Isle of Wight pupils awarded top marks in LAMDA exams

All 51 students from the Isle of Wight who sat the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) exams in November were awarded distinctions, including 38 from Ryde School.

32 of the pupils scored 90 marks or above, with five achieving 98 out of a possible 100.

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School pupils in Ryde have achieved top marks in their LAMDA exams. (Image: Ryde School)

Ellen Weeks, a teacher, said: "It is a privilege to teach these hard-working young people and to help them develop confidence and essential communication and performance skills that will benefit them for the rest of their lives."

The exams covered a range of disciplines including spoken English, drama, and performance, and students were aged between 5 and 17.

They sat exams from Introductory Stage 1 up to the Gold Medal in Verse and Prose and Acting.

Will Turner, Ryde School Head Master, said: "This is an exceptional achievement and a real testament to the dedication of all the pupils and Mrs Weeks.

"We are incredibly proud of our Ryde School cohort, and send our huge congratulations to other Island children for all they achieved in these examinations."