'Pleasing' set of results at Lismore

A total of 95 students, the largest number in the school's history, sat 'A' Level exams in a range of 23 subjects, achieving pass grades in 96 per cent of their tests.

In the first year of the new A* grade the school's Head Boy, Conrad Corr (right with Mr Corrigan), achieved three A* grades in Business Studies, English and History.

Other top achievers included Natasha Harbinson, the school's Head Girl, who obtained three A grades and Ryan Mackle who scored one A, two Bs and a C grade.

Caolan Byrne, Callum McAllister and Ronan McEagan gained one A*, one A and a B grade each.

Megan Anderson obtained two A and one B grades.

A large number of other students gains two As and a B or one A and two B grades.

In all 83% of students gained three passes in the A to E category, an increase of 3% on last year's figure, while the success rate of passes in the higher A*-C category was 68%, an increase of 2% on last year. 17 of the subjects on offer at 'A' Level had a 100% pass rate, an increase of four on last year.

School principal, Mr Joe Corrigan, expressed his delight at the 'A' Level results and praised the students for their hard work and perseverance.

He also paid tribute to the teachers for their dedication and skill, and the parents for their co-operation and support during what can be a stressful and demanding time for young people.

"There were some excellent individual performances this year from an all-ability cohort in a non-selective school. I would like to wish all of our students well at this very competitive time as they plan the next step of their ongoing educational journey," said Mr Corrigan.

The principal also expressed his satisfaction with this year's 'AS' Level results, which provide a solid platform for further A2 success next year.

In all 102 AS pupils sat examinations in 24 different subjects with a 91% pass rate.

The top achievers in AS in Lismore were Samara Fleville with four 'A' grades, Ciaran Ewing-James and Katrina Lappin who each obtained three A and one B grades. Pia McAleenan scored two A and two B grades.

Other top achievers were Zoe Seeley, Danielle Shortall, Hannah Bassett, Ellen Lappin, Jayne Neeson, Searlaot O'Hagan, Helen Madden, Alice Mulholland, Jane Murray and Martin Greene.