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Isle Of Wight School Sees Five Sets Of Twins Collect GCSE Results

Five sets of twins on the Isle of Wight, all from the same school, are celebrating their GCSE results.

The ten pupils, who go to Ryde Academy, picked up their marks yesterday (Thursday).

Among them are three sets of sisters, one set of brothers and one brother and sister duo. 

All of the twins are aged 16.


Jessica (left) & (right) Georgia Newbery 

Odud (left) and (right) Mashud Miah 


Lily (left) and (right) Jack Stockman


Rosie (left) and (right) Pipit Johnson


Jessica (left) and (right) Libby Johnson

With two 9s, four 8s and four 7s, Pip Johnson was one of the academy's top performers, alongside her sister Rosie.

Rosie also secured some impressive marks, including two grade 8s and two grade 6s.

Overall the academy saw the best grades in its history.

Joy Ballard, Principal of the Academy, said:  

"Our students should be so very proud of themselves.

"Not only have they demonstrated great potential in terms of their academic capabilities but shown huge resilience, giving incredible support to one another through all of the challenges they have faced.

"The Academy has such a warm family ethos to it that combined with the incredible support given to the students by the staff, and of course their parents, this has enabled them to do so well.

"A massive congratulations to them all."

How did other Isle of Wight schools fare? Find out with our live coverage, here.

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