Students at St John Plessington Catholic College’s sixth form have cause for celebration today [Thursday, 13 August], as they received their A-level and BTEC results.

From 8:30am, students and family members were greeted by staff at the Bebington-based school, which is a proud member of Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy, to discover the outcome of two years of hard work, dedication and commitment.

This year, St John Plessington has recorded improved A-level results, with 77 per cent of students achieving A* – C grades. Overall, 97 per cent of students achieved A* – E grades, and 98 per cent of those completing vocational subjects secured Distinction* – Merit.

Among the students celebrating today is Charlotte Williams, who achieved an impressive A*, A, A in sociology, English language and media respectively. Charlotte will now be heading to the University of Liverpool to study anthropology.

Many more St John Plessington students are also celebrating alongside Charlotte, including Georgina Thurston, who achieved A, A, B in English literature, religious studies and history, and is progressing to Durham University to study history.

Charlie Bell achieved A, B, Distinction and is progressing to Leeds University to study human geography.

Charlie said: “A special shout out to the geography department for believing in me!”

Liz Joseph, who achieved Distinction*, A, B in business, maths and product design, has been accepted by the University of Reading to study accountancy and finance.

Giving advice to future St John Plessington sixth form students, Liz said: “Work as hard as you can, enjoy your time with friends and teachers, and the rest will follow.”

Sophie Haslam achieved B, Distinction*, Distinction in design technology, business and sport.

Sophie said: “I’m absolutely over the moon with my results. I’m looking forward to studying international business at the University of Leeds. I would like to say a huge thank you to SJP for getting me here.”

Leon Roberts secured Distinction*, A, A in applied science, psychology and sociology, and is now progressing to the University of Liverpool to study psychology.

While Bithiah Alwin George achieved A, B, B in psychology, religious studies and geography, and will now be going on to study global development at the University of Manchester.

Bithiah said: “I was so nervous coming in today, but when I opened my results, I was so happy and made up because I knew how much effort I have put in. I’m so glad for all my A-level teachers and head of learning for their support and guiding me throughout the years.”

With a student-centred approach at the heart of its sixth form, St John Plessington’s exceptional teaching and pastoral staff are committed to delivering the very best education for students, providing excellent academic and extra-curricular opportunities, as well as an enhanced curriculum that ensures all students develop into successful, capable and independent learners.

Mrs Sam Stevenson, head of sixth form, said: “Congratulations to all our students who collected their A-level and BTEC results this morning. Results day is always a special occasion in the school calendar, and it has been wonderful to welcome students back into school this morning to celebrate their fantastic achievements.

“While it is important to recognise students’ academic achievements, today has also provided an opportunity to reflect on their personal growth too. As they begin the next stage in their exciting journey, I am incredibly proud of the young adults they have developed into and wish them the very best of luck for the future.”

Headteacher, Mr Peadar McLoughlin, added: “On behalf of all staff and governors at St John Plessington, as well as the wider Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust family, I would like to congratulate our class of 2026 on their excellent A-level and BTEC results. The results students have received today are testament to the high expectations they have of themselves, as well as those that our staff hold. While students are leaving us today for pastures new, they will always be a special part of St John Plessington, and we wish them every success in their future endeavours.”

ENDS