The new acting head of a York school where high-quality learning begins right from the start of pupils’ educational journey has welcomed a highly positive Ofsted report.
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School, which serves the Holgate and Acomb communities, was rated good overall with outstanding behaviour and attitudes and personal development.
Sophie Adams, who was appointed acting head after three years as deputy head, said the whole school community is delighted with the report.
Management, staff and pupils at the school, which is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT), all came in for praise from the inspectors.
“This school is at the heart of the local community,” the report says. “It is a place where pupils thrive. Parents talk about their children flourishing in this nurturing environment. Pupils and parents are proud to be part of this school family.”
Inspectors observed a “sense of calm which resonates throughout the school” and said pupils work with “sustained focus”.
“Pupils are considerate and rise to meet the high expectations set by the school,” it adds. “All pupils have access to a wide range of rich experiences. These include educational visits that the school maps out across the year groups.”
Early years’ provision was recognised as an “engaging environment” where children grow in independence.
The report says learning to read is a priority and starts at the beginning of reception, with the school’s youngest pupils learning to read words before moving on to develop fluency and comprehension.
“Carefully chosen books are an essential part of the school’s curriculum. Teachers explain how pupils enjoy being left on a ‘cliffhanger’ when sharing stories for pleasure.” Commenting on the school’s “ambitious” curriculum, inspectors say: “It is designed to support the school mission, ‘Living, Loving, Learning – Christ at the centre’.
“It goes beyond academic knowledge and incorporates pupils’ excellent personal development.”
The school offers a wide range of rich experiences, including educational visits and pupils take on positions of responsibility such as being class monitors, school councillors and worship buddies during Mass.
“Year 5 pupils are part of the Mini Vinnies. They work within the local community, for example, reaching out to the housebound. These opportunities build pupils’ character.
“Senior leaders, the diocese and those responsible for governance know the school well. They provide appropriate support and challenge.”

Mrs Adams said the report comes at an exciting time for the school as they work hard to build on the firm foundations laid down by previous head Emma Barr, who was in charge at the time of the inspection.
She said: “The report reflects what makes Our Lady Queen of Martyrs such a special school and is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the staff, the wonderful children who come here, our supportive families and governors and the community as a whole.
“At Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, we prioritise not only academic achievement but also the holistic development of each child.
“We work every day to create the best possible educational experience for our pupils and we will continue to build on this success and give them everything they need to have a happy and successful future.”

NPCAT CEO Hugh Hegarty said: “This report profiles the significant impact the school provision has on our wonderful pupils. Staff work tirelessly to ensure all children are afforded a rich, nurturing education in such a rich, loving environment.
“I appreciate the journey the school has been on over recent years and want to thank all those staff, leaders and governors who work in support of the school and also the wider Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, which continues to have such a positive impact on all our primary schools.
“We will continue working collectively and collaboratively in the interests of every pupil having a safe and secure environment within a culture of vigilance.”
The school opened in January 2012, bringing together the former schools of English Martyrs Catholic Primary and Our Lady’s Catholic Primary.
Parents interested in securing a nursery or reception place at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs can call 01904 806093 or visit olqm.npcat.org.uk.

Pupils came to school dressed in yellow and white and enjoyed an ice cream treat to help celebrate the opening of a brand new school nursery in York.
St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School in Monkgate, York, held a “Come and See” celebration day, opening its doors to current and prospective parents and members of the local community.
The visitors enjoyed guided tours of the nursery and the school, which dates back to Victorian times but has undergone substantial improvements in recent years.
St Wilfrid’s originally opened in 1875 and is also organising some exciting ways to celebrate its 150th anniversary next year.
The special day also included raffles and a celebratory lunchtime menu, goodie bags and a spectacular balloon arch in the school colours.

The new nursery at St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary in York

Headteacher Helen Keith, who was once a pupil at St Wilfrid’s, said opening the 23-place nursery is an important milestone and historic moment for the school.
“I wanted the whole school community to be involved because our nursery children all belong to the St Wilfrid’s family now,” she said.
“We had an excellent response to our invitation, with current parents and grandparents and mums and dads of pre-school-age children all coming to have a look around.”

