21 Aug 2025
St Columba’s College reported another set of excellent GCSE results. Nearly 40 per cent of the cohort gained at least one Grade 9 with 55 per cent rated at 9-7. A full two thirds of the year group gained between seven and 11 GCSE Grades at 9-6.
In a year in which the college is celebrating a rating of Outstanding in all categories of the Catholic Schools Inspectorate Report, headmaster Karl Guest said that special mention should go to GCSE Religious Studies in which 28 per cent of the year group achieved a Grade 9.
He added: “All our students have worked extremely hard and applied themselves with determination and integrity to reach their individual potential. Their results could not have been achieved, however, without the unstinting support of their teachers; our enthusiastic staff have worked tirelessly and cultivated strong relationships to give the students the confidence to thrive in their endeavours.
“Our best overall performers this year were Easa and Louis who each achieved a perfect score of 11 Grade 9s. Further acclaim must also go to Kieran, with 10 Grade 9s and one Grade 8, and Joseph, with nine Grade 9s and two Grade 8s.
“At St Columba’s, we are committed to educational growth and innovation; lessons combine the best of traditional teaching methods with the use of digital devices and this has, once again, generated impressive results.
“We are extremely proud of all our learners and anticipate great achievements ahead as many of them continue their studies in our flourishing Sixth Form.”
