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Chadwick Chats is our stakeholder magazine, sharing news, stories and highlights from across our Trust schools and communities.

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7 October 2025

New headteacher joins St Joseph’s Catholic Primary in Jarrow

A new headteacher has joined St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Jarrow.

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30 September 2025

South Tyneside school wins competition in celebration of culture

A primary school in Hebburn has won a special competition to celebrate the European Day of Languages.

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25 September 2025

Hebburn Students’ England call up

Delighted Hebburn student, Roman Dowell, aged 15, is celebrating his first England Cap for the men’s U17 football team.

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23 September 2025

New nursery opens for its Little Stars in South Shields

A new nursery created especially for its ‘little stars’ and future little stars has officially opened.

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10 September 2025

‘Happy and confident’ learners at ‘Outstanding’ primary school in South Shields

A primary school in South Shields has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate (CSI) for its “strong Catholic, holistic approach” and “joyful” setting.

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4 September 2025

North East CTEC ‘will boost our young people’s chances’ and plug skills gap

A North-east Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) is proud to be a partner and beneficiary of the region’s newly announced Construction Technical Excellence Colleges (CTECs).

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2 September 2025

Come and learn at a school with above-average GCSE results!

September is the month of new beginnings in education – the start of a new academic year complete with shiny new uniform and pencil case. For those about to embark on their next big step, whether applying for secondary school for 2026 or enrolling at college, it is an extra exciting and nerve-wracking time for pupils and their families.

Two teenage boys smiling with their results in hand
21 August 2025

St Aidan’s Students Exceptional GCSE Results, Exceeding National Averages

St Aidan's is delighted to announce the outstanding GCSE results achieved by its pupils this year. These accomplishments are a testament to the pupils' diligent application and the dedicated support provided by the school's highly qualified staff, reflecting a steadfast commitment to educational excellence.

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21 August 2025

GCSE Success at St Wilfrid’s RC College

Pupils and staff at St Wilfrid’s RC College, part of the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, are celebrating another year of strong GCSE results. An impressive 75% of all grades were at Grade 4 or above, with a significant increase in the number of students achieving strong passes in both English and maths. Notably, the proportion of students securing Grade 5 or higher in maths rose by 10% compared to last year.

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21 August 2025

Sunderland Girls School Celebrates fantastic GCSE results

Almost 70% of students have achieved 5 GCSEs or more at grades 9-4. 26% of all grades achieved were at level 7-9 or equivalent. Nearly two thirds of grades achieved were a strong pass or above, a fantastic achievement. St Anthony’s Girls’ Catholic Academy, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, is celebrating after a fantastic set of GCSE examination results which are well above the national average.

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21 August 2025

Excited GCSE students celebrate their results in Hebburn

Delighted Year 11 students collect their GCSE results at St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Hebburn, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust. A fifth of the grades achieved across the school were at grade 7 or above and half of the grades were at grade 5 or above, allowing students to progress onto their next stages of education or employment.

Image of Wonderful atmosphere as GCSE students celebrate success in Peterlee
21 August 2025

Wonderful atmosphere as GCSE students celebrate success in Peterlee

A Peterlee secondary school impacted by RAAC for over a year is celebrating its students’ GCSE exam results as the Class of 2025 were rewarded for their hard work and resilience. Students at St. Bede’s Catholic School & Byron Sixth Form, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, are celebrating their GCSE achievements despite a challenging two years that included relocation and travelling 17 miles each day to attend lessons.