The pass rate was 100% and 93% of all examinations taken resulted in the award of an A*, A or B Grade as shown in the table above.
This year is the first in which it is possible to achieve A* grades at A level (for which candidates had to score 90% or greater on their final papers), and 25% of the QM girls’ grades have been awarded at A* (over three times the predicted national level and significantly higher than the independent sector’s average).
43% of our students were awarded three A grades or better and 52% received at least one A* grade. Performances in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, English Literature and Theatre Studies were particularly strong.
These excellent results mean that all the QM leavers will be able to take up places in Higher Education either this Autumn or after a GAP year. All the girls holding Oxbridge offers and for places on Medicine/Veterinary Medicine courses achieved their required grades.
The Headmaster, Dr Paul Silverwood, commented, “I am extremely proud of the Upper Sixth who have achieved such an outstanding set of results. This is a reflection of their hard work and determination and also of the skill and dedication of their teachers. At Queen Margaret’s we encourage every girl to aim high and exceed her expectations – by achieving so many A and A* grades between them, our Sixth Form leavers have done just that. Everyone at QM wishes them every success for the next stage of their educational journey.”
These results are especially impressive since we are not as selective on academic grounds as most of our competitors. We seek to provide a first class all-round education for girls from a wide range of backgrounds and help them to develop as individuals in a caring and motivating environment. QM girls are free to choose their own curriculum and enrich their academic studies with a wide range of additional intellectual, cultural, sporting and social activities. An A* student at QM is not only able to achieve top grades in public examinations, she will also thrive on solving problems, supporting others in their goals and fulfilling the school’s long-held belief that charity and compassion are characteristics worth celebrating. These results demonstrate the determination of the girls to fulfil these aims and the benefits that a friendly and supportive community have on academic progress.