There were lots of proud moments at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School as Year 11 students received their GCSE and BTEC results.

Students shared the occasion with family, friends and staff, reflecting on their time at the Skelmersdale secondary school while beginning to look ahead to the exciting opportunities that now await them.

For some students, results day was also an opportunity to gain reassurance about what comes next. Teachers and senior leaders were available throughout the morning to talk through options and offer guidance on the wide range of post-16 pathways available.

Guided by its values of ‘respect’, ‘responsibility’ and ‘resilience’, the school combines high expectations with a strong focus on pastoral care and personal development, helping students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

This year’s GCSE and BTEC results included impressive performances across a broad range of subjects, including RE, separate sciences, geography, fine art, photography, health and social care, sports studies, and hospitality and catering. 

 

Overall, 47 per cent of students secured grades 9-4 in both English and mathematics, while results in history, Spanish and mathematics have also improved.

Julia Niedbala secured five results at grade 9, including English language, English literature, RE, geography and history. She will now study history, English and politics at Winstanley College with hopes of becoming a lawyer.

Grace Stannard secured four results at grade 9, including English language, RE, chemistry and geography. She will also continue her studies at Winstanley College, taking biology, chemistry and philosophy as she works towards her ambition of becoming a doctor.

Other students achieving excellent sets of results at grades 9-7 included Tayla Caveney, who will study biology, chemistry and maths and wants to become a vet.

Headteacher, Mrs Mary Henshaw, said: “There is no greater reward than seeing our students’ successes, leaving Our Lady Queen of Peace ready for the future. Today’s results reflect years of hard work, learning, personal growth and the encouragement students have received from staff, families and also one another.”