Extreme Pride at St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy

The staff and governors at St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy, part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, are extremely proud of the achievements of our year 11 students.  The school, in Hebburn, would like to congratulate them on their hard work, determination and excellent GCSE results.  Of course, this year group has received a disrupted learning …

GCSE results arrive at St. Bede’s

St. Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form are incredibly proud of all of their GCSE students’ resilience and hard work leading to their outstanding achievements today. Supported by their teachers, parents and carers our learners have shown academic ambition and have taken every opportunity to develop their wider talents.  Highlights Special mention to Ben …

St. Wilfrid’s RC College hard work rewarded

St. Wilfrid’s R.C. College is extremely proud of the results achieved by our Year 11 students in their GCSE and BTEC courses. The school is delighted that the gifts and talents, hard work and dedication of our students and staff has been rewarded. Promising results All headline attainment measures have improved since the last set …

Hurworth pupils overcome “tough journey” to achieve improved results

Pupils and staff at Hurworth School are celebrating after bucking the national trend to achieve improved GCSE results despite the challenges created by the pandemic. The school is part of the Swift Academy Trust. All of the headline measures at the school, on the outskirts of Darlington, have improved from 2019 – the last time …

Durham pupil in GCSE top percentile

A Durham School schoolboy is celebrating securing 11 (eleven) grade 9 results in his GCSEs. According to Ofqual, only 188 pupils in England achieved all 11 GCSES at the top grade. Record year for GCSEs Timon Basu, a pupil at Durham School, has spoken of his “incredible surprise” at landing the top grade in every …

River Tyne Academy celebrates GCSE for learners excluded from schools

River Tyne Academy, in Gateshead, provides education for learners who have been excluded from school or who are at risk of being excluded. Staff use a relational approach to support learners to achieve their best outcomes including qualifications, return to mainstream school and moving into post-16 education, employment and training. Rory’s results Rory Cowen makes …

Westfield achieves an overall pass rate of 97%

Westfield School, in Gosforth, is celebrating an impressive set of GCSE results. After a turbulent period, and having faced significant challenges preparing for their GCSE’s, Westfield received wonderful achievements for all our Year 11 pupils who have achieved an overall pass rate of 97%. The school is part of The Northumbrian Educational Trust. Student stories …

St Peter’s Catholic College achieve record-breaking results

St Peter’s Catholic College in South Bank, Middlesbrough has achieved record-breaking results in the first set of exams since the pandemic. English and Maths results have improved by 20% since the last published GCSE results in 2019. 78% of pupils achieved a grade 4 in English with 66.7% achieving a grade 5. 70.5% of pupils …

St Patrick’s Catholic College incredible GCSE results affirm Ofsted’s recent ‘Good’ judgement

St Patrick’s Catholic College in Thornaby’s ‘incredible’ GCSE results affirm Ofsted’s recent ‘Good’ judgement with more and more pupils achieving top grades. Success stories Pupils have achieved an 86% pass rate in 4+ English and 71% pass rate in 4+ Maths which affords them an array of choices and opportunities post-16. Freddie Close is really …

Sacred Heart best set of GCSE results in five years

Sacred Heart, in Redcar, are celebrating their best set of results in five years. 81% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths and 63% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or higher in English and Maths. Incredible Achievements Emily Farrell has secured 6 grades 9s in her GCSEs, an incredible …