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A trio of schools across Preston have surpassed expectations with their students’ GCSE grades today.
Our Lady’s Catholic High School , in Fulwood, set the bar high as they celebrated another set of outstanding GCSE results.
With students marking one of the school’s strongest performances, an aspiring medicine student, Isabelle Potts, received eleven grade 9 results and will progress to Cardinal Newman to study maths, chemistry, and biology.
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Headteacher Mr Richard Charnock said: “Our Lady’s is about more than just results. It’s about shaping young people of character who are ready to contribute to the common good. Today we celebrate their grades – but also who they have become.”
Penwortham Girls invited staff, and families to honour their students’ results this year.
Their students, who 73 per cent secured a grade four or higher, were praised by headteacher, Mrs Hall.
She said: “We are extremely proud of our students. Their resilience and ambition have enabled them to achieve so much.”
The results are particularly significant for all girls’ schools, this year marking its seventieth anniversary.
All boys from Eden Boys’ school, in Preston city centre, saluted their top students’ accomplishments at GCSE results day 2025.
Syed Huzaifa Hussani, one of the entire school’s highest achievers, said: “I’m very proud of what I’ve achieved this year. It hasn’t always been easy, but staying focused and determined has paid off.
“I’m grateful for all the support I’ve had, and I’m excited to continue learning and challenging myself in the next stage of my education.”
Syed, who was deputy head boy in his final year of school, secured a total of ten grade 9’s and is described by the school as being on “cloud 9.”
One student in particular showed immense resilience through the success of his results, despite the tragic loss of his father.
Hafez Mus’ab Ibn Faisal’s perseverance secured grade 8, seven and six and was described by his peers as a true inspiration.
He said: “Losing my father was incredibly difficult, but it taught me the true meaning of resilience and determination. I’m grateful for the support of my family, teachers and friends, which has kept me going. I’m now motivated to work even harder, make the most of every opportunity, and continue striving towards my goals.”
Prior to the revelation of the nation’s results, Lancashire County Council‘s cabinet member for education and skills, Matthew Salter, said: “Good luck to everyone receiving their GCSE results today.
“You should be proud of your achievements after many hours spent revising and preparing, and many years of hard work.
He added: “Don’t forget that if you need to talk, our advisors at Talkzone are on hand to confidentially discuss anything from results to feeling low, chat about relationships, or finding work or training.”
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