Edmund Rice College celebrates record-breaking GCSE results during 50th anniversary year
Edmund Rice College is celebrating a landmark year in spectacular fashion, marking the start of its 50th anniversary in 2026/27 with its best-ever set of GCSE results.
The record-breaking results saw 99 percent of pupils achieve five or more GCSEs, while an exceptional 73 percent achieved both English and Mathematics, the highest figure in the school’s history.
These outstanding outcomes are a tremendous achievement for the pupils and reflect the strong culture of learning, ambition and determination that continues to thrive across the Edmund Rice College community.
Principal, Mr Paul Berne expressed his delight at the achievements and praised the hard work and commitment of pupils, staff and families.
“This is our greatest set of GCSE results, and I am over the moon for all our pupils and staff,” he said. “They have created an incredible culture of learning and demonstrated a great desire to succeed.”
Mr Berne also paid tribute to the exceptional dedication of the school’s staff, who went above and beyond to support pupils in the run-up to their examinations.
Teachers gave up their evenings on a weekly basis and part of their Easter break to organise, prepare and deliver additional revision classes, providing pupils with valuable extra support and learning opportunities.
The commitment shown by pupils was equally impressive, with many choosing to give up part of their Easter break to attend revision sessions and make the most of the additional opportunities provided by staff.
This shared commitment between pupils and staff demonstrated the determination and desire to succeed that has become a defining feature of the school.
“I am delighted for the whole school community as these results are outstanding,” Mr Berne added.
"Our pupils have shown an incredible desire to succeed and our staff have worked tirelessly to support them every step of the way.”
The results represent the culmination of an incredible journey for Edmund Rice College and make this achievement even more significant during the school’s 50th anniversary year.
Meanwhile, many pupils are expected to return to the college to begin their A Level studies.
"ERC looks forward to supporting them as they take the next step in their educational journey,” the school said.
"For those pupils moving on to new opportunities, the entire ERC community wishes them every success for the future.”