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# St. Margaret Ward Catholic Academy celebrates 97% pass rate for A Levels
- URL: https://www.thestaffordshiresignal.co.uk/st-margaret-ward-catholic-academy-celebrates-97-pass-rate-for-a-levels/
- Published: 2026-08-15T14:05:27.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-15T14:05:27.000Z
- Description: Students at St. Margaret Ward Catholic Academy in Tunstall are celebrating a 97% pass rate as they received their A Level results.
- Author: The Staffordshire Signal Newsroom
- Tags: Business & Education

One of the standout achievers was Madie Longshaw, who achieved an A star in History, A in English Literature and A in Sociology, and will being going on to study History and Politics at Cambridge University from October.

Madie Longshaw commented,

> “I was really nervous about my History but after getting my results I feel so calm and glad my hard work has paid off. I’m really excited about going to Cambridge - it will take a bit of getting used to, but I’m looking forward to it."

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Principal Dominic McKenna, shared his delight at the overall achievement of the learners, including Madie, saying,

> "We've had a really great group of students and while we're sorry to see them go, we're delighted for them going off to bright and exciting futures.  
>  
> "We try to give them the best possible start in life, and results such as Madie's prove that the sky is the limit for your ambitions. Our Sixth Form is a nice size which allows us to offer that pastoral and academic support which can be personalised to each learner."

Some results of note belong to: 

Krishna Ram who achieved three B grades and is going to study Medicine at Keele University

Luhayych Mustafa who achieved an A and two distinction stars and will be studying Physiotherapy also at Keele

Yahnah Mustafa also achieved two A stars and an A and after taking a gap year will also be studying Medicine at Keele

Isabel Saunders achieved two C grades and a Distinction and is heading to York University to study Social Political Science.

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