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100% pass rate for St. Josephs

St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy, part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, celebrates a 100% pass rate for their year 13 students. Almost 30% were at grade A or higher and 85% were at grade C or above.

Determination and Commitment

The Hebburn school expressed their pride in their students, whose hard work, determination and commitment has been recognised in these results.  Of course, these are the first formal external examinations this year group have sat and they have truly showcased their abilities.

There were some significant individual performances from students who managed to achieve 3 grade A’s or higher:  

  • Lucy Smith (who achieved 3 A*) will study English at the University of Liverpool
  • Darcey Wilkinson will study nursing at Northumbria University
  • Emily Martin will study Politics at Durham University 
  • Poppy Docherty will study Chemistry at Newcastle University
  • Also, former South Tyneside Unsung Hero (Shields Gazette), James Mole, secured an A* in politics, will be studying International Relations and Politics at Northumbria University
  • Tom Archibald will be taking an apprenticeship as a recruitment and finance consultant after achieving two distinction stars and a grade B in A level Law


Head boy, Charles Lewis

Head Girl, Hallie Knox

Lucy Smith, English at Liverpool

Ben Pennick, Apprenticeship at Nissan

Emma Swinney, pharmacy at Sunderland University 

Aaron Singh, University of Liverpool St. John

James Mole and Emily Martin who will both be studying politics

St. Josephs extended its well wishes to their students saying: “We wish all of our students the very best as they leave us to follow their chosen career pathway”.

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