Each year we are incredibly proud of the GCSE results achieved by our Year 11 students. Through dedicated teaching, an inspiring commitment to study from students, and a calm approach to exams, our girls excel year on year.
GCSE Results 2025
The excellent GCSE results achieved by St Mary’s School’s Year 11 students reflect their hard work, determination and commitment throughout their GCSE courses. Building on the strong foundations developed in Years 7–10, students approached their examinations with maturity, focus and resilience, supported by excellent teaching, structured revision programmes and strong pastoral care.
This year, 45% of all GCSE grades were awarded at Grades 9–7, with 26% at Grades 9–8 and 9% achieving the highest possible Grade 9. Overall, 70% of all grades were awarded at Grades 9–6.
GCSE Results Highlights
- 45% of all grades were awarded at Grades 9–7.
- 26% of all grades were awarded at Grades 9–8.
- 9% of all grades achieved the highest possible Grade 9.
- 70% of all grades were awarded at Grades 9–6.
- Two thirds of students achieved at least one Grade 9.
- More than a quarter of students achieved exclusively Grades 6–9 across all of their subjects.
While these headline figures demonstrate the strength of academic achievement at St Mary’s, they tell only part of the story. We are particularly proud of the individual progress behind every grade. Each student followed their own journey through GCSEs, overcoming different challenges, developing confidence and working towards their own ambitions.
Our results reflect the strong value-added education at St Mary’s. We recognise the potential of every individual and provide the teaching, challenge, encouragement and pastoral support needed to help each student achieve their aspirational best.
Year-on-Year Academic Success
Consistently strong academic outcomes across consecutive years.
We are proud to share our students’ remarkable performance over the past three academic years. Our results demonstrate long-term academic strength and real consistency in high-quality outcomes:
Top Grades (9–7)
- 2024–2025: 50% of all grades were at 9–7.
- 2023–2024: 50% of all grades were at 9–7.
- 2022–2023: 49% of all grades were at 9–7.
- 2021–2022: 49% of all grades were at 9–7.
- 2020 -2021: 58% of all grades were at 9–7
- 2019 – 2020: 62% of all grades were at 9–7
Nearly half of all grades awarded are at the highest levels. This reflects our students’ dedication and the quality of teaching and support they receive.