Students, parents and staff at Wakefield Girls’ High School, one of the top 10 independent schools in the North, are celebrating today following the release of the GCSE Results.

Over one-third of students achieved grades 8 or 9 with the school proudly acknowledging the achievements of all its students, celebrating numerous outstanding individual performances.

Stand out performances included students Charlotte, Ife, Hareem, Ishani, Victoria, Lucia, Arianna, Lily, Lucy and Eleanor who achieved nine or more 9-8 grades (formerly straight A*s).  Indeed, 38 students were awarded at least one of those coveted Grade 9s. And, across the full range of ability at Wakefield Girls’, we have students who have achieved results considerably higher than their benchmark expectations.

• Hareem has achieved outstanding results, including 9 grade 9s and 1 grade 8. 
• Arianna and Lilly have done exceptionally well earning all grades 9 and 8. 
• Victoria is delighted with her results, including 3 grade 9s and  6 grade 8s. Victoria Art, Biology and Chemistry.
• Charlotte is also celebrating excellent results with 7 grade 9s and 3 grade 8s. History Maths, French and economics.
• Eleanor is celebrating this morning as she gained 7 grade 9s, 3 grade 8s and 1 grade 7. 
• Gabrielle (history chemistry maths and further maths)  and Faith have achieved 7 grade 9s, as well as 1 grade 8 and 2 grade 7s. 
• Alice will be studying languages next year having achieved 7-9 grades in all her GCSEs.
• Freya is celebrating excellent results, 2 grade 9s, 6 grade 8s, 1 grade 7 and 1 grade 6 and joining us in the sixth form where she is going to study Maths, Physics, Geography and Biology
• Sophia will be studying Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Further Maths in our Sixth Form following excellent grades: 4 grade 9s, 4 grade 8s, 1 grade 7 and 1 grade 6 
• Ishani is celebrating after receiving 8 grade 9s, 1 grade 8 and 1 grade 6 and receipt of an academic scholarship. Ishani is excited to begin her A levels studying Chemistry, Biology and Maths.
• Edie continues her success with 4 grade 9s,  4 grade 8s and 1 grade 6 and will begin studies in our Sixth Form of Geography, History and Politics
• Martha will be returning to study Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Music in Sixth Form having achieved 4 grade 9s, 4 grade 8, 1 grade 6.
• Lucia is delighted to receive 8 grade 9s, 1 grade 8 and 1 grade 7 and looking forward to beginning her A level studies in Art, Maths, Physics and Academic PE

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Head Teacher Heidi-Jayne Boyes expressed her pride in the Year 11 cohort: “I am immensely proud of our Year 11 students and all they have achieved during their time at Wakefield Girls’. They have made significant contributions to our school community, balancing academic studies with leadership roles and a diverse array of extracurricular activities while focusing on personal development. Today, I commend their dedication, grit and maturity throughout their GCSE preparations.”

Ms. Boyes also recognised the efforts of the school’s staff: “I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our talented colleagues who have consistently provided inspiring teaching and unwavering support. Both our students and teachers deserve recognition for their hard work and commitment.”

Looking ahead, the school is excited for Year 11 students to continue their academic and personal journeys in the Sixth Form, where they will be joined by talented new students from various schools. “Year 11 will enter the Sixth Form with a strong foundation, and we are eager to support their development as they pursue exceptional A Level results,” she added.

Ms. Boyes concluded, “We also celebrate alongside the Wakefield Grammar School Foundation, with equally pleasing results also awarded for students at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School.”

Discover all about Wakefield Girls’ remarkable Sixth Form at a whole school open event on 12 October and a Sixth Form only event on 14 November.