St Catherine’s College Armagh has marked another year of exceptional GCSE results, with three students achieving a perfect profile of 10 A* grades each.
Aoibhe Delaney, Emily McCooe and Zoe Mulholland were recognised among the school’s highest achievers as pupils arrived with their parents and families to receive their results. The occasion brought scenes of excitement and pride to the Armagh school, with the results marking the culmination of years of hard work, resilience and determination.
Top results celebrated at the Armagh school
The three students were pictured with principal Noeleen Tiffney after securing their outstanding results. The school also highlighted Orla McCormack and Esraa Malki, who each achieved nine A* grades and one A.
St Catherine’s said 20 pupils achieved an exceptional profile of 10 A*/A grades. The school described the results as a testament to the pupils’ hard work and dedication.
Images from results day showed students celebrating with their families. In one photograph, Orla McCormack is shown being lifted by her mother as they celebrated her results.
Principal praises pupils and staff
Principal Noeleen Tiffney said the results reflected the commitment of students, staff and the wider St Catherine’s College community.
“The achievements of all of our students are a tremendous source of pride for the whole Saint Catherine’s College community. They are the result of the determination and hard work of our young people, alongside the unwavering commitment and expertise of our staff.”
She added:
“At the heart of what we do is a belief that every student should be encouraged, challenged and supported to fulfil their potential. These results are a wonderful reflection of that shared commitment.”
The school’s results day celebrations took place on August 21, 2026, as students and their families gathered to share the achievement.
Alongside the three perfect results, the college’s published photographs showed a wider group of pupils who had achieved strong grades across their GCSE subjects. The school said the outcomes covered a wide range of subjects and represented a successful conclusion to years of study.
For the pupils receiving their results, the day was both a personal milestone and an opportunity to celebrate collectively with classmates, parents, families and staff. The college’s message was that the achievements reflected not only individual determination, but also the encouragement and support provided throughout students’ education.