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Record GCSE results announced at Harrogate Ladies’ College

Thursday, 21 August 2025 14:21

Harrogate Ladies College.

Harrogate Ladies’ College, (soon to be Duchy College) has reported its strongest set of GCSE results to date.

The school have achieved a record 22% of all grades awarded at the top level of 9.

More than a third of pupils achieved five or more grades between 9 and 7.

Performance across subjects varied, with 80% of Physics grades and 81% of Creative Arts grades (Art and Textiles) at 9–7. In addition, 22% of pupils in Creative Arts achieved full marks.

Principal Joanna Fox said the results reflected both the work of students and the support of staff.

“As a largely non-selective school, we are exceptionally proud of our pupils’ progress, which is down to the pupils’ hard work and the expertise and dedication of our incredible teachers.

"To achieve a record percentage of 9s and a value-added average of plus one is an outstanding result.”

She added that the students collecting their results this summer will be the first to complete A levels at Duchy College in two years’ time, as the school prepares to move towards a co-educational model.

Among those returning for Sixth Form in September is India Thomas, who achieved nine grade 9s, including a perfect score in Textiles.

“I am so happy with my GCSE results, and achieving all 9s is a dream come true,”

Reewa Bennett achieved eight grade 9s, with four of them in Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

She said:

“I have worked so hard up until this point, and I’m really proud of my results.

"Today is a great opportunity to celebrate with my friends, before we begin Sixth Form in September.”

The college said pupils on average achieved one grade higher than their baseline predictions, a measure the school considers a key indicator of progress.

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