Top Marks in Sciences, Languages and Arts Highlight Harrogate Ladies’ College GCSE Results
Outstanding grades across a wide range of subjects highlight the extent of the success for Harrogate Ladies’ College pupils as GCSE results were revealed this morning.
Pupils celebrating their GCSE results at Harrogate Ladies’ College.
88% of all Physics grades were top 9-7 grades, 85% of pupils studying foreign languages obtained a 9-7 grade, while there were strong results across science and creative arts, with 72% of pupils achieving 9-7 grades in Biology, Chemistry and Textiles.
Among those pupils’ who shone across a broad range of subjects is Tilly Reid, who achieved a clean sweep of 9-7 grades, including 9s in Spanish, French, Geography and English Literature.
Tilly Reid celebrating her 9 in Spanish.
“I am so happy with my results! All the teachers here have been so supportive and helpful and it’s great to have an opportunity to celebrate with my friends, I can’t wait to come back to school to start Sixth Form in September. My family has such a great connection to the school with Mum and my sibling both attending school here. It’s great to be following in their footsteps.”
Tilly
Tilly Reid and her mother Catherine Reid, an alumna of Harrogate Ladies’ College.
The hard work also paid off for twins Alexa and Ava Turner, who recorded a combined 18 top level 9-7 GCSE grades.
“We’ve both worked really hard to get our results. We talk a lot and help each other out. Ava’s successes are my successes and vice versa. Having a twin is really special, and I’m very proud of both of us.”
Alexa
Pictured (L to R) twins Ava Turner and Alexa Turner celebrating their GCSE results.
Phoebe Turner achieved nine 9-7 grades, highlighted by 9s in Textiles and PE.
“I am absolutely delighted with my results, I’ve worked really hard to get 9s in Textiles and PE, and I am so excited to return to HLC in September as a Sixth Form student. All the teachers here are so supportive. They’ve helped me so much to get where I am today.”
Phoebe
(L-R) Phoebe Turner and Tilly Reid.
Also, among those celebrating today is Anya Soranaraksopon, who recorded six 9s including Maths, Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Principal, Mrs Sylvia Brett, said the results across a broad range of subjects highlighted the ethos of the school.
“We are passionate about each pupil at Harrogate Ladies’ College forging their own path, and these results across diverse subjects are testament to the pupils’ desire to try different things and find their passion. To have a number of girls achieve excellent marks across a wide variety of subjects is fantastic to see. Our teachers’ commitment to the pupils is second-to-none, and I am very proud of their continued efforts to ensure our pupils are lifelong learners.”
Sylvia Brett