Our 2026 cohort of Sixth Form students delivered fantastic academic outcomes across the board, with 95% of all grades at A*–C, 16% at A*, 42% at A*–A and 78% at A*–B.
It has been a wonderful morning of celebration at Norwich High School for Girls GDST Sixth Form as our students received an impressive collection of A Level results, marking the culmination of two years of dedication.
“These results are a testament to the incredible hard work our Class of 2026 students have demonstrated over the last two years, and we are very proud of each of them. There are many individual success stories, and it will be very exciting to follow their progress into higher education and the workplace. We continue to see students achieving their offers to study a breadth of degree courses, including in English, Geography, Psychology, Law, Languages, alongside Business, Architecture, and arts-based courses such as Costume Design.”
Mrs Hazel Packer, Director of Sixth Form at Norwich High School for Girls GDST, added:
“We couldn’t be prouder of this wonderful cohort and everything they have achieved during their time with us. While these fantastic results celebrate their academic hard work, they also mark the exciting beginning of their next chapter. Collectively, we couldn’t be prouder of their achievements and eagerly anticipate the bright futures that await them.”
This year’s achievements highlight extraordinary performance across a vast array of subjects, demonstrating both our rigorous academic environment and our commitment to nurturing individual passions. Our Creative Arts and Drama departments posted exceptional figures, with Fine Art securing 60% A* grades, 50% of Drama grades at A*–A, and a complete 100% A*–B sweep across Fine Art, Drama and Textiles (with Art and Textiles combined reaching 67% A*–A).
Modern and classical languages also shone brightly, with French, German, Spanish, Russian and Latin all achieving 100% A*–B grades, led by a standout performance in Latin where 50% of entries earned an A* and 100% achieved A*–A.
In STEM, Mathematics continued its strong tradition with 75% A*- B and 100% of Further Mathematics students earning an A grade, alongside impressive results in Chemistry (69% A*–B), Biology (59% A*–B), and Product Design (67% A*–A and 100% A*–B).
Rounding off this academic strength, our Vocational Sports Science students demonstrated sustained excellence, with 100% of BTEC Sport candidates achieving a Distinction.
We are also proud to highlight some of the individual successes within this year’s results:
Congratulations to Francesca, who achieved an outstanding four A*s in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Latin. Having joined Norwich High in Year 7, Francesca will now take up her place at the Royal Veterinary College in London to study Veterinary Medicine.
Francesca particularly enjoyed Biology and her interest in animals extended beyond the classroom. In Year 12, she founded a Fish Club, sharing her enthusiasm for aquarium keeping while developing her research and public speaking skills. She was also a keen rower throughout Sixth Form, competing in events including the Women’s Eights Head of the River Race in London. A highlight of her time at Norwich High was a Latin trip to Italy, including a visit to Pompeii, which brought her studies to life. She leaves with fond memories of the supportive teachers and positive learning environment.
Congratulations to Bella, who achieved an A in Music, an A in History and a B in Classics. Having joined Norwich High in Year 7, Isabella is now embarking on an exciting career as a musician and flautist with His Majesty’s Royal Marines Band Service, alongside the opportunity to study for a Music degree through the University of Lincoln.
A music scholar since Year 7, Bella has embraced countless opportunities to perform, lead and develop her skills. As Music Captain, she has been involved in school ensembles and performances, as well as composing her own music. One of her highlights was organising a charity concert in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital, bringing together more than 28 student performers and raising over £1,200. After successfully completing the Royal Marines selection process, including music auditions, physical and academic assessments, Isabella is now looking forward to meeting new people, travelling and combining her love of music with a career in the armed forces.
Congratulations to Jemima, who achieved three A*s in History, Drama and Psychology, alongside an A in her Extended Project Qualification. Having joined Norwich High in Sixth Form, Jemima will now take up her place at Durham University to study Liberal Arts.
Jemima quickly became part of the Norwich High community after joining in Year 12 and made the most of opportunities to try new things. Drama became a particular highlight: despite having never studied the subject or performed in a musical before, she took on the role of Marius in the Senior School and Sixth Form production, Les Misérables and performed in Antigone. The experience sparked a new passion and she hopes to continue performing and join a drama club at university.
History was another favourite, with a memorable six-day trip to Washington, D.C. and New York providing the opportunity to explore the subject beyond the classroom. Looking ahead to Durham, Jemima is excited to study Liberal Arts and is considering a future working for a non-profit organisation, potentially in human rights. She leaves Norwich High particularly grateful for the friendships and confidence she has gained during her time at the school.
Congratulations to Ivy, who achieved an outstanding A* in English Literature alongside As in Classics and Politics. Having joined Norwich High in Year 9, she will now take up her place at the University of Cambridge to study Classics.
Ivy’s passion for Classics developed during her GCSE studies and has continued to grow through wider reading and academic opportunities. She has explored the influence of the ancient world on modern society through her work as an academic scholar, including a talk on Euripides’ Medea and an article for the school magazine. Her commitment was also recognised through the GDST Pearson and Silver Award, which supported an intensive Latin course. Despite not studying Latin at A Level, Ivy completed a full GCSE in just two weeks at the JACT Latin Summer School, achieving an A!