Learning and having fun in the new nursery

Staff also joined in the spirit of the occasion by dressing in yellow and white and the ribbon was cut by the two youngest nursery children and the two oldest pupils in  Year 6.
“The children are always at the centre of our school and it only seemed right that they should officially open our new nursery,” said Miss Keith.
“All our children are excellent ambassadors for our school and feel very proud to come to St Wilfrid’s.
“It was a really wonderful day for everyone and reminded us all of why this is such a special community.”

NPCAT CEO Hugh Hegarty said: “St Wilfrid’s has a rich history and this latest chapter builds on the generations of contributions by staff, governors and parishioners in York.
“The significant investment in resourcing and staffing and this excellent provision signals the strength of Catholic education in York.
“It is also further of the positive impact Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust continues to have on the learning environments of our schools.”
St Wilfrid’s, which is rated good in all areas by Ofsted, already taught children aged four-to-11 but now has provision for three-year-olds.
A limited number of places at the new nursery are available now. Contact the school office on 01904 659726 for more information or to book a guided tour.

We’re stronger together – that was the message from the children, staff and families of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Middlesbrough on the day artist Mackenzie Thorpe returned to his hometown.
Since May, Middlesbrough-born Mackenzie has been working with the children on their Stronger Together project to create Teesside-inspired artworks for their outdoor play area.
The 14 images include two donated by Mackenzie, one inside the school railings – “The Boro”, depicting elements of central Middlesbrough – and one outside, facing the world, titled “Stronger Together”.

Created especially for the school, it shows a group of children in red and white football kits and Mackenzie’s trademark hearts and Teesside bridges.
On the long-awaited unveiling day, families were invited to enjoy a buffet of food representing the many cultures pupils come from.
The art had all been under wraps since children returned to school but was revealed to gasps of delight from the children, parents and invited guests.
Mackenzie became emotional, telling the children and guests: “You can see through their artwork that the children are so proud of Middlesbrough.
“When this school was built, you also built a community. I’m almost crying because I can just feel the atmosphere, and all the hard work you’ve done. Your artwork comes from this community, which is the strongest thing we have in this town.
“You can’t put a person down because if you do, we’ll stand up together and be counted. And we’ll do it as neighbours.
“One more thing I’d like to say is just work hard every day and you’ll achieve all your dreams, just like I did.”

Mackenzie said as soon as he was contacted by Sacred Heart he was determined to do whatever he could to be involved.
“When the phone rings and it’s New York, I say we’ll talk to them. But when it’s Middlesbrough it’s right, I’m interested!”
He told the children he was born nearby in St Paul’s Road before moving to Beechwood and he attended St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.
“I left Middlesbrough to go to London as a student in 1979, but Middlesbrough has never left me. Even my accent is the same and I won’t change at all.
“It’s still my inspiration and it comes to me every day and every night. I can’t stop drawing it. It’s part of my DNA.
“I’m so proud to come from here. People ask me why I became an artist and I stand in the middle of Tokyo or New York talking about the Transporter Bridge.”
The children’s artwork has titles including I Love My Friends, The Gates of Glory, Love of the Hills and A Fun Day at Home.

After unveiling one picture, November on Newport Bridge, by 10-year-old Harrison, Mackenzie said: “See how it reflects love. That’s what we do here. If you have love, it will grow and it will always bring you sunshine and you’ll stay together and be friends forever.”
Afterwards, Harrison said he was excited but nervous to meet Mackenzie. Asked about his picture, he said: “Bridges join communities all over the world and we’ve got some good ones in Middlesbrough. I like to see them lit up at night.”
Deputy headteacher Kerry Mallam  said Mackenzie’s infectious passion for Middlesbrough made him the perfect person to be involved in the project.
“We thought he might choose the children’s artwork, but we didn’t think in our wildest dreams he would do this,” she said. “We said thank you so much for being here and he said thank you so much for inviting me!
“This celebration feels even more important given the recent events within our area and as we seek to rebuild relationships within the community.
“We’d already chosen the Stronger Together title before the summer, but now it couldn’t be more fitting. This is what we tell our children throughout their school life, that regardless of beliefs, race, religion, where you live, where you come from, we are stronger when we are together.”

Headteacher Vicky White said: “Mackenzie created a series of videos to inspire the children to create their own artwork reflecting what makes them proud about their town.
“He also talked about techniques and how to include themselves in their pictures. The pupils then created their own pictures and Mackenzie chose 12 to be included in the panelling around our play area.”
Miss White said the children’s pride in their area shines through in their artwork.
“This celebration is just the start for us because we want to build on this theme of being stronger together throughout this academic year and beyond,” she said.
“We want to make sure everybody can see that at Sacred Heart we are stronger together, Middlesbrough is stronger when we all come together and that we will overcome the issues there have been recently.”

