Norwich High School for Girls Celebrates Exceptional 2025 A Level Results

Posted on 14th August 2025

It has been another fantastic year for students at Norwich High School for Girls GDST Sixth Form as they celebrate a wonderful set of A Level exam results, reflecting two years of immense hard work, determination and resilience.

Exciting futures ahead for the Norwich High Sixth Form Class of 2025

Our students have achieved outstanding results, with 96% of all grades at A*-C, 24% of results A*s, 49% A*-A and 84% A*-B.

“We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate with the Class of 2025 on their Sixth Form Results Day. These results are a true reflection of their unwavering dedication, resilience and the incredible hard work they have poured into their studies over the past two years. We have been privileged to help them prepare for their next steps, setting them on exciting and diverse paths, whether that is to top universities, competitive apprenticeships or taking up gap year opportunities.”

Hazel Packer, Director of Sixth Form at Norwich High School for Girls GDST

Hazel continued: “This success is also a testament to the exceptional commitment and tireless support of our dedicated staff, who have nurtured and guided every girl to reach her unique potential. We couldn’t be prouder of their achievements and eagerly anticipate the bright futures that await them.

Congratulations to all students receiving their results across the country. We hope today is a time of celebration and reflection for both students and their families, recognising the dedication and hard work that led to this moment.”

A fantastic 86% of our Class of 2025 secured their first choice destination, reflecting their hard work and determination. This includes a remarkable 50% of students heading to Russell Group universities. Furthermore, an impressive 7% of our students are going on to pursue demanding courses in medicine, veterinary science, and dentistry, while 4% have successfully gained places at Oxbridge universities.

Case Studies

We are also proud to highlight some of the individual successes within this year’s results:

Four A*s for Lara: Celebrating Academic and Musical Success

Well done to member of the Head Girl team, Lara, who achieved an impressive four A*s in Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. An academic and music scholar, Lara’s position in the Head Girl team saw her build links between the Prep School and the Senior and Sixth Forms at Norwich High. A talented musician alongside her STEM interests, Lara has performed in countless school productions since joining Norwich High in Nursery in 2010. Having started piano at five, taken up the oboe at nine and begun organ studies in 2022, her breadth of musical experience is remarkable. Her journey exemplifies how talent, when nurtured with dedication and opportunity, can flourish across multiple disciplines.

At the end of term Prizegiving ceremony, Lara collected eight school prizes including for Music, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics as well as her Grade 8 in piano and oboe and her DofE Gold award. Lara will be taking up the prestigious role of Organ Scholar at Gloucester Cathedral during her gap year. She also holds an offer to study General Engineering at Durham University from September 2026.

Lara is not alone in her outstanding success, with her friend and STEM classmate Amelia also achieving straight A*s, giving them an incredible 7 A*s combined. Amelia, who is also an academic scholar, achieved three A*s in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics and will be taking up a place at the University of Warwick to study Economics.

Rising Star Vocalist Izzy’s Road to a Music Career

Music and sport scholar Izzy is taking up her unconditional offer at The Academy of Contemporary Music, Guildford to study Music Performance – Vocals after gaining a B in Music, an A in Spanish, along with a Distinction for BTEC Sport. Izzy was recognised with the Waltraud Jarrold Prize for vocal excellence at the 2025 Prizegiving ceremony along with an award recognising her academic approach. Since joining Norwich High in Reception in 2011, she has increasingly played a central role in the school’s musical life. A passionate singer, particularly in the pop genre, she only began formal vocal lessons in early 2022, yet quickly achieved Distinction in her London College of Music Popular Music Vocals Grade 8 and Diploma recital exams.

Beyond the school setting, she has already made her mark on Norfolk’s music scene, winning the inaugural Norfolk Singing Competition in 2024 and performing with Lee Vasey, as well as at the Royal Norfolk Show, John Lewis, local farmers’ markets and private events. As she prepares to continue her studies she carries with her the ambition of becoming a professional recording and performing artist.

