Senior Prefect Team Appointed

15th September 2025Mrs D Curtis

We are pleased to announce our new Senior Prefect Team has been appointed.

The application process was rigorous and extensive, involving cover letters and panel interviews. Each student performed with confidence and pride on the range of activities, events, and super-curricular work they had done over the years. These students have displayed leadership, responsibility, and integrity, as well as showing a  commitment to the school community.

Senior Lead Prefects: Gabryela Filip and Harriet Deadman

Lead Prefects: Emma Narmontaite and Sophie Mussa

In this role, they will be expected to:

  • Serve as role models to all students in conduct, academics, and values.
  • Lead and coordinate the prefect team, working closely with staff and student leaders.
  • Represent the student body during official school functions and events.
  • Support and uphold school policies, contributing to a positive and respectful environment.

The team is working on leaving a legacy for future generations based on sustainability and celebrating minority groups in our diverse community.

Photo (Left to Right): Emma Narmontaite, Gabryela Filip, Mrs Hazeldine (Principal), Harriet Deadman and Sophie Mussa

 

Happy Birthday, Pope Leo!

12th September 2025Michael Mckearney

This Sunday, 14th September – the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, marks the 70th birthday of our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV.

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has written to the Holy Father to assure him of the deepest prayers, filial devotion, and unity of the faithful in our lands. In his letter he said:

“The Church in England and Wales gives thanks to God for your life and vocation,” writes Cardinal Nichols. “We pledge to Your Holiness our filial devotion and unity, and we entrust your ministry to the maternal care of Our Lady of Walsingham, confident that Christ, the Good Shepherd, will continue to guide you as you lead His Church.”

 

All at St Edmund’s wish Pope Leo avery Happy and Blessed Birthday, and we continue to pray for his ministry throughout the world. Felix dies natalis Papae Leonis!

 

 

EdFest: A Vibrant Celebration of Culture and Enterprise!

2nd September 2025Rowan Ridley
Our school grounds were buzzing with excitement as we hosted our annual EdFest, a fantastic event showcasing the vibrant Culture Day celebrations with brilliant enterprise stalls and activities in the afternoon, from our talented tutor groups.
The day was an overwhelming success, celebrating the incredible diversity and entrepreneurial spirit within our school community.
A huge highlight was undoubtedly the cultural performances, where our students truly shone. The talent on display was simply breathtaking. Each performance was a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, and they were, without a doubt, incredible!
Tutor groups also set up a variety of engaging enterprise stalls. Students had clearly put a tremendous amount of effort into designing, creating, and marketing their products and activities. It was wonderful to see so much creativity and teamwork in action.
 A massive thank you goes out to all the students who participated, performed, and contributed to their tutor group stalls. Your enthusiasm and hard work made the day truly special.
We’re already looking forward to next year’s EdFest and building on this year’s fantastic achievements!

Outstanding GCSE success at St Edmund’s

21st August 2025Mrs D Curtis

Principal Maggie Hazeldine said, “We are immensely proud of all our students. Their results are a testament to their hard work, the dedication of our teaching staff, and the unwavering support of families. These outcomes open exciting pathways for the future, and we look forward to nurturing their talents within our exceptional sixth form”.

Headline achievements include:

  • 21% of all grades awarded were 7–9 / Distinction – Distinction*.

  • 47%  of students achieved a strong pass (grade 5 or above) in both English and Mathematics.

  • 73% of students achieved a pass (grade 4 or above in both English and Maths

“As our students now move on to the next stage of their education—whether A-levels, vocational courses, or apprenticeships—the academy community celebrates not just their academic success, but also the resilience, character and faith that this cohort has shown.

Notable individual successes include the following:

  • Richie Dada (9 x grade 9 and 1 grade 8)

  • Ajitha Antany-Kewbird (5 x grade 9, 3 x grade 8, 1 x grade 7, 1 x grade 6)

  • Emmanuella Addo ( 3 x grade 9, 5 x grade 8, 1 x grade 7, 1 x L2 distinction*)

  • Roshan Hayre ( 4 x grade 9, 2 x grade 8, 3 x grade 7, 1 x grade 6)

  • Oghogho Izedonmwen Irabor (4 x grade 9, 4 x grade 8, 1 x grade 7, 1 x grade 6)

  • Jakub Kasperek (4 x grade 8, 5 x grade 7, 1 x grade 6)

  • Oskar Kolasa (2 x grade 9, 5 x grade 8, 1 x grade 7, 1 x L2 merit)

