Harrogate Ladies’ College (Duchy College) Pupils Celebrates Best Ever Top GCSE Grades
Harrogate Ladies’ College (Duchy College) celebrated a record percentage of top grade 9s and some of the country’s top marks as 2025 GCSE results were released this morning.
A record 22% of all grades at the school were 9s, while over a third of pupils achieved five or more 9-7 grades. Pupils studying STEM subjects continue to excel with 80% of all Physics grades at 9-7, while in Creative Arts (Art and Textiles), 81% of all grades were 9-7 and an incredible 22% of pupils achieved marks of 100%.
Pupils receiving their GCSE results at Harrogate Ladies’ College (Duchy College) achieved an average of one grade higher than their baseline prediction, a key indicator of success according to Principal, Joanna Fox.
As a largely non-selective school, we are exceptionally proud of our pupils’ progress, which is down to the pupils’ hard work and the expertise and dedication of our incredible teachers
To achieve a record percentage of 9s and a value-added average of plus one is an outstanding result.
These pupils will be part of history, becoming the first to achieve their A levels from Duchy College in two years’ time as we prepare for a new co-ed era. Through our individualised support, we look forward to nurturing each and every one of them in the next stage of their academic journey.
As a largely non-selective school, we are exceptionally proud of our pupils’ progress, which is down to the pupils’ hard work and the expertise and dedication of our incredible teachers. To achieve a record percentage of 9s and a value-added average of plus one is an outstanding result.
These pupils will be part of history, becoming the first to achieve their A levels from Duchy College in two years’ time as we prepare for a new co-ed era. Through our individualised support, we look forward to nurturing each and every one of them in the next stage of their academic journey.
Joanna Fox
Returning for Sixth Form in September is India Thomas, who achieved a clean sweep of 10 9s in her GCSEs, including a perfect score of 100% in Textiles.
I am so happy with my GCSE results, and achieving all 9s is a dream come true. I couldn’t be more thankful to my teachers, who have been so supportive, and I can’t wait to begin Sixth Form here in September.
I am so happy with my GCSE results, and achieving all 9s is a dream come true. I couldn’t be more thankful to my teachers, who have been so supportive, and I can’t wait to begin Sixth Form here in September.
India Thomas
Another pupil who particularly shone in STEM subjects is Reewa Bennett, with four of her nine 9s coming in Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
I have worked so hard up until this point, and I’m really proud of my results. Today is a great opportunity to celebrate with my friends, before we begin Sixth Form in September. The community here is amazing, all our teachers genuinely care and will always go above and beyond to help.
Reewa Bennett