Y11 students celebrate fantastic results

St Katherine's students have been celebrating receiving their GCSE and vocational qualification results.

54% of students achieved English and maths Grades 9-5 and 71% achieved 9-4. 32 students achieved a grade 9 in one or more subjects with 74 grade 9s in total, representing 7% of grades. 

There were further superb results achieved across the curriculum. Subjects enjoying 9-7 success include the further maths qualification (75%), biology (38%), chemistry (46%), food preparation and nutrition (40%), philosophy and beliefs (59%), English literature (37%), English Language (36%) and geography (33%). 

Students also enjoyed success in vocational subjects, reflecting St Katherine's continued strength in this area of the curriculum, achieving D*-D sport (42%), performing arts (20%) and engineering (54%). 

Behind the statistics are all the individual success stories including:

  • Edie Church: 6 x grade 9, 2 x grade 8, 1 x Distinction*
  • Matthew Brennan: 6 x grade 9, 1 x grade 8, 1 x grade 7, 1 x Distinction*, 1 x Distinction
  • Amrit Gill: 5 x grade 9, 3 x grade 8, 1 x grade 7
  • Alfie Steadman: 4 x grade 9, 5 x grade 8, 1 x Distinction
  • Yaser Issa: 4 x grade 9, 4 x grade 8, 1 x grade 7
  • Ruby Walsh: 4 x grade 9, 4 x grade 8, 1 x grade 7
  • Alex Evers: 4 x grade 9, 4 x grade 8
  • Effie Lomax: 3 x grade 9, 4 x grade 8, 1 x grade 7
  • Dylan Hewett: 2 x grade 9, 6 x grade 8, 1 x Distinction*
  • Scarlett Newby: 2 x grade 9, 2 x grade 8, 3 x grade 7, 2 x Distinction*

Justin Humphreys, Head of School, said:

“Congratulations to each Year 11 student on their results - great individual achievements.  Despite the hurdles, students have been rewarded for their hard work and commitment to prove what they are capable of and realise their personal aspirations.  We are deeply proud of their achievements and grateful for the unwavering support from families and our committed staff at St Katherine’s who provided exceptional support and education along each individual journey. 

There are many great success stories allowing students to progress onto their chosen pathway.  The achievements of individuals reflect tremendous resilience and determination throughout.  We wish all our students every success as they take their next steps.”