Norwich High School for Girls GDST is delighted to announce outstanding GCSE results in 2025, showcasing the students’ unwavering perseverance, commitment, and hard work throughout their studies. Their success is a reflection of how they have embraced the breadth of opportunity on offer.
Norwich High School for Girls GDST GCSE Results 2025: 30% Grade 9
99% of all results were grade 9-4, with 30% 9, 45% 9-8, 63% 9-7 and 77% 9-6. In both English and Maths, students achieved 96% 9-4 grades.
“We’re delighted to see our students’ hard work and passion rewarded with these superb GCSE results. Their success is a testament to the dedication of our entire school community and the personalised guidance that defines our girls-first approach. These achievements are an excellent foundation, showcasing the academic rigour and wide-ranging talents that will propel them forward into their future studies and careers.”
Helen Dolding, Deputy Head Pastoral and Co-Curriculum, remarked: “This year’s GCSE results show how our students truly embody our pastoral aims, making their success happen not just through academic diligence but also through their holistic development. They have balanced their studies with a vibrant array of co-curricular activities, from sports and arts to community service, which has been instrumental in their well-being and overall achievement. These girls are not just excellent students; they are impressive leaders, including those who have contributed significantly through the School Council, and wonderful role models for the entire school community. Their ability to thrive in all aspects of school life is truly inspiring.”
Rebecca Musson, Head of Year 11, added: “It has been an absolute privilege to witness the growth and development of this incredible Year 11 cohort. Their dedication, resilience and positive spirit have shone through, culminating in these fantastic results. I am confident that the strong foundations they have built at Norwich High will enable them to achieve great things as they embark on their next steps and I wish each and every one of them the very best for their bright futures.”
Case Studies
We are also proud to highlight some of the individual successes within this year’s results:
Straight 9s for Sepideh, Paniz and Momina
A huge congratulations to Sepideh, Paniz and Momina, who each gained straight grade 9s for their GCSEs. Momina also achieved a Distinction* in the Level 2 Cambridge National Certificate in Enterprise and Marketing through a twilight course, with Sepideh achieving a Distinction, a testament to their exceptional drive. Momina, who received the Dr. Rutledge Memorial Prize for Fifth Form Science at the July Prizegiving Ceremony, also gained a grade 9 in her Level 2 AQA Further Mathematics Certificate. Sepideh and Paniz are both moving up to Norwich High Sixth Form with an academic and drama scholarship, while Momina and her family are relocating.
Celebrating a Dual Talent: Art & Enterprise
Congratulations to member of our F24 team Anna, who has a scholarship for Norwich High Sixth Form for both academic and art and gained 100% 9-8 grades for her GCSEs including a grade 9 for both Product Design and Art. Anna also achieved a Distinction* in the Level 2 Cambridge National Certificate in Enterprise and Marketing.
From Music to Maths…
Poppy, who is moving up to Norwich High Sixth Form with an academic and music scholarship, also achieved 100% grade 9-8 as well as a grade 9 in her Level 2 AQA Further Mathematics Certificate. She was recognised at the July Prizegiving with the Boxer Prize for Music, the Old Girls’ Prize for Mathematics, an Award for Academic Approach and her Grade 8 oboe certificate.
Exceptional Results Across the Board
Congratulations to STEM-specialist Shona who achieved 100% 9-8 for her GCSEs. Fellow STEM-specialist Amelie also achieved 100% 9-7, with both students gaining straight 9s for their Triple Science awards. Both Amelie and Shona are moving up to Year 12 with an academic scholarship.
Well done to Annie and Immy who both gained 100% 9-7 grades including a grade 9 for English Language.
We also celebrate Emily, who has truly flourished since joining us in Year 10, achieving a Grade 9 in GCSE Geography, History and English Language.
Demonstrating Resilience
“This cohort of students has shown immense resilience, having been in Year 7 during the Covid-19 pandemic and navigating the challenges of remote learning and disrupted social bonds during their transition into senior education. We are delighted that they have emerged stronger, achieving fantastic results across the board. Our small class sizes, where we know each student well, were instrumental in providing the guidance and support needed to thrive.”
Matt Bradshaw, Deputy Head Academic
Fantastic Achievements in STEM, Arts & Humanities
This year’s results show particular strengths in our STEM subjects, with all of our Triple Science results for Biology, Chemistry and Physics at 75% 9-8. There are also excellent results in Computer Science, with 50% 9-8 grades and further success in Design Technology – Product Design, with 46% 9-8 grades.
Bucking national trends, the students have gained fantastic results in languages and music, demonstrating their passion for creativity and communication. In French, 52% of students achieved 9-8 and 74% 9-7. Similarly, in Music, 50% of our grades were 9-8. Our Humanities subjects also performed exceptionally well, with 55% 9-8 in Classical Civilisation, 52% 9-8 in History and 50% 9-8 in Geography. Finally, a remarkable 73% of our students achieved 9-8 in English Language.
For the first time this year, Norwich High School for Girls offered the Level 2 Cambridge National Certificate in Enterprise and Marketing as a weekly twilight course and we are incredibly proud of the ten students who completed this significant undertaking. As an extra to their core studies, they demonstrated impressive dedication, achieving outstanding results: two distinction*s, four distinctions and four merits. This hands-on, practical course challenged them with two pieces of coursework and examined assessments, where they developed vital real-world skills. From coming up with a product idea and creating a marketing campaign to pitching to a panel of judges and handling financial costing, they have honed their design and creativity. Their hard work has given them valuable skills for their future endeavours.
Students look forward to success at Norwich High Sixth Form
“It’s wonderful to celebrate with our Year 11 students as they receive their fantastic results and prepare to join us in the Sixth Form. We are so proud of their consistent hard work and are excited to support them as they take on new challenges and embrace the vast opportunities ahead. Their dedication gives us great confidence that they will continue to excel and make the most of everything our Sixth Form has to offer. We look forward to helping them achieve continued success in the years to come. We warmly invite prospective students and their families to our Sixth Form Open Evening on Wednesday 8th October to discover how they too can thrive with us.”
Join Norwich High Sixth Form
Norwich High School for Girls will be holding their annual Open Morning on Saturday 27th September, and their Sixth Form Open Evening on Wednesday 8th October. Families are warmly invited to visit our school to see our facilities and meet with members of our staff and student community. Find out more and book your place at: https://www.norwichhigh.gdst.net/admissions/open-events/
