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54%
A* - A grades
A LEVEL
77%
A* - B grades
A LEVEL

A Level results 2026

Almost three quarters of A Level grades at St Mary’s School Cambridge were awarded at A*-B with twelve subjects returning 100% of grades at A*-B, across a spread that runs from Psychology, Economics and Geography through to Art, Textiles, Classical Civilisation and Mandarin. This year's outstanding achievements reflect not only the dedication and intellectual curiosity of its students, but also the supportive environment in which young women are encouraged to pursue their ambitions with confidence. 

Particularly impressive are their Latin, French, Spanish and Photography results, where students achieved 100% A* grades, and 60% of English Literature grades were awarded at A*. Girls in Year 13 are heading to universities including Cambridge, St Andrews, Durham, LSE, UCL and Warwick to read subjects as varied as Accounting, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, History, Law, Pharmacy and Theatre Studies.  

These fantastic results have secured places at prestigious universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Durham and UCL, where students will pursue subjects ranging from Medicine and Natural Sciences to Architecture and Graphic Design.

2026 A Level grades breakdown

2026 A Level results

Almost three quarters of A Level grades at St Mary’s School Cambridge were awarded at A*-B with twelve subjects returning 100% of grades at A*-B, across a spread that runs from Psychology, Economics and Geography through to Art, Textiles, Classical Civilisation and Mandarin.

This year's outstanding achievements reflect not only the dedication and intellectual curiosity of its students, but also the supportive environment in which young women are encouraged to pursue their ambitions with confidence. 

2026 headline A Level results from St Mary’s are as follows:

  • 15% of grades at A* 

  • 22% of grades at A* - A 

  • 37% of grades at A* - B 

  • 87% of grades at A* - C 

% of grades awarded at each level

Subject

% A*

% A

%A*-A

% A*-B

%A*-C

%A*-E

Art

25%

50%

75%

100%

100%

100%

Biology

0%

50%

50%

67%

100%

100%

Business

0%

0%

0%

60%

60%

100%

Chemistry

0%

22%

22%

56%

67%

100%

Chinese

80%

20%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Classical Civilisation

0%

80%

80%

100%

100%

100%

Computer Science

0%

50%

50%

50%

100%

100%

Drama

0%

0%

0%

20%

80%

100%

Economics

0%

14%

14%

100%

100%

100%

English Literature

60%

0%

60%

100%

100%

100%

French

100%

0%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Further Maths

0%

33%

33%

83%

83%

83%

Geography

0%

67%

67%

100%

100%

100%

History

11%

22%

33%

89%

100%

100%

Latin

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Maths

12%

18%

29%

53%

76%

100%

Photography

100%

0%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Physical Education

0%

0%

0%

0%

33%

100%

Physics

0%

29%

29%

57%

86%

100%

Psychology

0%

0%

0%

100%

100%

100%

Religious Studies

0%

50%

50%

50%

100%

100%

Sociology

0%

0%

0%

60%

80%

100%

Spanish

100%

0%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Textiles

33%

0%

33%

100%

100%

100%

2025 A Level grades breakdown

2025 A Level results

% of grades awarded at each level

Subject % A* % A %A*-A % A*-B %A*-C %A*-E
Art 43% 57% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Biology 6% 28% 33% 50% 78% 100%
Business 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 100%
Chemistry 0% 45% 45% 73% 82% 100%
Chinese 86% 14% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Classical Civilisation 0% 0% 0% 67% 100% 100%
Computer Science 0% 0% 0% 100% 100% 100%
Drama 0% 50% 50% 50% 100% 100%
English Literature 13% 50% 63% 88% 88% 100%
French 0% 0% 0% 100% 100% 100%
Further Maths 17% 36% 53% 77% 89% 99%
Geography 40% 20% 60% 100% 100% 100%
History 25% 25% 50% 88% 100% 100%
Latin 0% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Maths 17% 33% 50% 72% 83% 94%
Music 0% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Photography 0% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Physical Education 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 100%
Physics 22% 11% 33% 56% 78% 100%
Psychology 33% 42% 75% 83% 83% 100%
Religious Studies 0% 0% 0% 67% 67% 100%
Sociology 0% 33% 33% 100% 100% 100%
Spanish 0% 33% 33% 100% 100% 100%
Textiles 50% 50% 100% 100% 100% 100%

 

 

 

 

