HARD work, pride and perseverance paid off for students as they celebrated their GCSE and BTEC results.
Year 11 pupils at Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy in Runcorn returned to school for the final time to collect their results on Thursday, August 20.
Headteacher Alicia Freeman said: "GCSE results day is always a highlight in our academic calendar, as it provides a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together and celebrate the successes of our students.
"Every one of our Year 11 students has worked hard and gone above and beyond, including regularly attending school on a Saturday morning to take part in revision sessions.
"They have demonstrated our values of ‘responsus’, responding positively to challenges, ‘respicio’, looking towards the future, and ‘perseverantia’, perseverance, to reach this important milestone, and today, they are reaping the rewards of their hard work.
"As students embark on their next chapter, I encourage them to approach the opportunities ahead with the same pride, ambition and positivity that have served them so well at Blessed Carlo Acutis.
"Congratulations, once again, Year 11 – we are incredibly proud of you, and wish you every success in the future as you go onto the next phase in your studies."
Surrounded by family and staff, students celebrated the culmination of months of dedication, with many having attended extra revision sessions, including on Saturday mornings.
The school, part of the St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust (SJCMAT), reported improved student progress for the second consecutive year.
There was a record number of top grades - 7s, 8s, and 9s - awarded across all subjects.
The number of students achieving grade 5 or above in English, maths, and combined science also increased.
Mr Michael Gun-Why, director of secondary education at SJCMAT, said: "Today’s results are testament to the hard work and focus of Blessed Carlo Acutis’ students, alongside the unwavering support of their teachers and families.
"Blessed Carlo Acutis is an academy that continues to go from strength to strength, and this morning’s celebrations reflect the ambition and commitment of the entire school community.
"As Year 11 students move on to the next exciting step in their education journey, on behalf of St Joseph Multi Academy Trust, I would like to wish them every success and the very best of luck in their future endeavours."
The academy emphasises its community approach, uniting staff, families, and the wider SJCMAT network in supporting every student to achieve their full potential.
Families and prospective students are invited to learn more about the school at its upcoming open evening.
The event will take place on Thursday, September 24, from 3.45pm to 6.45pm.
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