Education

A Stonyhurst College pupil has received international recognition for his wildlife photography, capturing a remarkable moment in the natural world. Stonyhurst Syntax (Year 11) pupil, Oscar, has been named a winner in the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 competition, taking the top prize in the 11-14 Years category with his photograph, Labour of Love. Captured during... Read More

Students at St Mary's Catholic College, Wallasey, recently showcased their passion for biodiversity and sustainability during a special visit from Rt Hon Dame Angela Eagle, MP for Wallasey, celebrating their achievements as part of the Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust's (HFCMAT) 'Changemaker Project'. During the visit, Dame Angela Eagle toured the school and met students involved in the Ch... Read More

Four faith schools in north London could be facing closure next year, because of falling pupil numbers. Camden Council has announced it is looking at shutting St Alban's Church of England Primary School in Holborn, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Covent Garden, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School in Kentish Town, and La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School in Highgate. A new report: 'Str... Read More

Parents in Aberdeen are once again calling on the City Council to seriously consider the viability of establishing a Catholic secondary school. The city currently has three Catholic primary schools but no Catholic secondary provision. The campaign is being led by parents' groups, including the Parent Councils of Aberdeen's Catholic primary schools, and has the backing of the Bishops' Conference of... Read More

Members of the Student Council at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, recently met with local MP Catherine McKinnell to share their ideas for improving the local area and discuss how Pride in Place funding could help make Kenton an even better place to live. Before the meeting, the Student Council looked closely at their local community, thinking about the places ... Read More

Over 180 pupils and staff from 14 Catholic primary schools joined together for the annual Mission Together Mass, at St Theodore's Parish, Hampton on Thames, Westminster Diocese. Presided over by Archbishop Richard Moth, and concelebrated by Fr Philip Baptiste, Mission Together's Diocesan Director in Westminster, the Mass united schools from the dioceses of Westminster, Southwark, and Arundel and B... Read More

A parent-led campaign is calling on Aberdeen City Council to properly consider the establishment of a Catholic secondary school in the city, so that children attending its three Catholic primary schools can continue their learning beyond the primary stage. Aberdeen is Scotland's third largest city, yet the local authority offers no Catholic secondary provision. The campaign has the full backing of... Read More

Fr David OMalley writes in Salesian Schools.com: Lucy Powell, our education secretary, has promised to explore qualification pathways for vocational courses within the existing GCSE structures. If this happens it could be the first time that government has stepped away from a totally academic shape to GCSE qualifications at the end of many pupils educational journeys. Many of these technical award... Read More

High-achieving pupils at a Coventry school are celebrating a stunning collection of GCSE grades that left their headteacher "immensely proud". Pupils at Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School, part of the Romero Catholic Academy, revelled in a resounding set of results; a reflection of five years of learning, hard work and perseverance. Many students overcame different challenges to secure the grades ne... Read More

There were many celebrations across Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Liverpool as students collected their long-awaited GCSE and BTEC results. Notre Dame Catholic Academy Everton Students gathered yesterday at the Everton-based academy, which is a proud member of St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust, to receive their results, celebrate their achievements and look ahead to the next exciting... Read More

The waiting is over. On Thursday, Catholic schools across the UK received their GCSE exam results and once again have done very well. Here's some of the results from schools in the London dioceses of Brentwood, Southwark and Westminster. St Ursula's Secondary School, Greenwich St Ursula's students achieved exceptionally good results. Headteacher Mark O'Shaughnessy commented: "We are incredibly p... Read More

Two schools in Coventry and Birmingham are celebrating a stellar set of A-level and Level 3 vocational results. Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School - Coventry This school, part of the Romero Catholic Academy, has reported improvement in the number of students achieving the highest grades, with many securing places at leading universities and highly competitive degree apprenticeships. Students will n... Read More

Reports are still arriving but already several schools Catholic schools in Westminster and Brentwood dioceses have reported another year of excellent exam results. Bishop Challoner Catholic School - Tower Hamlets Bishop Challoner Catholic School Sixth Form posts another fantastic year of post-16 success Executive Headteacher Adam Hall said, "These results are a wonderful celebration of everythin... Read More

The long-awaited exam results are finally through, and once again, a record number of students at Catholic schools in Liverpool are celebrating excellent A-level and BTEC grades. Congratulations to all! The following schools have sent in their results - so far. St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy, Woolton Strong results pave the way for exciting futures at St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy ... Read More