2022-24 A Level grades breakdown

% of grades awarded at each level

Subject

% A*

% A

%A*-A

% A*-B

%A*-C

%A*-E

Art

67%

33%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Biology

29%

18%

47%

65%

82%

100%

Business

14%

14%

29%

71%

86%

100%

Chemistry

27%

7%

33%

67%

87%

100%

Chinese

38%

63%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Classical Greek

0%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Drama

0%

25%

25%

100%

100%

100%

Economics

0%

40%

40%

60%

100%

100%

English Literature

0%

40%

40%

80%

100%

100%

French

50%

0%

50%

50%

100%

100%

Further Maths

25%

50%

75%

75%

75%

75%

Geography

50%

38%

88%

88%

100%

100%

German

50%

0%

50%

100%

100%

100%

History

0%

60%

60%

80%

100%

100%

Latin

0%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Maths

26%

5%

32%

47%

63%

100%

Photography

80%

20%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Physical Education

100%

0%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Physics

25%

25%

50%

75%

100%

100%

Psychology

11%

22%

33%

78%

89%

100%

Religious Studies

50%

0%

50%

50%

100%

100%

Sociology

10%

20%

30%

70%

90%

100%

Spanish

0%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Textiles

33%

67%

100%

100%

100%

100%

2023 A Level results

% of grades awarded at each level

Subject

% A*

% A

%A*-A

% A-B

%A*-C

%A*-E

Arabic

0%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Art

13%

88%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Biology

22%

39%

61%

67%

78%

100%

Business

0%

0%

0%

40%

70%

100%

Chemistry

20%

33%

53%

53%

67%

100%

Chinese

0%

33%

33%

100%

100%

100%

Classical Civilisation

0%

40%

40%

80%

100%

100%

Computer Science

0%

0%

0%

100%

100%

100%

Drama

0%

14%

14%

86%

100%

100%

Economics

0%

50%

50%

63%

75%

100%

English Literature

17%

0%

17%

67%

100%

100%

French

0%

67%

67%

67%

100%

100%

Further Maths

40%

20%

60%

100%

100%

100%

Geography

11%

56%

67%

100%

100%

100%

History

0%

20%

20%

73%

80%

100%

Latin

0%

50%

50%

100%

100%

100%

Maths

28%

28%

56%

67%

100%

100%

Music

100%

0%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Photography

80%

20%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Physical Education

0%

20%

20%

40%

80%

100%

Physics

40%

0%

40%

60%

100%

100%

Psychology

5%

19%

24%

43%

86%

100%

Religious Studies

0%

50%

50%

50%

50%

100%

Spanish

25%

25%

50%

50%

75%

100%

Textiles

13%

38%

50%

75%

100%

100%

2022 A Level results

% of grades awarded at each level

Subject

% A*

% A

%A*-A

% A-B

%A*-C

%A*-E

Art

100%

0%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Biology

27%

9%

36%

64%

82%

100%

Business

0%

14%

14%

57%

86%

100%

Chemistry

18%

27%

45%

82%

82%

100%

Chinese

33%

33%

67%

100%

100%

100%

Classical Civilisation

0%

0%

0%

0%

100%

100%

Computer Science

0%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Drama

0%

14%

14%

86%

100%

100%

Economics

0%

0%

0%

67%

67%

100%

English Literature

29%

0%

29%

71%

100%

100%

French

0%

0%

0%

100%

100%

100%

Further Maths

50%

50%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Geography

11%

44%

56%

89%

89%

100%

History

40%

0%

40%

40%

80%

100%

Latin

100%

0%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Maths

33%

22%

56%

67%

100%

100%

Music

0%

50%

50%

100%

100%

100%

Photography

100%

0%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Physics

25%

25%

50%

50%

100%

100%

Psychology

6%

19%

25%

50%

69%

100%

Religious Studies

0%

50%

50%

50%

50%

100%

Spanish

0%

50%

50%

100%

100%

100%

Textiles

50%

25%

75%

100%

100%

100%

 

