GCSE’s 2024 — Top grades across a full range of subjects for Sheffield Girls’

On Thursday 22nd August, Year 11 students at Sheffield High School for Girls gathered to celebrate GCSE Results Day. They celebrated a fantastic set of results after hours of dedication, hard work and determination. This year at Sheffield Girls’, 29% of results were at grade 9, 52% were at grades 8/9 and 74% were at grades 7 to 9, more than three times the national average of 22%.

Many students have achieved outstanding success across the board. 12 students achieved a minimum of nine 9s, and 45% of the cohort achieved all top grades of 9-7 (equivalent to A*/A). This year, 1,270 students across the whole of England achieved all 9’s in their grades and eight of these pupils are from this year’s Year 11 cohort at Sheffield Girls’.

One parent commented on the celebratory atmosphere of the day: “It’s amazing to see so many girls celebrate today including my daughter. She’s interested in STEM and Engineering in particular and the confidence she’s gained in these subjects over the last few years has been incredible.” Another parent, who has had three girls at the school since Reception, commented: “It wouldn’t have been possible without the teachers and their support, not just academically but all the other support as well.”

“So many of our students have put such incredible levels of effort and commitment into their work, not just over the last year, but throughout their whole senior school career…”

Head, Nina Gunson, said: “It has been a huge pleasure yet again to share this wonderful day of celebration with our GCSE stars. So many of our students have put such incredible levels of effort and commitment into their work, not just over the last year, but throughout their whole senior school career, and this is a marvellous opportunity to congratulate them on their efforts. We are so proud of our pupils and can’t wait to see what they will achieve next.”

In a year where the gap between boys and girls’ grades has narrowed, Sheffield Girls’ pupils have remained on top with top grades across the full range of subjects:

● All three Sciences all achieved over 75% grades 9-7, with 83% 9-7 in Chemistry, 83% 9-7 in Physics and 77% 9-7 in Biology
● 80% of Drama grades and 60% of PE grades were awarded the top grades of 9/8
● MFL subjects, French, Spanish and German all achieved over 50% of the top grades of 9/8. Spanish achieved 62% 9/8, German achieved 59% 8/9 and French achieved 50% 8/9.
● 57% of Geology grades were awarded grade 9, with 71% graded 9-8
● Over half of Maths grades were 9/8, with a further third of grades awarded 9. In Further Maths, 67% of grades were 9/8.
● Over a third of History grades were the top grade 9.

Most Sheffield Girls’ Year 11 students will be returning to the school in September to start their Sixth Form journeys, giving them new opportunities to develop resilience, independence and self-directed learning skills as they begin their A Levels. Their GCSE results reflect the school’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence achieved in a warm, kind, nurturing environment, and parents and teachers alike are all delighted at their achievements.

GCSE results at other GDST schools