We are thrilled to be celebrating exceptional GCSE success with our students, with 23% of all grades awarded at the highest Grade 9 and 62% achieved at Grades 9-7
With 44% of all grades awarded at Grades 9-8, the results reflect both outstanding individual achievement and strong academic performance across the cohort.
Claire Monahan, Assistant Head Academic, said:
“These impressive results showcase the power of an education that inspires girls to pursue their passions, think critically and grow in confidence. This year’s cohort has embraced challenge with enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity, achieving outcomes that are testament to both their hard work and the dedication of their teachers. The school’s 100% pass rate further underlines the inclusive culture of academic success that defines a Burgess Hill Girls education”.
Among the highest achievers, Chloe H secured an extraordinary 10 Grade 9s and two Grade 8s, while Isabella F achieved 10 Grade 9s.
Other notable performances included:
- Zoe T: 8 Grade 9s and 3 Grade 8s
- Harriet H: 8 Grade 9s and 2 Grade 8s
- Mila H: 8 Grade 9s and 2 Grade 8s
- J H: 9 Grade 9s and 2 Grade 8s
Such exceptional results highlight the school’s strength across a broad range of disciplines, demonstrating excellence in the sciences, humanities, creative arts and technology.
Particularly strong performances were achieved in:
Statistics: 100% grades 7-9; 100% grades 5-9.
Further Mathematics: 100% grades 7-9; 100% grades 5-9.
Music: 92% grades 7-9; 100% grades 5-9.
French: 81% grades 7-9; 100% grades 5-9.
PE: 69% grades 7-9; 100% grades 5-9.
English Language: 74% grades 7-9; 98% grades 5-9.
English Literature: 74% grades 7-9; 100% grades 5-9.
Computer Science: 71% grades 7-9; 100% grades 5-9.
Heather Cavanagh, Head of Burgess Hill Girls, said:
“These outstanding results reflect the ambition, curiosity and determination of our students and the exceptional support and expertise of our staff. The breadth of success across the curriculum is particularly pleasing, demonstrating that excellence takes many forms, from the creative arts to science and technology. We are incredibly proud of everything our girls have achieved. As our ‘Tomorrow’s Women’, they leave Year 11 with excellent qualifications and the confidence, resilience and ambition to succeed in the next stage of their education and go on to lead fulfilling, impactful lives and careers”.
