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 ten 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 nine 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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