Bangor - St Gerard's School trebles national average with GCSE results

Pupils at St Gerard’s School achieved a 97 per cent pass rate for grades A*-C, compared to the national average of 62.2 per cent.

The figure for A*/A was 58 per cent, more than treble the 19.2 per cent national average.

Maya Segun (Image: Submitted)

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The news comes a week after the school's learners secured 60 per cent for A*/A at A-Level, more than double the national average of 29.9 per cent.

This follows a 12 months which has included a 10 per cent rise in pupils, and plans revealed for new sports facilities and further redevelopment of the Ffriddoedd Road site.

Headteacher Campbell Harrison said: “We are so proud of all the pupils and staff; they have worked hard over the last few years to secure these results, which are fully deserved.

“We look forward to the next chapter in their academic careers and are sure they will all go on to achieve great things.”

Lily Braden (Image: Submitted)

Among those celebrating were: Maya Segun (eight A*s, two As), Lily Braden (three A*s, seven As), Charlotte Riches (five A*s, five As), and Deacon Fisher (four A*s, three As and two Bs).

Others to receive their grades included Jack Lowry (three A*s, six As and a 6), Elissa Gibson (three A*s, seven As and a B), Alice Roberts (two A*s, seven As and two Bs), Megan Rae Jones (two A*s, four As and four Bs), and Lola Ashwell with one A*, five As and five Bs.

(L-R) Lola Ashwell and Alice Roberts (Image: Submitted)

Mr Harrison added: “Across the board they have done their very best, put in huge effort, and are a credit to all of us at St Gerard’s.

“I would like to thank the staff and pupils, their families, and everyone who has shown the school so much support. 

"We are proud of our place at the heart of the community here in Bangor, and these results reflect that.”