63%
9-7 grades
GCSE
80%
9-6 grades
GCSE

2025 GCSE results breakdown

2025 (I)GCSE results

% of grades awarded at each level

Subject % 9 % 9-8 % 9-7 % 9-6 % 9-5 % 9-4 % 9-1
Art & Design 8% 36% 84% 92% 100% 100% 100%
Biology 34% 60% 75% 92% 94% 96% 100%
Chemistry 29% 46% 65% 81% 87% 94% 100%
Classical Civilisation 15% 25% 55% 90% 100% 100% 100%
Classical Greek 0% 0% 0% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Computer Science 0% 17% 50% 83% 83% 83% 100%
Dance 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 100%
Design Technology 21% 43% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Drama 4% 24% 60% 92% 100% 100% 100%
English Language 13% 34% 62% 80% 94% 100% 100%
English Literature 18% 37% 57% 88% 95% 99% 100%
Food Prep & Nutrition 13% 30% 43% 73% 90% 97% 100%
French 26% 74% 95% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Geography 33% 50% 72% 89% 100% 100% 100%
German 25% 50% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
History 30% 60% 77% 83% 92% 98% 100%
Latin 25% 63% 75% 88% 100% 100% 100%
Mandarin (Chinese) 87% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Maths 9% 20% 41% 59% 84% 98% 100%
Music 59% 94% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
PE (short course) 20% 60% 70% 90% 100% 100% 100%
Physics 26% 53% 72% 83% 91% 92% 100%
Religious Studies 18% 47% 67% 89% 97% 97% 100%
Russian 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Science (Double Award) 10% 17% 32% 51% 59% 73% 100%
Additional Science (Double Award) 2% 10% 24% 37% 51% 71% 100%
Spanish 27% 62% 88% 92% 100% 100% 100%

 

  A (Highest grade possible) A-B A-C A-E
Additional Maths 80% 90% 100% 100%

 

2022-24 GCSE results breakdown

2024 (I)GCSE results

% of grades awarded at each level

Subject

 % 9 % 9-8 % 9-7 % 9-6 % 9-5 % 9-4 % 9-1
Art & Design 22% 43% 83% 96% 100% 100% 100%
Biology 37% 59% 73% 85% 95% 95% 100%
Chemistry 24% 41% 68% 80% 88% 95% 100%
Classical Civilisation 4% 22% 44% 67% 85% 93% 100%
Classical Greek 50% 50% 50% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Computer Science 17% 50% 58% 75% 92% 92% 100%
Design Technology 20% 80% 90% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Drama 17% 28% 48% 86% 97% 100% 100%
English Language 14% 32% 53% 74% 89% 100% 100%
English Literature 25% 46% 59% 73% 94% 99% 100%
Food Prep & Nutrition 13% 20% 67% 80% 100% 100% 100%
French 24% 52% 71% 81% 90% 90% 100%
Geography 29% 64% 79% 86% 93% 100% 100%
German 43% 86% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Greek 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
History 14% 35% 49% 69% 80% 86% 100%
Italian 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Latin 13% 25% 38% 50% 88% 88% 100%
Mandarin 94% 94% 94% 94% 100% 100% 100%
Maths 10% 21% 37% 57% 84% 100% 100%
Music 57% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
PE (short course) 17% 42% 50% 83% 100% 100% 100%
Physics 27% 51% 76% 83% 93% 95% 100%
Religious Studies 23% 48% 65% 79% 89% 98% 100%
Science (Double Award) 15% 29% 46% 71% 78% 83% 100%
Additional Science (Double Award) 5% 17% 37% 59% 76% 83% 100%
Spanish 33% 60% 67% 80% 93% 93% 100%

 

  A*/A A*-B A*-C A*-E
Additional Maths     66% 83% 83% 91%
Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) 69% 100% 100% 100%

 

2023 (I)GCSE results

% of grades awarded at each level

Subject

 % 9 % 9-8 % 9-7 % 9-6 % 9-5 % 9-4 % 9-1
Art & Design 24% 50% 79% 94% 100% 100% 100%
Biology 40% 58% 87% 95% 100% 100% 100%
Chemistry 34% 58% 77% 87% 95% 97% 100%
Classical Civilisation 5% 21% 42% 63% 63% 89% 100%
Classical Greek 50% 50% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Computer Science 17% 39% 61% 72% 83% 89% 100%
Design Technology 23% 54% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Drama 14% 30% 51% 79% 95% 100% 100%
English Language 16% 39% 59% 85% 96% 99% 100%
English Literature 21% 45% 69% 88% 97% 98% 100%
Food Prep & Nutrition 12% 54% 69% 85% 85% 92% 100%
French 32% 52% 68% 76% 88% 96% 100%
Geography 25% 50% 73% 89% 95% 98% 100%
German 27% 64% 73% 91% 100% 100% 100%
History 21% 37% 58% 68% 77% 92% 100%
Italian 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Latin 43% 71% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Mandarin 88% 88% 88% 88% 94% 100% 100%
Maths 11% 23% 44% 65% 86% 97% 100%
Music 63% 81% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
PE (short course) 8% 31% 54% 77% 85% 100% 100%
Physics 37% 60% 84% 92% 97% 100% 100%
Religious Studies 19% 44% 54% 78% 90% 97% 100%
Science (Single Award) 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 88%
Science (Double Award) 10% 36% 59% 72% 82% 97% 100%
Additional Science (Double Award) 10% 21% 49% 69% 74% 87% 100%
Spanish 37% 59% 74% 85% 96% 100% 100%
Russian 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

