St Catherine's Bramley

A Level Success from the Class of 2026

Here at St Catherine’s, we’ve been celebrating the wonderful achievements of our A Level students in style. Our Head, Ms Emma Watson, reflects on this year’s results:

''This year's A Level results are outstanding. Whilst 83% of grades awarded were A*-B and 59% of grades were A*/A, we are also exceptionally proud of the breadth of excellence across our subjects, including Further Mathematics, Art, Photography, Computer Science, Latin and Textiles, in which every grade awarded was an A* or A.

Yet the most important story of today is not one of grades, but of character and preparedness for the future.

These outcomes reflect a community of young adults who approach life with curiosity and courage. They are academically ambitious, but they are more aptly defined by their willingness to follow individual pathways and by how they embrace opportunities that are right for them.

This year’s leavers exemplify the breadth and ambition of a St Catherine’s education. Some are heading to leading universities in the UK, while others will be studying as far afield as Australia, the USA and Bosnia. Alongside traditional academic routes, others have chosen pathways that are future-focused and industry-orientated, demonstrating the confidence to carve out careers in emerging fields and the independence of mind to pursue opportunities beyond convention.

A St Catherine’s education gives pupils the freedom to discover who they are, the confidence to pursue their ambitions and the resilience to thrive beyond school. These results are evidence not only of academic excellence, but of exceptional preparation for life beyond school.

And while each girl has earned her own success, none has done so alone. Behind every achievement stands a powerful network of friendship, family and dedicated staff whose encouragement, care and belief have helped our girls flourish. Together, they have created a culture in which girls support one another to aim high, grow in confidence and leave school ready to make their mark on the world.''

We are delighted to celebrate our very own Brucie Morris, Chemistry and Biology teacher, who was selected as an official for the 2026 Women's World Championships DII in Poland this summer. This will be his third World Championships, having been selected to referee in Towson 2022, and Hong Kong 2024. Taking place over eight days in Wroclaw the tournament saw 42 games with Italy taking home the gold medal in the first ever edition of a World Lacrosse Division II Championship.

Talking about the crossover between his coaching and refereeing, and his teaching philosophy Mr Morris says

“At World Championships, we work with the best from around the globe in a high-pressure environment. We develop a positive rapport with each other very quickly, as effective teamwork is a core competency. This is so important for my teaching because we work with each other, the girls' parents, and the girls daily to improve their St Cat's experience. St Cat's is not just a school that produces exceptional students; it is a school with a great culture built by exceptional people. I feel part of an environment where staff are actively encouraged to pursue excellence beyond our walls”

Huge congratulations to Mr Morris for his selection. We look forward to seeing him back on the pitches ready for an exciting new lacrosse season!

📸: Marek Stor

Career Insights: Inspiring Our Girls to Be Future Ready

As the Summer Term drew to a close, our Senior School girls enjoyed an inspiring Careers Insight talk from current parent, Jo Lomas, who shared her remarkable journey in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, supporting British interests overseas.

Having worked across the Middle East, Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Namibia, Rwanda, and London, Jo offered a fascinating insight into a global career. She encouraged our girls to be ambitious, embrace new challenges, and remain open to opportunities that may take them around the world.

Jo shared her career journey with warmth and passion, offering invaluable advice that encouraged our girls to aim high, embrace challenges, and seize every opportunity when overseas opportunities arise. Her words left a lasting impression, motivating students to believe in themselves and their potential. She also touched on AI that it may affect future jobs but cannot replace networking with people and negotiating in person. It is vital to always keep soft skills sharp as these will remain key to future success.

It was the perfect finale to our Summer Careers Programme. As Jo prepares to take up her new role as His Majesty's Ambassador to Estonia, we wish her every success and look forward to following the next chapter of her inspiring career.

What an incredible day of innovation!

Last Friday, our L3 students took part in an inspiring Engineering Workshop led by the fantastic team from Ericsson. Working in small groups, the girls were challenged to design creative solutions to real-world problems—and they certainly rose to the occasion!

