St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy celebrates A-Level and Vocational exam success
Students and staff at St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy in Bedlington were today celebrating a fantastic set of A-Level and Vocational results.
The achievements reflected a continued trend of sustained improvement seen within the school, part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust, over recent years.
The academy reported an impressive overall pass rate of 97% across its Sixth Form cohort with nearly a quarter of all entries (23%) achieving the top A* or A grades, while 68% of all entries were awarded grades between A* and C.
And the school’s commitment to preparing students for their next steps was evident with an outstanding 95% of students successfully securing their first-choice university destinations.
Headteacher Suzanne Lewis-Dale praised the cohort for both their academic achievements and their personal character.
“We are incredibly proud of our students here at St Benet Biscop as they receive their A Level and Vocational results today,” she said. “These achievements are a testament to their hard work, determination and resilience throughout their studies living out our RISE values.
“They have embraced challenges, supported one another and shown a commitment to achieving their very best. We recognise and celebrate not only the excellent results achieved, but also the personal growth, character and perseverance our students have shown along the way.”
She added: “Their success reflects the strong partnership between students, staff, parents and carers who have worked together to support them.”
Several students recorded truly outstanding individual results.
Megan Myerscough achieved an incredible A*, A, and A, and is now heading to Durham University to study History, and Beth McDermott secured an excellent A*, A, and B, and has an offer to study Psychology at Manchester University.
Meanwhile, Thomas Routledge is preparing to study Chemical Engineering at Newcastle University after achieving an impressive two A grades and a B.
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