Alongside her academic achievements, Ivy has been heavily involved in the musical life of Norwich High. A music scholar as well as an academic scholar, she plays bass, flute and piano, as well as singing and performing with the school’s ensembles. She is particularly excited about the intensive language courses at Cambridge and hopes to eventually use her interest in Classics as a pathway into local politics.
Read more about Ivy’s storyCongratulations to Becca, who achieved an outstanding A* in Art and an A* in Textiles, alongside a B in Drama. She will now take up her place at Falmouth University to study Costume Design, where she is looking forward to making the most of the university’s extensive arts facilities and costume collection.
Becca’s passion for costume and design has developed throughout her time at Norwich High, culminating in an A Level personal investigation inspired by The Nutcracker. She created a full-length tutu and complete Nutcracker costume, which she modelled at the school’s Fashion Show, where she also helped introduce the different sections of the event. Her studies have included visits to the Victoria and Albert Museum and an ethical clothing manufacturer, giving her opportunities to explore her interests beyond the classroom.
Becca’s Sixth Form journey also demonstrates the importance of being open to change. Having initially considered an engineering pathway, she realised that the sciences were not the right fit and, with the support of her teachers, changed direction towards Art. She is now looking forward to building a career in costume across musical theatre, television and film.
Congratulations to Yasmin, who achieved an outstanding three As in Business, Design Technology and Psychology. Having joined Norwich High in Year 7, Yasmin will now take up her place at Oxford Brookes University to study Architecture.
Design Technology has been a particular highlight of Yasmin’s time at Norwich High. She enjoyed the hands-on nature of the subject and the opportunity to turn ideas into physical products. For her A Level project, she worked with the school’s Marketing team to redesign Norwich High’s Outdoor Theatre, gathering feedback from staff and students before developing her design and creating a scale model. She also took part in a GDST Enterprise Competition, working with students from other schools from across the GDST to develop a business idea focused on reusing GCSE revision resources.
For Yasmin, her time at Norwich High has been about much more than academic achievement. She particularly values the close relationships she has developed with teachers and classmates and the confidence she has gained during her time at the school. She is now excited to explore the many directions a career in Architecture could take her.
Congratulations to Eleanor, who achieved three A*s in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, alongside an A in Further Mathematics. Eleanor will now take up her place at Durham University to study Physics, with a particular interest in astrophysics.
Having joined Norwich High in Year 7, Eleanor has made the most of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Alongside her academic studies, she has been involved in rowing and the school’s musical ensembles, including Orchestra and Concert Band, performing at events such as the Autumn and Spring Concerts and Winter Arts Festival. A highlight was a Year 11 trip to Greece, where she explored her interest in Greek Classics and Latin. She is excited to continue studying Physics at Durham and hopes to pursue her interest in astrophysics in the future – with ambitions that could perhaps even take her to NASA!
The achievements of our Class of 2026 reflect the remarkable breadth of talent and ambitions across the year group. Students are now preparing to take up places at leading universities, specialist institutions and on competitive professional pathways, with destinations spanning STEM, healthcare, humanities, creative subjects and beyond. Vanisha (A*AAA) will study Medicine at the University of Leicester, while Arya (AAA) will take up a place to study Mechatronics Engineering at Sheffield and Evie (A*AA) will study English Literature and History at the University of Edinburgh. Alongside these university destinations, Alex has secured a competitive Accountancy Apprenticeship. Members of our Head Girl team, including Izzy (AAA), Saskia (A*AB) and Daisy (AB and a Distinction in BTEC Sport), are also progressing to exciting new opportunities. Together, these destinations highlight the many different routes available to Norwich High students after Sixth Form, with each choosing a pathway that reflects their individual strengths and ambitions.
As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), Norwich High School for Girls provides an environment specifically designed to empower young women. In a learning space without gender stereotypes, students are free to lead, take risks and excel across every field – from STEM subjects and competitive sports to the creative arts and classics. Combined with the expansive GDST network, which provides our Sixth Formers with nationwide mentoring schemes, leadership programmes and an unrivaled network of over 100,000 alumnae – our students graduate with the confidence needed to thrive in any path they choose.
Deputy Head Academic, Mr Matt Bradshaw, reflected:
“Today is a moment to celebrate the hard work and achievement of a really special group of students supported by our amazing staff team. The Class of 2026 have achieved excellent results, but they have also contributed so much to our community with their energy, passion and zest for life. Our focus is to ensure each student follows a path which best suits their talents and aspirations, and we are excited to see where the future takes them.”
Norwich High Sixth Form provides an environment where every student is known and supported to find her own authentic success.
To learn more about life in our Sixth Form, join us for our Open Evening on Thursday 1st October 2026, where you can tour our Sixth Form Centre, meet department leaders and hear directly from our current students.
Find out more here.
