Year 13 students at St Bonaventure’s 6th Form have yet again achieved their best ever set of post-16 examination results. 35% of our students have secured places at Oxbridge and prestigious Russell Group universities, while others are moving on to competitive apprenticeships across a wide range of sectors. 

Congratulations to all the students who have made themselves, their families, and the whole school community proud. This success reinforces the school’s reputation as one of the leading academic and vocational 6th forms in the London Borough of Newham. 

Headteacher Chris McCormack was full of praise for the dedication demonstrated by the students in their exams, commenting: “We are absolutely delighted to celebrate our best-ever set of 6th Form results in 2025, a truly outstanding achievement that reflects the hard work, resilience, and dedication of our students and staff. These results are a testament to what makes St Bonaventure’s such a special place. Our students have not only excelled academically, but have also grown into kind, thoughtful, and responsible young adults. 

As they now take their next steps into university, apprenticeships, or employment, we hold each of them in our thoughts and prayers, confident that they will go on to make a meaningful and positive impact in the world. I would like to thank our parents for their continued support and partnership, and extend my heartfelt gratitude to our staff for their tireless dedication and care throughout the year.”

Key statistics are as follows:

A Level 

● Record-Breaking A* and A Grades – 24% of All Entries at Top Level. 

● A*-A up 6%. 

● A*-B up 5%. 

● Consistent excellence: A*–C at 90% for the third year in a row. 

● 100% Pass Rate – Every student at St Bon’s 6th Form achieves. 

BTEC 

● 39 D* (A*) Grades across our Sport and Business Courses. 

● 100% D* to M Overall. 

● 100% in Sport D*-D. 

Please note M – Merit, D – Distinction, D* is Distinction starred 

Particular highlights 

● A*A*A* – Leon and Liam 

● A*A*A – Izayah / Humaira / Mohammed 

● A*AA – Gabriel / Olimatou / Tendo / Abraham / Matthew 

● AAA/A*AB – Kyran / Disha / Victor / Zack / Zahra / Nijum / Irvinson / Archie / Ify / Aaliyah / James (A*ABB) / Emmanuel (AABB) 

● Marcel, Emily, Mayesha, Marvin, Isaiah, Alisha, Kye all achieved D*D*D* 

Leon, Head Boy at St Bon’s achieved A*A*A*. He is set to pursue a degree in Computer Science and Mathematics at UCL. Upon opening his results he said, “The last two years have been a fabulous experience. Studying here is what you make of it but the whole school community nurtures you to achieve. I’ve worked so hard, but at the moment of opening my results, I had a moment of worry, but I’m so chuffed.” 

Close friend of Leon, Liam also achieved A*A*A* and expressed joy at receiving his results which has gained him a place to study Mechanical Engineering. He is waiting to confirm his place at either Queen Mary or UCL. “I’m speechless that my seven year journey has come to an end in the best way. I’m so thankful to all the teachers. Mr Imrith in particular has helped me immensely with Maths and Further Maths, without him I don’t feel I would have got the A*. I’m so excited to meet new people and start a new journey towards a rewarding career.” 

KB is ecstatic to have achieved A* in Business and As in Maths and Economics. He has secured a prestigious graduate apprenticeship with KPMG. Opening his results alongside Mr Bartlett,

Assistant Director of 6th Form, KB said “I’ve been so supported to take whatever direction I wanted by Miss Raja, our Careers Advisor, and in particular Mr Bartlett who has given me so much advice and helped me to practice interviews. An apprenticeship is absolutely the right thing for me. I can’t wait to start at KPMG in Canary Wharf in October.” 

Mayesha & Alisha were at secondary school together and joined St Bon’s to study BTEC Sports Science. They have supported each other all the way through and waited to open their results together. They both achieved the top grades of D*D*D* and are off to St George’s University to study Physiotherapy and to Queen Mary’s to study Business Management. 

Wayne Templeman, Director of 6th Form, said, “We are incredibly proud of our students and the results they have achieved this year, which is a testament to the high standards we set and the effort put in by staff and students alike. It’s been a privilege to watch the students grow into ambitious, capable young adults who are now ready to take their next steps. They have truly embodied the virtue of kinship, developing such positive relationships which has propelled their success as a cohort. We wish them every success in the future and are confident they will continue to make us proud.” 

St Bonaventure’s School has proudly served the East London community for 148 years, and remains committed to being a community where each individual can grow spiritually, academically and socially while serving as a witness to the Catholic faith. Ofsted has rated the school Outstanding in all areas, recognising the exceptional quality of its teaching, leadership, and student care. And earlier in 2025, the Sunday Times named it the Happiest School in Newham, a testament to the positive and supportive environment in which students thrive and succeed.

Our School In The Press

We are delighted to be featured in different Catholic and Local publications, following our record-breaking Post 16-examination Results, which saw 35% of students progressing to Oxbridge and Russell Group universities and a record 24% of A Levels at A or A*.

Thank you to:

1. Newham Gov
2. Newham Recorder
3. Independent Catholic Network
4. The Tablet
5. This is Local London

We are proud to be part of the first UK group to have had the honour of meeting Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on 25th of June 2025.

The visit marks a significant moment in the journey of an initiative around “Called to Action”, a toolkit launched in 2024 to support Catholic schools and colleges in living out the principles of Catholic Social Teaching through community organising. The toolkit, developed by Citizens UK in partnership with Catholic school organisers from member institutions, aims to place the dignity of the human person, solidarity, and the common good at the heart of Catholic education in a practical and lived-out sense.

The journey to this meeting began 18 months ago, when the organisers began planning the initial conference and toolkit launch. The group decided to approach Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, who was attending, with an “ask”. It was a hope and a dream to establish a dialogue with the Holy Father.

Andy Lewis, our deputy headteacher, said: “This meeting is a powerful endorsement of our work in Catholic schools. To hear our actions affirmed at the highest level of the Church was deeply moving and a testament to what is possible when Catholic Social Teaching is not only taught, but lived. It was a day we will never forget.”

The group’s time in Rome also included visits to significant Catholic churches and basilicas, including the tomb of Pope Francis. It made the pilgrimage a spiritually rich and memorable experience, as true pilgrims in the Jubilee Year. The days were termed a “Summit of Hope” as organisers met and shared stories and ideas.

Three students from St Bonaventure’s School, have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the community and good citizenship at the 2025 Brentwood Catholic Schools Good Citizenship Awards. The awards were presented by The Rt Rev Bishop Alan Williams SM, Bishop of Brentwood.

The award recipients: Zariel (Year 7), Quincy (Year 10), and Ajay (Year 12), come from different year groups but share a strong sense of kindness, resilience, and care for those around them, both in school and in the wider community.

Zariel, a Year 7 student, has been part of St Bonaventure’s for just under one year, yet he already exemplifies the school’s core values in an exceptional way. He has shown remarkable courage, emotional maturity, and a strong sense of empathy. Zariel is especially known for his compassion, consistently going out of his way to support fellow students during lessons in various subjects. His kindness, patience, and quiet humility have not only uplifted those around him but have also made a lasting impression on staff and peers alike.

Quincy, in Year 10, lives out all seven of the school’s core virtues: Faith, Hope, Charity, Integrity, Courage, Humility, and Kinship. He is caring and supportive to friends and family alike, and his positive attitude and dedication to his studies are truly inspiring. Always respectful and polite, Quincy is a role model to his peers and a source of pride for the entire school community.

Ajay, a Year 12 student, is recognised for his passion for learning and his determination to succeed. He is a resilient and hardworking student who never fails to encourage others. Ajay’s positive outlook, loyalty, and consistent support for his peers make him an invaluable member of the school community.