlier in the week with A level and post-16 also an outstanding success with the school recording 98% three A*-E grades, and 71.74% three A*-C grades.

One for the album on results day at Ulidia Integrated College.One for the album on results day at Ulidia Integrated College.
One for the album on results day at Ulidia Integrated College.

Michael Houston , principal of Ulidia Integrated College, said: “We are so impressed by all of our pupils – this has been another disrupted year for pupils all round, having to cope with lockdown, then restrictions and then worry about how their grades might be awarded.

“It is such a relief to be able to celebrate with them and discover where their pathways may lead. I expect record numbers returning to sixth form to study, and there will be particular interest in the new A Level Chemistry course.

We of course also welcome applications from external students for A level study.

“I am thrilled for our parents and pupils alike, and very grateful for the hard work and dedication all of our staff have shown. Our teaching staff have been exceptional throughout lockdown in their dedication and professionalism, and no small amount of sleepless nights and worry went into producing this year’s grades.

A group photo on exam results day at Ulidia Integrated College.A group photo on exam results day at Ulidia Integrated College.
A group photo on exam results day at Ulidia Integrated College.

“I know we can stand over these grades with integrity, and am looking forward to hearing about the pathways that our young people follow into 6th form and University.”

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Picking up exam results at Ulidia Integrated College.Picking up exam results at Ulidia Integrated College.
Picking up exam results at Ulidia Integrated College.

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