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52%
A* - A grades
A LEVEL
76%
A* - B grades
A LEVEL

A Level results 2025

Students from The Sixth at St Mary's School, Cambridge, are celebrating after receiving an impressive set of A Level examination results, with 52% at A*- A and 76% at A*- B.

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.

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

  • 52% of grades at A* - A 
  • 76% of grades at A* - B 
  • 88% of grades at A* - C 

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 0% 50% 50% 67% 83% 100%
Geography 20% 40% 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 0% 22% 22% 56% 78% 100%
Psychology 33% 33% 67% 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

2024 A Level results

These superb results have secured almost 10% of St Mary’s Sixth Formers places in Oxbridge to read subjects including Medicine, Theology and Geography. St Mary’s students had once again proven their academic prowess with strong performances seen in a wide range of subjects including Languages, Creative Arts, and Geography. 

2024 headline A Level results from St Mary’s are as follows:

  • 25% of grades at A* 
  • 52% of grades at A* - A 
  • 74% of grades at A* - B 
  • 89% of grades at A* - C 

% 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 27% 44% 65% 81% 87% 94% 100%
Classical Civilisation 10% 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% 40% 73% 90% 97% 100%
French 26% 74% 89% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Geography 31% 50% 72% 89% 100% 100% 100%
German 25% 50% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
History 30% 50% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Latin 25% 63% 75% 88% 100% 100% 100%
Mandarin (Chinese) 87% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Maths 9% 20% 41% 58% 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% 89% 92% 100%
Religious Studies 16% 47% 66% 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 19% 58% 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:

  • 41% 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."

 

52%
A* - A grades
A LEVEL
76%
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