Bright Futures Ahead as St Michael’s Students Celebrate GCSE Results Day

Year 11 students from St Michael’s Church of England Academy were back in school today [Thursday, 21 August] to collect their GCSE and BTEC/OCR results.

Staff warmly welcomed students and their families from 8am. Excitement filled the air as students opened their envelopes, sharing their achievements with family, friends, and staff who have supported them over the last five years.

Strong Academic Outcomes

St Michael’s Church of England Academy joined the All Saints Multi Academy Trust earlier this year. Overall, there was a significant rise in the number of students achieving grades 9-7 across many GCSE subjects.

Exceptional performances were recorded in chemistry and physics, with 100 per cent of students achieving grades 9-5. In biology, 85 per cent of students achieved grades 9-5; 81 per cent in design technology; and 70 per cent in art.

Creative iMedia and sports studies also showed marked improvement, with more students attaining grades from Distinction* to Merit.

Next Steps for Students

Many students are moving on to the next stage of their education or exploring other pathways, including apprenticeships and training programmes.

Top achievers include:

• Jenna Entwistle, who achieved eight grade 9s and one grade 8, and will study A-levels at The Belvedere Academy.
• Henry Nixon, securing four grade 9s, four grade 8s, and two grade 7s, who will study A-levels at the University of Liverpool Maths School. Henry said: “St Michael’s Church of England Academy has allowed me to develop both academically and socially, and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here.”
• Fintan McLinden, with four grade 9s, one grade 8, and three grade 7s, continuing studies at a local sixth form college.
• Noah Rooney, earning two grade 9s, three grade 8s, and four grade 7s, taking A-levels at King George V Sixth Form College.
• Sean O’Brien, achieving one grade 9, one grade 8, and six grade 7s, moving on to A-levels at a local sixth form college.
• Freya O’Neill, with one grade 8, five grade 7s, and three grade 6s, who will study A-levels at The Belvedere Academy.

Headteacher’s Message

Mr Roy Bellmon, headteacher of St Michael’s Church of England Academy, said:

“We’re incredibly proud of all our students and the dedication they’ve shown throughout their time with us. This morning has been a real celebration of their hard work, and it’s wonderful to see them moving forward to the next stage of their education, starting an apprenticeship, or pursuing another pathway. We hope all our students continue to build on their successes and achieve great things ahead.”