Mrs Mallam added: “Mackenzie is proud of coming from Middlesbrough, and that’s what we want to instil in our children. He’s had struggles to overcome, but he’s become successful around the world. The sky’s the limit for our children, and they couldn’t have a better role model to show them the way.”
Sacred Heart is one of 38 schools throughout Teesside and North Yorkshire, including the City of York, that make up Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT).
CEO Hugh Hegarty said all the trust’s schools are committed to ensuring bias, racism and sectarianism have no place in our society.
“The damage caused by misinformation is so severe,” he said. “We will continue to ensure that the flames of prejudice are never fanned by misinformation, as profiled this summer across our nation.
“I must congratulate to Miss White and all the staff, volunteers and governors who have
worked with the NPCAT Estates team to bring this about and most of all to the whole school community of pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary.”
Sue Sedgwick attended the event to represent Umbrella Hugs CIC, who helped Stronger Together as part of a National Lottery-funded project to uplift people, increase their wellbeing and instil a sense of place. 
“It’s been fabulous because the children have such a sense of pride in the area and Mackenzie’s story inspires them so much,” she said.
Sacred Heart, which is on Ayresome Street, was rated good in all areas in a recent Ofsted report.

Congratulations to the pupils at All Saints Catholic School in York on their incredible GCSE results. The staff are very proud of what you have achieved.
Headteacher Sharon Keelan-Beardsley describes their GCSE outcomes as “phenomenal”, with pupils who have a variety of educational backgrounds performing at the highest level.
“There were many superb results in all areas and outcomes in every one of the core subjects, including English, Maths, Science and RE, were excellent,” said Mrs Keelan-Beardsley. “Pupils also excelled in French, Media and many other areas.
“Individually, there were numerous outstanding results, with pupils achieving top grades in all their subjects. Many pupils also made significant progress across their suite of GCSEs.
“Four pupils achieved an average progress score of more than three grades above what they would be predicted to achieve nationally in all their subjects.
“We are very proud of all our young people, and this year we are especially delighted that our pupils who under government measures are classed as disadvantaged have achieved particularly well.
“In fact, this group has made significantly more progress than their non disadvantaged pupils nationally.
“This shows that hard work, combined with excellent teaching and a caring and aspirational environment, really do make the difference.
“Our mission statement is that we are ambitious to educate the whole person to thrive personally, academically and spiritually. We believe that by delivering on these aspirations, our young people are well placed to face the future with confidence.
“We have a record number of applicants to our successful sixth form this year and we look forward to welcoming back many of the young people who have performed so well while at All Saints.
“On behalf of all the staff and governors at All Saints, I would like to thank our families for how they have worked with the school to help the pupils achieve these fantastic outcomes.”

To celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, patron of the diocese, 300 children from schools in the Diocesan Schools’ Singing Programme came together to sing Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral.
Bishop Terry was the principal celebrant and all but one school involved attended, with children and staff coming from across Middlesbrough, Marske-by-the-Sea and York.
Priests from many of the parishes represented by the schools joined Bishop Terry on the altar.
The children sang four traditional hymns, the Lourdes Mass setting and all joined to sing Simon Lindley’s Ave Maria in Latin.
Children from schools who sing with one of the cathedral’s choirs robed and sat together, performing some sections by themselves, with one Year 4 chorister singing a brief solo.
All the music was prepared in whole-class singing sessions led by either choral director Andrea Maxson or diocesan director of music Steven Maxson as part of a structured curriculum delivered all year round.
We were blessed with fine weather between the rehearsal on the day and the Mass and the children enjoyed their lunch break outside, with the Google Street View car coming to take photographs and ensure that the event lives on!
In his homily, Bishop Terry said the children filled the cathedral with “a wall of sound” as he left the sacristy. He remarked how their singing ranged from music written this year to traditional plainsong written many centuries ago, with singing in English, Greek and Latin.
The first lesson and the bidding prayers were beautifully read by children from attending schools, and the altar servers were also drawn from several schools.
The Diocesan Schools’ Singing Programme is part of the National Schools’ Singing Programme.