Their ideas were imaginative, thoughtful and demonstrated excellent teamwork, problem-solving and presentation skills. From an eco-friendly plant power extraction system designed to keep plants thriving, to a portable oven that can advise you on and cook nutrient-rich meals, the girls showed just how innovative young engineers can be.

Many teams focused on making the world a better place, developing ideas to ensure everyone has access to a safe home and exploring how drone technology could help provide quality education to communities around the globe.

The winning invention, The Turtle Tummy-Turner, impressed everyone with its creativity and purpose. This advanced robotic turtle is designed to tackle plastic pollution in our oceans, collecting plastic waste before it can harm marine life and helping to ensure that no animals become trapped in plastic again.

A huge thank you to the Ericsson volunteers for delivering such an engaging and inspiring workshop. The girls thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Come and discover our Senior School for girls aged 11 to 18

Our students learn and develop in an environment where kindness is at the heart of everything we do. We nurture confidence, resilience and ambition, instilling the belief that there is nothing they cannot achieve if they set their minds to it. Through a culture of encouragement and respect, we prepare our students not only for success today, but for the opportunities and challenges of the future.

Our school was awarded not one, but two, Significant Strengths by the Independent Schools Inspectorate for our Extra-Curricular Programme (over 100 clubs on offer) and our extensive and valuable Careers & Alumnae Engagement Programme.

Join us at one of our Open Events to experience everything that makes our school unique and our fantastic facilities.

📅 Thursday 17th September | 9.45am - 12noon

📅 Friday 25th September | 5.30pm - 9pm (Sixth Form Open Evening)

📅 Tuesday 13th October | 9.45am - 12noon

📞 For more info, contact Director of Admissions Mrs Clare Woodgates on 01483 899 609 or visit the Senior School pages on the School website via the link in our bio.

Come and discover our Prep School for girls aged 3 to 11

With small class sizes and specialist teachers, we know how to inspire, motivate and engage girls. Join us at one of our Open Events and experience everything that makes our school unique, including our fantastic facilities.

📅 Friday 18th September | 9.30am - 11.45am

📅 Saturday 14th November 2026 | 2.30pm - 4pm
Early Years Open Event for Pre-School and Reception (4+)

Private Tours are also available if you are unable to make these dates

📞 For more info, contact Prep School Registrar Mrs Kate Bishop on 01483 899 757 or visit the Prep School pages on the School website via the link in our bio.

Summer reading, sorted.

We are delighted to share the 2026 Creative Writing Magazine – a wonderful collection of short stories, poems and extracts written by our talented pupils from Upper 3 (Year 7) to Upper 6 (Year 13).

This year's edition features entries from the annual St Catherine's Creative Writing Competition, inspired by Jane Austen in celebration of the 250th anniversary of her birthday back in December when the competition was launched. Congratulations to Sofiia U5 (Year 11), winner of the Creative Writing Cup, with Isabelle U3 (Year 7) taking second place and Isabella L5 (Year 10) awarded third. Every entry is published in the magazine, showcasing the exceptional creativity and imagination of our pupils.

Whether you're by the pool, on the beach or curled up with a cup of tea, this is the perfect summer read – inspiring, thought-provoking and full of memorable stories.

📖 Tap the link in our bio to start reading.

Senior Sports Day 2026

What a fantastic celebration of House spirit! In glorious sunshine, pupils came together to compete in a full programme of traditional athletics events, culminating in the ever-popular House Relay and Golden Mile.

The atmosphere was electric, with plenty of cheering, outstanding performances, and an impressive amount of ice cream enjoyed throughout the day! It was also a special occasion for our U6 and U5 pupils, who were out in force supporting their Houses and representing their year groups for one final Sports Day.

🏆 Overall Sports Day Champions: Russell Baker
🏃‍♀️ House Relay Winners: Midleton
⭐ Golden Mile Winners: Stoner

Congratulations to all pupils for their enthusiasm, teamwork and House pride – a wonderful way to celebrate sport and community at St Catherine's. 💙💛❤️💚