St John Bosco Arts College, Croxteth, has been celebrating its Year 13 and Year 11 students who collected their A-level and GCSE results in August. 

There was a true sense of joy and accomplishment on both days as students opened their results envelopes to discover the outcome of the dedication and commitment they demonstrated towards their studies.

Both cohorts made exceptional progress which is testament to their own hard work, as well as the exceptional support they received from the school’s teaching and support staff. 
St John Bosco Arts College Sixth Form has continued to see further improvement in its A-level outcomes, alongside exceptional results for its vocational provision:

• 72 per cent of A-level grades awarded were A* - C, a significant increase of 24 per cent in comparison to 2025. 
• Applied general students achieved particularly impressive results, with an average grade of Merit+ and a 100 per cent pass rate across all subjects.
• 42 per cent of applied general grades were awarded at Distinction* or Distinction, with 94 per cent awarded at Merit or above.

There were many students celebrating on the day, including Alannah who achieved A*, Distinction*, C in criminology, law and English. Alannah is now preparing to study criminology at Liverpool Hope University.

Alannah said: “I’m really proud of what I’ve achieved. All the hard work over the last two years has paid off, and I’m really excited to take the next step and see what the future holds.”

Yuan was another student who had cause for celebration having achieved Distinctions across the board in applied biology, applied science and sport. He is now preparing to start an apprenticeship with the NHS. 

There were similar successes on GCSE results day, with the school recording significant improvements across key measures. The number of students achieving grade 5 or above in English increased by more than 12 per cent, with similar outcomes also seen in maths as students securing grade 5 or higher rose by over 11 per cent. 

Vocational subject outcomes also strengthened significantly, with Distinction-level results increasing by over 25 per cent in both sport and textiles, alongside notable improvements in travel and tourism, and health and social care.

Notable individual successes included Baaba, who celebrated an exceptional set of results, achieving three grade 9s, four grade 8s, and one grade 7, alongside a Distinction*.

Baaba said: “I’m really happy with my results and proud that all the hard work has paid off. I’m excited about staying at St John Bosco for sixth form and looking forward to taking the next step towards my future.”

Also joining Baaba at sixth form is Dorothy, who achieved two grade 9s, four grade 8s, two grade 7s, and a Distinction in business, as well as Heidi, who achieved two grade 9s, two grade 8s, one grade 7, three grade 6s and a Merit in business.

Headteacher of St John Bosco Arts College, Mr Darren Gidman, said: “I am incredibly proud of every St John Bosco Arts College student who received their A-level and GCSE results. Results days are about far more than grades alone, they are about recognising the hard work, resilience and personal growth students have demonstrated through their individual journey at the school.

“As a Salesian community, we are guided by our core values of love, faith, community, respect and hope, which have supported our students to flourish throughout their time with. As they prepare to take their next steps, whether its continuing with us in sixth form for our Year 11s or moving on to pastures new, I would like to wish them the very best for the future.”

St John Bosco Arts College is hosting its annual open evening on Thursday, 24 September, between 4pm and 7pm, for prospective students and their families to discover how the school ignites the inner spark in every child.