 

  A*/A A*-B A*-C A*-E
Additional Maths     41% 67% 70% 96%
Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) 57% 71% 100% 100%

2022 (I)GCSE results

% of grades awarded at each level

Subject

 % 9 % 9-8 % 9-7 % 9-6 % 9-5 % 9-4 % 9-1
Art & Design 43% 81% 81% 90% 100% 100% 100%
Biology 46% 69% 92% 97% 100% 100% 100%
Chemistry 36% 59% 87% 90% 92% 100% 100%
Classical Civilisation 0% 33% 50% 83% 83% 100% 100%
Classical Greek 50% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Computer Science 8% 46% 62% 77% 92% 92% 100%
Double Award Science 16% 47% 56% 75% 94% 100% 100%
Double Award Science 9% 28% 53% 66% 84% 97% 100%
Drama 34% 66% 84% 94% 100% 100% 100%
English Language 17% 44% 64% 84% 94% 99% 100%
English Literature 14% 41% 59% 80% 96% 97% 100%
Food Prep & Nutrition 0% 17% 50% 58% 83% 92% 100%
French 26% 37% 47% 68% 74% 89% 100%
Geography 51% 69% 85% 92% 97% 97% 100%
German 50% 67% 67% 83% 83% 83% 100%
History 33% 55% 60% 76% 93% 93% 100%
Italian 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Latin 50% 50% 83% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Maths 12% 33% 47% 65% 73% 94% 100%
Music 56% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Physics 43% 63% 88% 93% 93% 98% 100%
Religious Studies 28% 44% 55% 82% 88% 91% 100%
Single Award Science 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 83%
Spanish 19% 56% 69% 81% 88% 100% 100%
Textiles 24% 43% 67% 90% 100% 100% 100%

 

GCSE results 2025

Students at St Mary’s Senior School in Cambridge are celebrating after receiving an impressive set of GCSE examination results, with 90% of grades awarded at 9-5 and 80% at 9-6.

Subject wise, students achieved particularly strong performances in disciplines including Additional Mathematics, in which 80% of students achieved the top A grade, Modern Languages, Art and Design Technology. In addition, over 75% of grades in Biology, History and Latin were awarded the top levels of 9-7.

2025 headline GCSE results from St Mary’s are as follows:

  • 42% 9-8 grades 

  • 63% 9-7 grades

  • 80% 9-6 grades 

  • 90% 9-5 grades

Dr Paddy Wallace, Senior Deputy, said: "What strikes me most about these outstanding results is how they reflect the whole student – academically excellent, yes, but also intellectually curious and personally resilient. Our GCSE students have thrived in an environment in which they feel supported to take on challenges and push themselves further. These grades are the foundation for their next steps; we know they're equipped for success."

 

54%
A* - A grades
A LEVEL
77%
A* - B grades
A LEVEL
63%
9-7 grades
GCSE
80%
9-6 grades
GCSE

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“I am so excited to take the next steps in my education and study Biological sciences at Edinburgh! I'm so grateful for my time at St Mary's for allowing me to find and develop my passion for the sciences.”

Alice G. (A*A*A*A*A) going to Edinburgh University to study Biological Science

“I’m really looking forward to starting Sixth Form at St Mary’s, having greatly enjoyed my past five years at the Senior School. I am so grateful for the wonderful community and incredibly supportive teachers that have enabled me to achieve my goals. My A Level choices are English, History, Latin and Theology and I can’t wait to get started in September!”

Eliza M. celebrating 11 9’s (equivalent to high A*s)

“I have been at St Mary's since Year 7 and it has helped me to grow in confidence both academically and socially. I'm excited to move onto a bigger setting to study Biomedical Science at Kent and to build on the memories I've made at St Mary's.”

Rosie P. (A* A* A* A*) going to study Biomedical Science at the University of Kent

“I'm going to study Film and Television production; I'm so glad St Mary's has given me the opportunities to explore my interests and supported me to keep motivated throughout my revision.”

Sarah H - going to York University to student Film and Television Production

“Since 2008 when I joined in reception I have been supported by a caring community of both staff and students helping me to reach my full potential. They have supported me in my journey in discovering my love for both psychology and education.”

Lizzie W. (A* A* B B) going to Edge Hill university to study Educational Psychology

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