Future leaders in the making: St Mary's School, Cambridge celebrates superb GCSE results
St Mary's School, Cambridge students have achieved superb GCSE results, with remarkable performances across all subject areas demonstrating the academic excellence and personal development that flourishes in the school's supportive environment. This year's impressive achievements reflect the curiosity, dedication and resilience of its students, supported by teaching that encourages each girl to reach her full potential.
The results highlight our distinctive approach, where academic rigour is balanced with genuine care for each student's wellbeing and individual growth. With 41% of grades achieved at 9-8 and 80% at 9-6, these results demonstrate how our nurturing, yet challenging, environment enables students to excel academically while developing the confidence and character needed for future success.
Hannah Helliar, Head of St Mary's School, commented:
"These excellent GCSE results fill me with such immense pride – not just for the grades achieved, but for the remarkable young women our students have become. Each result represents a student who has been encouraged to question, explore and discover her own potential. For over 125 years, St Mary's has been opening doors for young women, and today we see those doors leading to exciting opportunities moving into Sixth Form. These students embody the confidence and curiosity that will serve them throughout their lives – they are truly ready to make their mark on the world."
The achievements showcase students who are not only academically accomplished but also curious, creative and ready to make a meaningful contribution to their communities. The results are particularly strong in Additional Mathematics, in which 80% of students achieved the top A grade, Modern Languages, Art and Design Technology. With over 75% of grades in Biology, History and Latin also awarded the top levels of 9-7, these successes reflect the breadth of excellence that defines a St Mary's education.
The headline GCSE results for 2025 are as follows:
• 41% of grades at 9-8
• 63% of grades at 9-7
• 80% of grades at 9-6
These outstanding results come on the back of a stellar set of A Level results last week from the school’s Sixth Form students.
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."
Year 11 student Emilia M. shared her experience:
" St Mary’s gave me the support I needed to recognise my potential and to achieve my best. I worked hard and I couldn't be happier with my results.”
Fellow student Tuppence J-K. reflected:
" I am so fortunate to have been at St Mary’s since my Reception year, and I’m really pleased with my results. I’m looking forward to continuing my A Level studies in History, Theology, Classics and Latin at St Mary’s Sixth Form.”
St Mary's continues to provide an education tailored for girls, where academic excellence and personal wellbeing go hand in hand. In our supportive yet intellectually challenging environment, students develop the confidence, curiosity and compassion to pursue their ambitions – not just achieving outstanding results, but becoming young women ready to make a meaningful difference in the world beyond.
See a full breakdown of this year's results here.