Top Marks in Sciences, Languages and Arts Highlight Harrogate Ladies’ College GCSE Results
Outstanding grades across a wide range of subjects highlight the extent of the success for Harrogate Ladies’ College pupils as GCSE results were revealed this morning.
Pupils celebrating their GCSE results at Harrogate Ladies’ College.
88% of all Physics grades were top 9-7 grades, 85% of pupils studying foreign languages obtained a 9-7 grade, while there were strong results across science and creative arts, with 72% of pupils achieving 9-7 grades in Biology, Chemistry and Textiles.
Among those pupils’ who shone across a broad range of subjects is Tilly Reid, who achieved a clean sweep of 9-7 grades, including 9s in Spanish, French, Geography and English Literature.
“I am so happy with my results,” Tilly said.
“All the teachers here have been so supportive and helpful.
“It’s great to have an opportunity to celebrate with my friends, and I can’t wait to come back to school to start Sixth Form in September.
“My family has such a great connection to the school with Mum and my sibling both attending school here. It’s great to be following in their footsteps.”
The hard work also paid off for twins Alexa and Ava Turner, who recorded a combined 18 top level 9-7 GCSE grades.
“We’ve both worked really hard to get our results,” Alexa said.
“We talk a lot and help each other out. Ava’s successes are my successes and vice versa.
“Having a twin is really special, and I’m very proud of both of us.”
Phoebe Turner achieved nine 9-7 grades, highlighted by 9s in Textiles and PE.
“I am absolutely delighted with my results,” Phoebe said.
“I’ve worked really hard to get 9s in Textiles and PE, and I am so excited to return to HLC in September as a Sixth Form student.
“All the teachers here are so supportive. They’ve helped me so much to get where I am today.”
Also, among those celebrating today is Anya Soranaraksopon, who recorded six 9s including Maths, Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Principal, Mrs Sylvia Brett, said the results across a broad range of subjects highlighted the ethos of the school.
“We are passionate about each pupil at Harrogate Ladies’ College forging their own path, and these results across diverse subjects are testament to the pupils’ desire to try different things and find their passion,” Mrs Brett said.
“To have a number of girls achieve excellent marks across a wide variety of subjects is fantastic to see.”
“Our teachers’ commitment to the pupils is second-to-none, and I am very proud of their continued efforts to ensure our pupils are lifelong learners.”
Harrogate Ladies’ College has been pioneering girls’ education in the UK since 1893. With the addition of Highfield Pre-School and Highfield Prep School, our family of schools is today able to offer a seamless education journey from 2-11 years for boys and 2-18 for girls within one Campus. Our three schools are fully integrated to provide a seamless educational experience. Each of our schools shares the same ethos; the same campus; the same Board of Governors and the same Principal. This joined up approach enables us to share expertise, knowledge and best practice to ensure academic and pastoral excellence throughout our three schools.
