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 achieved a grade 4 in Maths and 56.2% achieved a grade 5.
Pupils were awarded some of the highest grades including a significant number of 8s and 9s in History, English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Science, French, Religious Education and Design Technology.
Outstanding grades for senior prefect
Megan Twohig, a former pupil of St Margaret Clitherow’s Catholic Primary School, South Bank has been an outstanding and hard-working pupil with a fantastic attitude. As a senior prefect with responsibility for chaplaincy, Megan led collective worship within school and has been a valued member of the choir.
Today, she was rewarded with some outstanding grades which included 9s in French and Geography, Distinction* in Music, grade 8s in Biology, Chemistry, Maths, English Language and Religious Education, and 7s in English Literature and Physics.
Megan now intends to study Environmental science, Geography and Sociology and go on to be an environmental scientist. Megan said:
“I am proud of the results I was able to achieve. They would not have been possible without all the support I have received at St Peter’s. I am grateful for all the memories I have made here and excited to start college in September.”
Positive role model
Rugby-playing prefect Jay Tilley has been a huge asset to St Peter’s. His peers appreciate his positive, supportive attitude and younger pupils especially, have looked up to him as a positive role model.
Jay received fantastic results this morning including grade 8s in English Language and History, a grade 7 in English Literature, Maths, Religious Education and Science, and a Distinction* in Music.
He will go on to study Maths, Physics and PE A-levels and intends to become a pilot in the Royal Air Force. Jay said:
“I am ecstatic about my results. Well done to all pupils in Year 11 collecting their results today.”
Senior prefect aspires to work in medicine
Anisha Begum, who joined St Peter’s from St Margaret Clitherow’s Catholic Primary School in South Bank, has been a mature, conscientious and hard-working pupil throughout her secondary education.
In Year 11 she also contributed significantly to the school family as a senior prefect and librarian. Anisha celebrates some excellent grades today including a 9 in English Language, 8 in English Literature, 7s in Maths, Science and Religious Education, a 6 in Geography and a 5 in Art.
Her next chapter will see her studying Biology, English and Health & Social Care with aspirations for a career in medicine. Anisha said:
“I am buzzing with my grades! I’m really pleased and excited for my next steps.”
Head girl moving on to study engineering
Head Girl Megan Donaghy-Marshall has been a key part of the St Peter’s family over the last five years.
She has shown leadership qualities, dedication and commitment to both school life and her education. Megan has helped to interview new staff members, led tours of the school, represented the St Peter’s family in the media and at key events, as well as a big support for the younger pupils.
Her steadfast work ethic has paid off with amazing results! A grade 9 in Design Technology and History, grade 8s in English Literature, Maths, Religious Education and Biology, grade 7s in English Language and French and Grade 6s in Chemistry and Physics.
Megan now intends to go to college to study Maths, Physics and Design with a plan to study Engineering at university. She commented:
“I am very pleased with my results and excited about building on this as I move on to study Engineering.”
One faith, one family, one future
Head Teacher Stephanie Garthwaite said:
“I am beyond proud of every single one of our Year 11 pupils, they have shown great strength, resilience and determination in extremely challenging circumstances. Our pupils have received some outstanding results and this is down to their commitment to the ethos of St Peter’s: ‘One faith, one family, one future’. I would like to thank parents and carers for their ongoing support and our staff for always going ‘above and beyond’ to achieve success with our Year 11 pupils. I wish them all the very best in their next steps and we look forward to welcoming them back one day to inspire the next generation of the St Peter’s family.”
If any Year 11 pupils are interested in continuing their post-16 education within the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust family, there are limited places available for September at Trinity Sixth Form. Students can email 6thform@trinity.npcat.org.uk and someone will contact them to discuss their options.
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