Students celebrate GCSE results

Students celebrate GCSE results

Almost 70 per cent of pupils at Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy achieved a grade 4 or higher in GCSE Maths and English.

Headteacher Hazel Boyce said: “We are delighted with our GCSE results. Our pupils have done us proud! These results reflect the many hours of hard work and dedication from our pupils and staff.

“Almost 70% of our pupils have secured a grade 4 or higher in GCSE Maths and English making today’s results the very best we have had in recent years.

“Results are strong across all subjects and particularly so in Science, Food, Drama, Art, Polish and Business Studies. More than three quarters of our cohort have secured grades to allow them to access Level 3 qualifications which is a phenomenal success. There is much to celebrate!”

Rose Lynn Macrae achieved grades ranging from 6-9, including 9s in Chemistry and Maths.

She said: I was just trying to count all of the grades when I opened the envelope. I’m staying at Saint Benedict Sixth Form to study Chemistry, Maths and Physics and possibly Further Maths. After that I want to apply for an apprenticeship at Rolls-Royce. I just think it looks interesting.”

Victoria Wodzinska achieved grades ranging from 4 to 8 and is planning on going to college.

She said: “I’m going to study Criminology, Chemistry and Biology. When I opened my results I felt much better than before I got them. I was ok after my exams but I was a bit worried about maths.”