A Bursary Student’s Journey: From Year 7 to Medicine

Well done to academic scholar and Deputy Head Girl Bee, who gained two A*s (Biology and Psychology), and an A (Chemistry). Having joined Norwich High in Year 7 on a full bursary, Bee has truly made the most of every opportunity, developing a keen interest in rowing and making a significant contribution to school life and House events through her role in the Head Girls team. During our 150th anniversary year, Bee has been a passionate advocate for our 150 Bursary Campaign, celebrating the extraordinary impact a bursary has had on her life. She was awarded the Sixth Form subject prize for Psychology at the 2025 Prizegiving ceremony and also collected her DofE Gold award. Bee is thrilled to be taking up a place at The University of East Anglia (UEA) to study Medicine.

Beyond the Traditional: Our Students’ Diverse Career Paths

We are particularly proud of our students’ outstanding success in creative subjects this year, reflecting their creativity, self-expression and the development of lifelong skills. At a time when many schools are cutting back on the arts, Norwich High is proud to be investing in this area and it is wonderful to students take hold of the opportunities available to them. The results are truly impressive, with 60% of all grades in Art and 33% in Textiles achieving A-A*. These successes have led to our students securing places on a wide and exciting range of courses that are often more vocational and future-focused. Our leavers are heading to study subjects such as Fashion and Film and Moving Image Production at Norwich University of the Arts, Media Content and Communications at Kingston University, and Games Art at Leeds Arts University. Other students are pursuing their passions in Illustration, Product Design, Music Performance, Drama and Creative Writing. This diverse array of destinations is a testament to our commitment to nurture and support students’ unique and authentic interests, ensuring they find the right path for a meaningful and enjoyable career with real-world application.

Subject Successes and Standout Achievements

This year’s results highlight exceptional performance across a range of subjects. Our Geography students achieved a remarkable 100% A* grade, with Head of Geography Andrea McKay commenting, “We are immensely proud of the dedication and passion for Geography within Norwich High. The hard work of the students this year has been truly inspiring to witness.” In Mathematics, we saw outstanding results, with 100% of Further Mathematics students achieving A*-A and 75% of Mathematics students earning an A*. Head of Maths Chris Shepherd said, “These results are a testament to our students’ commitment and their love for problem-solving. We are thrilled to see them excel in these challenging subjects.” In Physics, 50% of grades were A*, with 100% at A*-B. Head of Science Anne Farthing added, “Our students’ fantastic results in Physics demonstrate their intellectual curiosity and ability to grasp complex concepts. They have a bright future ahead in STEM.”

We also celebrate success in our vocational subjects, with our BTEC Sport students achieving 100% Distinction grades, including a special congratulations to Molly, who is going on to study Physiotherapy at the University of East Anglia. In Business Studies, a third of students achieved an A* and 67% earned A*-A. Congratulations to Elitsa, who is taking up a prestigious Business Accounting and Finance apprenticeship through Newcastle University. We are also delighted to report that in Languages, there was 100% A*-B across French, German, and Spanish, with a Year 12 student also achieving an A* in Russian. Well done to Class of 2024 alumna Eve who has secured a place at the University of Oxford to study German, following a successful post-A Level application.

“Today is a moment to celebrate the hard work and achievement of our wonderful students supported by our amazing staff. The Class of 2025 has excelled academically, as demonstrated by these excellent results, but they have also developed into confident, capable and compassionate young women ready for their next adventures. Our focus is always to ensure each student finds the pathway that best suits their talents and aspirations, and we are so pleased to see students enabled to make their next steps. We extend our deepest gratitude to our staff for their unwavering dedication and to the students for their inspiring efforts.”

Matt Bradshaw, Deputy Head Academic at Norwich High School for Girls GDST

“I would like to extend my congratulations to all Norwich High School for Girls students on their A Level results today and would like to wish them all the very best for the future.”

Alison Sefton, Head at Norwich High School for Girls GDST

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Discover what life at Norwich High Sixth Form looks like at our Open Evening on Wednesday 8th October, where you will have the opportunity to hear from current students and staff and tour our state of the art Sixth Form Centre. Find out more here.

Deadlines for 2026 Entry

The deadline for Sixth Form scholarship applications for 2026 entry are: Sport Stage One – Friday 31 October 2025. All other scholarships – Wednesday 5th November 2025

All Sixth Form scholarship assessments take place in mid November 2025. Dates to be confirmed.

The deadline for Sixth Form bursary applications for 2026 entry is Wednesday 5th November 2025.

If you are not applying for a bursary or a scholarship, applications for September 2026 entry should be received by Wednesday 31st December.