St Aidan’s and St Anthony’s Catholic Sixth Form students have once again achieved exceptional results across the board with 15% of students achieving A*- A and 45.3% achieving A*-B.

Among the top achievers is Kendrix Mayamaya, who achieved two A* grades in Physics and Computer Science and an A grade in Maths. Kendrix is set to pursue Finance at Newcastle University. He said: "I am feeling really happy. I put a lot of hard work and effort into my A Levels, and it has paid off. I hope to work in the finance sector in the future."

Matilde Gois, who secured an impressive A* in Spanish and 3 A grades in Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry is on her way to the University of Dundee to study Medicine. Reflecting on her success Matilde said "I am so pleased! Studying at St Aidan's and St Anthony's Sixth Form has been wonderful, and I can't wait for my next steps!"

Another success story was Joshua Ogunbode, who is off to Oxford University to study Experimental Psychology. He achieved an A* in Psychology and A grades in Maths and Sociology. Joshua said, “I am proud of the grades I achieved at A level. It was a lot of effort, but thankfully it was worth it in the end. I am off to study experimental psychology at Oxford in October this year.”

A delighted Ava Fawell is off to study Music at Durham University after achieving an A* in English Literature, two As in Economics and Music and a B in Maths. "I am totally speechless, but so pleased with my results! I can't wait to study Music at University!"

Ben Fawcett is another shining example of student success, celebrating one A* grade and two As. He is thrilled to be studying Mechanical Engineering at Newcastle University. Ben said, “I am delighted with the grades I have managed to achieve. I have worked hard since the start of year 12 as I knew I wanted to study Mechanical Engineering at university and I am very excited about starting the course.”

Nancy Jones achieved 2 A grades in Religious Studies and Geography and a B grade in Psychology and will study Geography at Liverpool University. She shared that "I am so happy! I have the grades I needed to go to university. I loved my time at sixth form, and all the hard work has paid off!"

Headteachers Anne-Marie Whitten and Marie Lanaghan, praised the efforts of students and staff, saying, “At St Aidan’s and St Anthony’s Catholic Academies, we believe that excellence is achieved through dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to our core values. Every day, our students and staff embody this belief, striving to fulfil their potential and achieve the highest standards of academic and personal success. Outstanding outcomes are not achieved by chance; they are the result of a community united by a culture of aspiration, support, and excellence, where everyone is encouraged to reach the summit of their own ambitions.

Our academies offer far more than an education focused solely on academic achievement. We set the highest expectations for every individual, nurturing a strong sense of moral purpose, personal responsibility, integrity, honesty, and respect for others. These values underpin every aspect of academy life, ensuring that our young people leave us not only with excellent qualifications, but also with the character, confidence and resilience needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.”

St Aidan’s & St Anthony’s Catholic Sixth Form Open Evening is at 4.30 - 6.30 pm on Thursday 15 October 2026. To find out more about St Aidan and St Anthony’s Sixth Form visit aaasixthform.com

Caption: (Left to right) Kendrix Mayamaya, Ben Fawcett, Matilde Gois, Joshua Ogunbode, and Ava Fawell.