  • Treesa Martin (4 x grade 9, 2 x grade 8, L2 Distinction, 3 x grade 6)

  • Karolina Mrugala ( 3 x grade 8, 6 x grade 7, L2 Distinction)

  • Niamh O’Donnell (2 x grade 9, 3 x grade 8, 3 x grade 7, L2 Distinction, 1 x grade 6)

  • Broden Stirton (1 x grade 9, 4 x grade 8, 3 x grade 7, L2 Distinction)

  • Georgia Valentine Pushpakaran (2 x grade 9, 6 x grade 8, 1 x grade 7, L2 Merit)

 

Photo: Oskar Kolasa

 

Photo: Richie Dada

 

Photo: Ajitha Antany-Kewbird

 

Photo: Ajitha Antany-Kewbird with family

 

Photo: Emmanuella Addo

 

Photo: Georgia Valentine Pushpakaran

 

Exceptional students, exceptional outcomes at St Edmund’s  Catholic Academy

14th August 2025Mrs D Curtis

Exceptional students, exceptional outcomes at St Edmund’s  Catholic Academy

 

Once again, St Edmund’s  is delighted to present  the fantastic achievements of our year 13 students.

 

Principal, Maggie Hazeldine said, “With the average grade achieved at St Edmund’s now a B grade, we are thrilled that our young people have received such outstanding outcomes this year, many exceeding their targets.

 

We pride ourselves on the bespoke advice and guidance we give to each student so that they can pursue truly aspirational career paths. They have made their school and their families very proud indeed.”  Included among the many successes are :

 

Henry Aneke : A*, A B B (University of Birmingham – AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

Aniya Bird A* A* A ( University of Birmingham – Sociology)

Harry Cayley D* D* D (Cardiff university – Law)

Kiera Dallas  A* A A   (Biology – Oxford University- St John’s College)

 

Aedan Mapalo A A A B (University of Birmingham  – Aerospace Engineering )

Stella Ojo A A B (Loughborough university  – Product Design , Engineering with placement year)

Raphael Peralta A A A (University of Liverpool – Economics)

Shaun Roldan A A B (University of Sheffield – Architecture)

Daniel Slodowski A* A B B B ( University of Birmingham  – Natural Sciences)

Aswin Valentine Pushpakaran A* B B C (University of Bath – Architecture with Professional placement

Vani Verma A A B – (Degree Apprenticeship with A&O Shearman (London))

Phallan Wakeley A A A B (University of Bath – Maths and Statistics and Data science)

Lauren Butler BBB Harper and Keele Veterinary School-  Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

Kiera Dallas  A* A A   (Biology – Oxford University- St John’s College)

Daniel Slodowski A* A B B B ( University of Birmingham  – Natural Sciences)

Aedan Mapalo A A A B (University of Birmingham  – Aerospace Engineering ) & Phallan Wakeley A A A B (University of Bath – Maths and Statistics and Data science)

Vani Verma A A B – (Degree Apprenticeship with A&O Shearman (London))

Raphael Peralta A A A (University of Liverpool – Economics) and Shaun Roldan A A B (University of Sheffield – Architecture)

Aniya Bird A* A* A ( University of Birmingham – Sociology)

Eco Club Explores Life Beneath the Surface

17th July 2025Rachael Stokes

Thanks to the hard work put into restoring our pond area this year—and the fantastic support from our wider community—we are now able to use this wonderful space to enhance pupils’ learning experiences.

Today, members of the Eco Club embraced this opportunity with enthusiasm, joining a conservation officer from Smestow Valley for an exciting pond dipping session. The pupils investigated the pond’s inhabitants, using magnification to closely examine a fascinating variety of aquatic life.

Among the discoveries were lesser and greater water boatmen, mayfly nymphs, leeches, midge larvae, water hoglouse, and even several smooth newts!

The group also learned about how aquatic organisms are indicators of water quality. Encouragingly, the findings suggest that our pond is thriving and supports a healthy, balanced ecosystem.

Charity Walk

17th July 2025Mrs D Curtis

St Edmund’s annual charity walk will take place yesterday.  The weather was perfect and the students were amazing. Everyone had lots of fun. Some students jogged the whole distance, many walked and some Eco Club students even collected the litter as they went along.

This year we are raising funds for Father Hudson’s ‘Walk a mile’. More information about the initiative can be found here: Walk A Mile 

There is still time to make charitable donations on Arbor via the School Shop.

 

 

Alton Castle

17th July 2025Mrs D Curtis

Let the fun begin…………..

Programme of Events:

Day 3

 

Day 2

 

 

Day 1