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GCSE Results Press Release St Mark’s West Essex Catholic School celebrated exceptionally good GCSE results with great achievements across the whole year group. There were celebrations as students received their results this morning and began enrolling on the next stage of study, training or employment. Headteacher John Taylor said “These are another strong set of results, especially given the context of recent years and the return to 2019 standards. Coming off the back of solid A Levels last week, it has been a very good fortnight for our school community. I am so proud of these young people and of their achievements. Year on year, they and their teachers, turn out these performances and they deserve this success. Having met this vital milestone, they have many options and most of these young people will be with us in the Sixth Form where they will achieve even more”. Some notable achievements included: Oliwia Wojtowicz, who achieved a total of 9 Grades 7-9 Oliwia, who will be studying A Levels in science, said “I am really happy with these results and so pleased to have achieved such high grades especially in Science. I am looking forward to the Sixth Form” Esther Oyerinde achieved 10 GCSEs at grade 7 – 9 and this included 6 grade 9s. “I was very pleased with the results, particularly Maths. Teachers are so supportive and always recommending resources, new ways to study." Highlights of Key Stage 4 were the trips, especially the Barcelona and geography field trips as well as Berlin. She is going on to do Biology, Chemistry and Psychology Ben Casey achieved 10 grades 9-7 and was especially pleased with his results. "The teachers were very supportive, they gave up time outside of lessons to help us." When asked about the highlight of the last few years, Ben said it was Design Technology. "It was a very productive, enjoyable time." Seyi Olateru achieved 8 GCSEs at grade 9-7 was equally delighted with results. He said, “I am very happy after years of hard work and I would like to thank my teachers”. Harrish Muraleedharan achieved 8 GCSEs graded 7 to 9 and described himself as “Really pleased with my grades and next year I will be studying Maths, further Maths, Business Studies and Economics”. Kirsty-Jane Lamacraft achieved 7 GCSEs at grades 7 to 9 and said “I am so pleased, all my efforts have paid off. I was quite anxious during the exam period so get these results is great. Next year I am staying in the Sixth Form, and I am so pleased to do so. I know my teachers and have a good relationship with them, and I am looking forward to studying History, German, Theology and Health & Social Care”.” Eva Aldous garnered 10 GCSEs at grades 7 to 9 and was delighted with her results Eva said “My hard work has paid off and the help from my teachers, who have supported me throughout my whole secondary school has been excellent. Next year I will study PE, History, English Literature and Sociology”. Bella Kilvington achieved 10 GCSEs at grades 5-9 and said “I am proud of myself and the work that I put in. I am looking forward to starting the Sixth Form” Louis Rolland achieved an exceptional 9 GCSEs at grade 7 to 9 including 6 grade 9. Louis said “I’ve really enjoyed my time at St Mark’s. I want to thank all my teachers for establishing a great and caring connection with me, which has allowed me to achieve results better than I could have dreamed of. Thank you to everyone who made my journey at St Mark’s so amazing” Ben Reji was celebrating great success. Having only moved to the UK and joined the school at the start of Year 11 he completed two years of work in a little over two terms and gained 9 GCSEs. Commenting on his success Ben Said, “I am really pleased with what I have achieved and I am looking forward to the Sixth Form where I will be studying Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics and in the future I want to study medicine”.

St Mark’s celebrate another excellent A Level results day. It has been another strong of results for students at St Mark’s with some fantastic individual achievements. Students were delighted with their outcomes and nearly all have secured their first university choices or have met the conditions required for Degree Apprenticeships, employment or other apprenticeships and training. Headteacher John Taylor said “I am so delighted for everyone involved in the outcomes today. These results reflect the hard work of the young people, the support of their families and the dedication of their teachers. I could not be more pleased for them and, as ever, it has been an absolute privilege to share their journey. We look forward to hearing of what they achieve in the future”. Mohaned Beshaya (A*A*A) Mohaned achieved his grades in Maths, Biology and Chemistry. He is waiting for confirmation on his first choice of medical school. Mohaned said “I am very happy, I put a lot of hard work in and it paid off”. Holli Battelley A*AA) Holli achieved fantastic grades in Psychology, Sociology and Law. She has secured a place at the University of Surrey to read Law with Criminology. Reacting to her results Holli thanked her teachers and said “I am so shocked; all my hard work has paid off and it was worth it. A Levels are the hardest thing I have done but the rewards are amazing”. Tamsin Lee (A*AB) Tamsin gained some excellent results in Politics, History and English Literature that have enabled her to go to the University of Durham to read Politics. A delighted Tamsin said “these results don’t feel real, but they are the result of lots of hard work. I am so grateful for the help I had in this school”. Rebekah Pike (AAA) Rebekah achieved exceptionally good grades in German, History and Theology. A delighted Rebekah has secured a place at the University of Leeds to read History. Commenting on her achievements Rebekah said “I am over the moon, I am so happy with my results and really looking forward to university”. Polina Halinauskas (ABC) Polina achieved three very good grades in Psychology, Biology and Chemistry and has secured a place at the University of Cardiff to read Dental Technology. Polina said “I am really pleased with my results and pleased to be in university. My advice to everyone doing A Levels is work hard and start early”. Alicia Mphumhira (ABB) Alicia achieved her excellent grades in Sociology, Psychology and Theology. Next year she will be reading Business with HR at the University of Leeds. Alicia said “I am overwhelmed and so happy with my results. I worked hard for them and was supported so well”. McKenzie Russell (BBC) McKenzie achieved his grades in Product Design, Economics and Geography. He is looking forward to reading Economics at the University of Essex next year. McKenzie said that he was “pleased with his results and excited about university” Jorens Rakis (AAB) Jorens shone with his results and has secured a place at Univesity College London to read Geography Jorens achieved his grades in Product Design, German and Geography. Reflecting on his results Jorens had this to say “I am really pleased with my results and I am looking forward to pushing on. I am excited to read Geography at university. I enjoyed my time at St Mark’s and was proud to be the Head Boy. Everyone should be proud today, A Levels are tough and well done to everyone. I would like to thank the school for 7 years of support”. Bliss Webber (BBC) Head Girl Bliss achieved her grades in German, Law and Economics and has secured a Degree Apprenticeship with Rolls Royce based in Bristol. It was a highly competitive process and Bliss said “I am so excited and so grateful for all the help I had here”.