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Proud pupils and staff of two primary schools celebrate achieving the Live Simply Award
From reducing waste in school to organising a preloved uniform shop, proud pupils and staff from two schools have been working hard in their commitment to living simply and sustainably – and have won a special award for their achievements.
New headteacher joins St Joseph’s Catholic Primary in Jarrow
A new headteacher has joined St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Jarrow.
South Tyneside school wins competition in celebration of culture
A primary school in Hebburn has won a special competition to celebrate the European Day of Languages.
Hebburn Students’ England call up
Delighted Hebburn student, Roman Dowell, aged 15, is celebrating his first England Cap for the men’s U17 football team.
New nursery opens for its Little Stars in South Shields
A new nursery created especially for its ‘little stars’ and future little stars has officially opened.
‘Happy and confident’ learners at ‘Outstanding’ primary school in South Shields
A primary school in South Shields has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate (CSI) for its “strong Catholic, holistic approach” and “joyful” setting.
North East CTEC ‘will boost our young people’s chances’ and plug skills gap
A North-east Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) is proud to be a partner and beneficiary of the region’s newly announced Construction Technical Excellence Colleges (CTECs).
Come and learn at a school with above-average GCSE results!
September is the month of new beginnings in education – the start of a new academic year complete with shiny new uniform and pencil case. For those about to embark on their next big step, whether applying for secondary school for 2026 or enrolling at college, it is an extra exciting and nerve-wracking time for pupils and their families.
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St Aidan’s Students Exceptional GCSE Results, Exceeding National Averages
St Aidan's is delighted to announce the outstanding GCSE results achieved by its pupils this year. These accomplishments are a testament to the pupils' diligent application and the dedicated support provided by the school's highly qualified staff, reflecting a steadfast commitment to educational excellence.
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GCSE Success at St Wilfrid’s RC College
Pupils and staff at St Wilfrid’s RC College, part of the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, are celebrating another year of strong GCSE results. An impressive 75% of all grades were at Grade 4 or above, with a significant increase in the number of students achieving strong passes in both English and maths. Notably, the proportion of students securing Grade 5 or higher in maths rose by 10% compared to last year.
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Sunderland Girls School Celebrates fantastic GCSE results
Almost 70% of students have achieved 5 GCSEs or more at grades 9-4. 26% of all grades achieved were at level 7-9 or equivalent. Nearly two thirds of grades achieved were a strong pass or above, a fantastic achievement. St Anthony’s Girls’ Catholic Academy, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, is celebrating after a fantastic set of GCSE examination results which are well above the national average.
Excited GCSE students celebrate their results in Hebburn
Delighted Year 11 students collect their GCSE results at St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Hebburn, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust. A fifth of the grades achieved across the school were at grade 7 or above and half of the grades were at grade 5 or above, allowing students to progress onto their next stages of education or employment.