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Trinity Sixth Form, in Middlesbrough, celebrated another strong set of results, continuing a clear upward trend with average points per entry increasing for the third consecutive year.
STEM subjects performed particularly well, with students achieving a 96% pass rate across Biology, Chemistry, Engineering and Physics. Engineering students secured an average grade of Distinction, while A Level Mathematics outcomes improved by a full grade on average. Students also achieved the highest possible A* grades in Biology and Chemistry.
Strong results were recorded across the wider curriculum, with average B grades in A Level Religious Studies and English Language and Literature. BTEC Sport students achieved on average a Distinction, while Extended Project Qualification results ranged from B to A*.
Michael Blair, head of school at Trinity Catholic College, praised the dedication and hard work of students and staff. Head of sixth form Phillip Scarr said: “We are delighted with the achievements of our young people. These qualifications provide a springboard to higher education, further training, apprenticeships or employment, giving every student a clear path to a positive future.”
Post-16 results at All Saints Catholic School in York have once again demonstrated the talent, determination and hard work of its young people.
The school celebrated a fourth consecutive year of growth in the proportion of students achieving the highest grades. This year a third of grades were at A*/A and 44.4% of students achieved three A* -B grades, the highest figure in the past four years.
Students have secured places at some of the country’s most prestigious universities, alongside a growing number progressing into highly competitive degree apprenticeships, apprenticeships and specialist training programmes.
Among the individual successes, all three of the school’s aspiring medics secured their university places. The school’s Oxbridge candidates are also looking forward to reading their chosen subjects in the autumn.
One student whose achievements have extended well beyond the classroom is Isaac Morris. After his gap year, Isaac will take up a place at Princeton University, an Ivy League institution in the United States. His success follows an exceptional sporting achievement, having recently represented Great Britain at Under 23 level in rowing and finishing eighth in the World Championships.
Bali Faulkner-Mercer is going to Loughborough to study Sport Management, having achieved an A in PE and a Distinction and Distinction* in Business
Oliwia Rosciszewska achieved an A* in English Literature, an A* in Polish, an A* in Politics and a B in French. She has secured a degree apprenticeship with a Newcastle law firm.
Katie Wrenn achieved A*, A*, A in Biology, Geography and RE. She will take a gap year, volunteering at a Methodist Church, connecting people with faith and nature. She will go on to study Ecology and Wildlife at the University of Cumbria.
Ava Thomas-Richards is set to begin her studies at the National Centre for Circus Arts in London after receiving A* grades in Fine Art, Theatre Studies and RE. She joined seven other students receiving A*s from All Saints’ art department this academic year.
“I love theatre and everything creative," Ava said. "I have been performing gymnastics since I was 15 – and love combining the two on stage. My success today is testament to my teachers, in particular Mr Norton. He really got me to where I wanted to be – he was absolutely brilliant.”
Headteacher Sharon Keelan-Beardsley said: “We could not be prouder of our students. These results are a wonderful reflection of their hard work, determination and ambition, supported by the dedication of our staff and the strong partnership between school and families.
“A significant number of students achieved As or A* across the board and several achieved three or more A* in all their chosen subjects, including Hope Fomekong Zome, Owen Fryer, Monty Parmiter, Oliwia Rosciszewska, Florence Slezak and Ava Thomas-Richards. A number of our young people have overcome challenges to achieve superb results, making their success all the more inspiring.
“While academic achievement is important, we are equally proud of the confident, compassionate young people our students have become. The country needs a workforce that is flexible, resilient and innovative, and our young people possess these qualities in abundance.
“All Saints students leave us with far more than outstanding exam results; they take with them strong values, a commitment to making a positive difference and the ambition to succeed in whatever path they choose. We wish them every happiness and success for the future.”
All Saints is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, which has 38 schools, including two sixth forms, across Teesside and North Yorkshire, delivering high-quality Catholic education to more than 11,700 pupils.
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