What a wonderful year this has been for our children here at St Paulinus in Guisborough.
Since September 2023, all the children from Reception to Year Six have been able to come into church with Maggs Harrison, one of our parishioners, to spend time with Jesus before the exposed Blessed Sacrament.
Our school and parish work hard together, and this is just one of the many ways we are trying to make Christ known to the children and families of our loving community. We are lucky to have the school and church building on the same site but do now take it for granted!
The children have developed their understanding of the Real Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, and what it means for them. They have sung and prayed, experiencing being still with Our Lord. What a joy it has been!
Maggs has been supported each week by one of our priests – Father Phil, Father Paul or Father Jose – and this has helped to draw us all into the mystery of this most beautiful way of being close to the Lord. We are so grateful for the time given by all involved.
Earlier this year we celebrated a whole-school Adoration, which brought all our children together, and we prayed, sung our hearts out and watched as Jesus moved around the church in the Monstrance. It was a truly wonderful time with the children, teachers, parents and parishioners.
There was no more beautiful sound that day than the children singing O, Sacrament Most Holy as the Blessed Sacrament was reposed into the Tabernacle.
We wait with bated breath for the Holy Spirit to reveal what may be in store for us at St Paulinus in the new school year.

Rachel Bircham, Head of School

Andrew Rogers, headteacher of Trinity Catholic College in Middlesbrough, was delighted to see a continued improvement in results.
He said: “It’s fantastic to see some of our pupils’ achievements, with success in a wide range of subjects, and especially to see a larger percentage of our students achieving grades 9 to 7.
“Staff and pupils have collaborated so well, especially during the last 12 months, to ensure progress has been made. We are especially proud of those pupils who have gone above and beyond in their studies to gain grades above their targets.
“Trinity has seen an improvement in results, with notable success stories in English and RE. This upward trend results from all the hard work and energy of the Trinity staff and fabulous pastoral support our young people receive.
“Success is testament to our brilliant students’ character. This cohort has withstood the lockdown disruption at the end of their primary school and first few years of secondary education to show resilience and determination to succeed.
“I wish all the class of 2024 the very best of luck for their futures – well done on your efforts and successes!”
To apply for a place at Trinity Sixth Form, email [email protected] or [email protected].

Nathan B has performed exceptionally well throughout his examinations and has been awarded with grade 9s in all his 12 subjects, including Further Mathematics.
This is an outstanding achievement for an incredibly hardworking, conscientious pupil who has shown tremendous drive in his studies and a courteous attitude throughout.
Nathan is keeping his options open for the future but is strongly considering university after college. We wish Nathan the very best for the future as he moves out of the area to Durham.

Nathan said: “It feels amazing to get the full set of 9s. I’m very proud of this achievement. I want to thank all my teachers but must give a little extra thanks to my English teacher, Miss McCaffrey, and Maths teacher, Mr Spenceley.”

Isaac D has shown outstanding determination, hard work and dedication to his studies throughout his time at Trinity Catholic College.
He has been rewarded with eight grade 9s, including Maths, English, RE and Sciences, a double distinction in Hospitality and Catering and a grade 8 in English Literature.
Isaac said: “I’m overwhelmed, but absolutely delighted. A big thank you to Miss McCaffrey for inspiring me in English.”
Isaac, who would like to study medicine at university, will join us in September at T6, where he will study Biology, Chemistry and Psychology.

Linsey A joined Trinity from Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Year 7 and has been a model pupil.
Her hard work and dedication is borne out in her fantastic results.
Having achieved grade 9s in Geography and RE, she also achieved 4 grade 8s and a grade 6 in Additional Maths.
On receiving her results, a very happy Linsey said: “I’m really happy and it’s unexpected how well I’ve done. I must thank all my teachers for helping me get these grades. I’m so pleased.”
Linsey hopes to study biomedical science at university.

Logan P has been on a truly remarkable journey in his time at Trinity.
The former St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School pupil said: “I feel so pleased to get these results and wouldn’t have ever got here without the support of staff like Mr Allen, Mr Smith and Mrs Shaw. I’m buzzing. I can now go to T6 and, of course, be on the ski trip!”
Logan is going to T6 to study Engineering, Physics, Maths and Chemistry. He has ambitions to study medicine.
Logan’s story is inspirational and shows that resilience and determination can make all the difference. The school is extremely proud of your achievements.

