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Island GCSEs better than UK

Island students have hit a a higher GCSE pass rate than in the UK.

Results annoucned earlier this week show 73 percent got A* to C grades.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture says half those who sat exams go on to sixth form, while 40 per cent are due start a course at the Island's college.

Minister Daphne Caine says students should take pride in their accomplishments, no matter the grade. 

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