97% of all results were grade 9-4, with 22% 9, 41% 9-8, 63.3% 9-7 and 80% 9-6. 

There was a wonderful atmosphere of celebration at Norwich High School for Girls this morning as our Year 11 students returned to receive their GCSE results, sharing the moment with friends, teachers and proud families. After months of hard work and determination, students were able to celebrate their achievements and reflect on everything they have accomplished during their time at Norwich High.

For the Class of 2026, today is not only about results. It is about recognising how far they have come, celebrating the subjects and activities they have discovered a passion for, and looking ahead to the opportunities that await them.

The Class of 2026 has achieved an excellent set of GCSE results, with 97% of grades awarded at grades 9–4, 63% at grades 9–7 – the highest in recent years, and 41% at grades 9–8.

An impressive 22% of all grades were awarded at grade 9, the highest possible GCSE grade.

Overall, almost a third of the year group – achieved grades 9–7 across all of their GCSEs. In both English and Maths, students also achieved strong results, with 97% of English grades and 90% of Maths grades awarded at 9–4.

The Class of 2026 achieved excellent results across a broad and ambitious curriculum, with particularly strong performances in the sciences, languages, humanities and creative subjects.

In Chemistry, 58% of grades were awarded at grade 9, with 83% achieving grades 9–8 and 83% achieving grades 9–7. Physics was similarly strong, with 50% of grades at grade 9, while Biology saw 54% of grades awarded at grade 9.

Languages were another standout area. French saw an impressive 50% of grades awarded at grade 9, with three quarters of grades at 9–7. In German, 63% of grades were 9–8 and 75% were 9–7, while Spanish saw half of all grades awarded at 9–8.

The creative arts also produced outstanding results. In Art, 69% of grades were awarded at 9–8 and 85% at 9–7, while Music achieved 50% at 9–8 and 80% at 9–7. Textiles Design also saw 64% of grades at 9–7.

Strong results were also achieved across the humanities, with 51% of History grades awarded at 9–8 and 85% at 9–7. Classical Civilisation was another standout, with over a third of grades awarded at grade 9, alongside strong performances in Latin and Religious Studies. In the core subjects, 97% of grades in both English Language and English Literature were awarded at 9–4, alongside 90% of Maths grades.

These results reflect not only the academic commitment of the Class of 2026, but the breadth of opportunities available to students at Norwich High, enabling them to discover subjects they enjoy and develop their individual strengths.

For our Year 11 students, GCSE Results Day is about much more than a set of grades.

Over the past two years, students have had the opportunity to explore a broad curriculum alongside an extensive programme of sport, music, drama, art, clubs, societies and enrichment activities. For many, this has helped them discover subjects and interests that they may not have expected to pursue when they first started their GCSEs.

For some students, GCSE study has confirmed a passion they already knew they wanted to follow. For others, a particular subject, teacher or experience has opened up an entirely new possibility.

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

For students continuing into Sixth Form, today’s results mark the beginning of another exciting stage of their education.

Choosing A Levels is an important decision, but it does not mean that students need to have their entire future mapped out at 16. Instead, it is an opportunity to choose subjects that genuinely interest them, build on their strengths and continue exploring the areas they enjoy.

At Norwich High, students are supported throughout this process, with guidance to help them make choices that reflect their individual interests, ambitions and strengths.

The breadth of our Sixth Form means that students can continue to explore subjects across the sciences, humanities, languages, mathematics and creative disciplines, while also developing their independence, confidence and wider interests.

Whether a student arrives in Year 12 with a clear career ambition or is still working out where her interests might lead, Norwich High Sixth Form provides the environment, support and opportunities to help her develop her own pathway.

As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), Norwich High School for Girls provides an environment where girls are encouraged to be ambitious, curious and confident in every area of school life.

In a learning environment free from gender stereotypes, students are empowered to explore their interests, take risks and discover their strengths – whether in STEM, competitive sport, the creative arts, languages, classics or beyond.

Being part of the wider GDST network also opens the door to opportunities beyond Norwich, from leadership and mentoring programmes to academic initiatives, careers events and connections with students across the country. With a network of more than 100,000 alumnae, GDST students benefit from a community that continues long after they leave school.

For our students, it means that their GCSE years are just the beginning: they leave Norwich High with the confidence to pursue their passions, embrace new opportunities and shape their own futures.

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.