St Peter’s Catholic College in South Bank, Middlesbrough, goes from strength to strength, with this year’s results ensuring pupils have the opportunity to fulfil their potential and leave secondary education fully prepared for their future.
Building on improvements across GCSE results over recent years, the school recorded significant improvements across a wide range of subjects, including English, Math, Science, French, Geography, Art and Food Preparation. The number of pupils achieving the elusive grade 8s and 9s has increased five fold.
Headteacher Stephanie Garthwaite said the results show the school’s commitment to academic excellence and ensuring there is no ceiling to what can be achieved at St Peter’s.
Mrs Garthwaite said: “Our pupils have embraced the challenge of this exceptionally arduous exam period with determination, resilience and maturity. I continue to be proud of every single one of them and have enjoyed celebrating their successes with them today.
“As well as achieving some outstanding GCSE results, our pupils have grown into well-rounded young adults ready to live out our mission statement, ‘One Faith, One Family, One Future’.
“I would like to thank the wider St Peter’s family for their ongoing support as our school community continues to flourish, and to thank our staff for their commitment to ensuring every child has the opportunity to achieve their potential.
“I wish every Year 11 pupil every success in their next steps – and remember, you are always part of the St Peter’s family.”
If any Year 11 pupils are interested in continuing their post-16 education within our trust family, there are limited places available for September at Trinity Sixth Form, part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust.
Email [email protected] and someone will contact them to discuss their options.

Ashton P has had a successful five years at St Peter’s, achieving high results in assessments, maintaining top set position and representing the school as head girl.
She has been consistently studious, hardworking and diligent and has been an especially high flyer in French and English.

Today she has achieved outstanding results, with three grade 9s, in French, English Language and Literature, and grade 8s in History and RE. We are immensely proud of Ashton’s fantastic achievements at St Peter’s.

Ashton, who will study for A levels including Politics, Literature and French, hopes to go into corporate contract law.
“I am blown away! It wasn’t easy, but it was definitely worth it. I’m proud of my 9s and 8s and excited about the next chapter. I’m ready for France!”

Teachers have seen Harley S blossom into a resilient, hardworking and determined young man.
Today he has achieved excellent results, setting him up for an amazing future. Harley has grown in confidence and his dedication to his studies has certainly paid off, with grade 9s in English Language and Literature, grade 8s in RE and History and 7s in Maths and Science.
Harley will study got A levels in English Language and Literature and History. He is still undecided about his future career but is definitely excited about the opportunities his GCSE results have given him.
“I am shocked!” he said. “But I am very happy. I want to thank all my teachers and my mum for always believing in me and ensuring I pushed myself to do my very best and reach my potential.”

Jay B, a former pupil of St Mary’s Primary School, Grangetown, has had an incredible journey in St Peter’s, showing strong leadership skills and being a role model, taking part in extracurricular football refereeing and being an outstanding deputy head boy.
Jay has always strived for excellence and has worked exceptionally hard throughout his time here.
Today he has achieved excellent results, with a grade 9 in English Language, grade 8 in French and grade 7s in his remaining subjects.
Earlier this year, Jay was interviewed and successful in achieving a prestigious scholarship with Altrad, a construction and engineering company.
He will continue his further education within NPCAT at T6, Middlesbrough, where he will study Engineering and Physics. His ambition is to go into instrumentation.
“I feel good,” he said. “All the sixth lessons and Saturday sessions certainly paid off! I set myself the goal to achieve a grade 9 and I am super proud of myself for achieving my goal.”

Finley L, a former pupil of St Margaret Clitherow’s Catholic Primary School, South Bank, has consistently been a mature, conscientious and hardworking pupil who has shown leadership skills and been a role model as a prefect.
Today Finley is celebrating some excellent results, including a grade 9 in RE, grade 8s in History and English Language and Literature and a grade 7 in Art.
Finley intends to study Health & Social Care, Biology and Sociology and his ambition is to be a physiotherapist, which we know he will be amazing at!
“I wouldn’t be here without the support of my family and the dedication of my teachers,” he said. “I’m really happy with my results.”

