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Alderney's secondary school has recorded its lowest GCSE results in recent years - a decline made all the more pronounced by St Anne's small number of pupils.
Only three of St Anne's 16 GCSE students attained at least five 9-4/A*-C grades including maths and English, which equates to just 18.8%.
That compares to 50% of last year's cohort, with the new "more rigorous" exams and grading system causing a number of the States schools' results to drop.
Pictured: St Anne's overall results tend to fluctuate markedly year on year because its small number of students.
However, pupils studying English Literature, French and Art did particularly well this year, with 100% pass rate at grade 4/C or higher. Top grades equivalent to the former A* were achieved in several subjects including Science and Art.
Headteacher Martin Winward said caution should be exercise when comparing the school's results because of the small cohort size and varying ability range of students.
‘I am extremely proud of the achievements of all our students. The current year were in Year 8 when I joined the school in December 2015 and have come a long way during their time at St. Anne’s. This year’s cohort was recognised early as having a wide range of abilities and learning needs including specific special educational needs, social and emotional needs, as well as those deemed gifted. Individual successes are grounded in the solid relationships fostered at our school, the dedication of staff and the diligent support of our parents and support staff alike.
"I personally would like to thank all of our teachers from early years,infant, junior and secondary for their collective efforts in enabling pupils at St. Anne’s tos tride forward, meeting and at times exceeding their predicted outcomes.
"All students have secured Post-16 destinations and the school is proud of the confident, well rounded individuals they have become."
Education, Sport & Culture said its proposed reforms of local schooling will promote excellence and increase the quality of provision across the Bailiwick.
"For example, the committee is exploring ways to use technology to maximise the opportunities available to students. Immersive classroom technology may be introduced as a result of the proposed investment in digital services," the committee said of Alderney. "Lessons could then run across sites,i ncluding potentially at St Anne’s School in Alderney and either of the two colleges (Victor Hugo College and de Saumarez College) in the 11-18 Lisia School in Guernsey or at The Guernsey Institute.
"This could enable a wider range of courses to be offered in Alderney, giving students more options and offering the school more flexibility. This may also provide more opportunities for post-16 students to be able to study more flexibly where it is beneficial to them."
ESC also confirmed that the governance arrangements currently in place at St Anne's - which does not fall within the proposed 'one school' model - will be reviewed during the development of a new Education Law.
Pictured top: St Anne's in Alderney.
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