Newly elected MP, Aphra Brandreth, has visited The Catholic High School, Chester, in the first visit of her tour of schools in the Chester South & Eddisbury constituency.
The visit highlighted the school’s commitment to equipping students with the skills needed for success in both academic and technical fields.
During her visit, the local MP met with the headteacher, Cathryn McKeagney, whose leadership has been instrumental in the school’s achievements, with The Catholic High School recently being rated as "Good" by OFSTED, underscoring its high standards and quality of education.
The meeting between the local MP and the headteacher of the school provided the opportunity to celebrate recent excellent GSCE, A-Level and Level 3 results, with the majority of students who applied to universities being accepted onto courses at their first-choice institutions, many of which were Russel Group rated.
The school’s staff were praised by the MP for their dedication and tireless efforts in the run up to the busy exam period, and for ensuring that every student is equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary for further education.
The MP and headteacher spoke about the school's emphasis on technical training, with the school taking on new Level 3 alternative courses, including apprenticeships, reflecting the school’s commitment to addressing the evolving demands of the job market and supporting students in finding the best career paths to suit their skills.
Commenting on the visit, Aphra Brandreth MP said:
'I wanted to come to The Catholic High School in Chester for the first visit of my schools tour. This school is new to the Chester South & Eddisbury constituency following the recent boundary changes, and it was great to have the opportunity to introduce myself as the school's new local MP.'
I am incredibly impressed by the hard work that all the staff put in at the school, which is reflected in the recent excellent exam results. It is evident that pupils at the school enjoy their education, something which is so important for success in later life.
I want to pay tribute to the headteacher, Cathryn McKeagney, in particular, for fostering an environment where students can thrive academically and for taking the time to get to know each and every student and ensuring that they have the tools they need to succeed in life after education.'
Headteacher at the school, Cathryn McKeagney, said:
'Can I add how supported we all felt with Ms Brandreth's visit and her commitment to education in our area. If we all place the children at the centre of everything we do today, then we face a brighter tomorrow.’