Deborah Law, headteacher of St Patrick’s Catholic College in Thornaby, expressed her delight with this year’s results as the school continues to go from strength to strength.
She said the class of 2024’s results as a true testament to the pupils’ resilience and perseverance and commitment to their education, adding that their dedication has shone through in their achievements.
Results in core subjects continued to improve, including English, Maths, Science and RE, and results improved significantly in a wide range of subjects, including Geography, Engineering and French.
Miss Law said grade 9s are awarded to a very small number of pupils nationally, but St Patrick’s pupils have exceeded the number of top grades 7-9 and the school could not be prouder.
“We are immensely proud of each individual pupil’s success,” she said. “Their unwavering effort and hard work have ensured that they now have a wide range of opportunities as they transition into post-16 studies.
“Many pupils exceeded their initial targets, a remarkable accomplishment made possible by their determination, focus and the continuous support they received from our dedicated teaching staff, families, governors and parish.
“These pupils are an incredible and unique group of young people. They will always hold a special place in the St Patrick’s community, and we are excited to watch them continue to thrive as they move forward in life.
“They are now part of our alumni, and we look forward to hearing about their ongoing successes as they embark on a new journey.
“We also extended an invitation to pupils who may be considering continuing their education within the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust. For those interested in furthering their post-16 education within our trust family, there are limited spaces available at Trinity Sixth Form.
“We encourage pupils to explore this opportunity for a supportive and high-quality continuation of their education.”
For more information and guidance, email [email protected].

Fern D, a former pupil of Christ the King Catholic Primary school in Thornaby, is ecstatic after achieving an outstanding set of GCSE results.
They include grade 9s across the Ebacc, a set of GCSE subjects that include English, Mathematics, Science, Geography or History and a Modern Foreign Language.
Fern also achieved a level 2 Distinction Star in Health and Social Care and a grade 9 in Religious Education.
The sky’s the limit for Fern, whose hard work and determination sets an excellent example for younger pupils. She has been a great asset to St Patrick’s and has many opportunities coming her way in the future based on these results.
Fern, who hopes to have a career in psychology, said: “Thank you to all the teachers that have supported me throughout my time at St Patrick’s Catholic College – I couldn’t have done it without them.”

Former Christ the King pupil George J is overjoyed with his GCSE results.
George is a conscientious and hardworking pupil who demonstrated great resilience in his studies.
He has been rewarded with grade 8s in Mathematics, Science and Religious Education, as well as a Level 2 Distinction Star in Engineering and a Level 2 Distinction in Sport.
George, who aims to pursue a career in electrical engineering, said: “Utilise revision time. What you put in is what you will get out of it.”
He added his appreciation for all the staff who have supported him through his journey at St Patrick’s.

A former St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School pupil, Alea M is elated with her GCSE results after overcoming personal challenges in the summer term.
Aela had quite a serious physical injury just before her GCSE exams and had to miss key revision time in school.
She showed extraordinary perseverance and continued to maintain a positive mental attitude to reach her potential.
Aela has achieved the Ebacc, a set of GCSE subjects that include English, Mathematics, Science, Geography or History and a Modern Foreign Language.
She also earned a level 2 Distinction in Health and Social Care and a grade 9 in Religious Education.
She is overjoyed with her results and hopes to continue her studies with A levels in History and Law.
Aela’s inspiring words of wisdom to younger pupils are: “Just do your best and let God do the rest.”

Harriett B, a former St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School pupil, has been a conscientious and reflective pupil throughout her time at St Patrick’s Catholic College.
These qualities, as well as outstanding motivation, have enabled her to reach her full potential.
The school is very proud that she has achieved the Ebacc, which includes grade 9s in English Language and Literature, Science, History and Religious Education, as well as a grade 8 in French.
Harriett is planning on studying psychology, early modern History and English at college in the hope of pursuing a career in journalism.
Harriett says to younger pupils: “Try to maintain a positive mental attitude and all will be well,” adding “Thanks to all the teachers who have supported me in my studies.”

Adrija C is elated with her GCSE results, which consist of the highest grades in the Ebacc, including triple Science.
Adrija arrived at St Patrick’s Catholic College from a primary school in India and despite this challenge she has shone throughout her time at St Patrick’s.
She achieved grade 9s in Mathematics, Biology, Religious Education and a Level 2 Distinction Star in Health and Social Care.
Adrija is an independent and reflective pupil who is very inquisitive and seeks out advice and support to help her achieve her full potential.
She hopes to enjoy a career in medicine.
“Study hard, reach for the top and then you will achieve your full potential,” she advised younger pupils.