We are thrilled to celebrate the success of this year’s Upper Sixth, whose outstanding A level results reflect not only academic excellence but also the confidence and ambition to take their next steps.
With 63.6% of grades at A*–A and 87.2% at A*–B, our students have shown that hard work and determination open the door to exciting futures.
Headmistress Rebecca Dougall said, “As a fellow member of the Class of 2025, I’m so proud of these extraordinary young women; the universities they will be joining are very lucky. It has been a real privilege to work with them and their parents, and I feel fortunate to share in their successes today. Beyond their grades, they are a group of superb human beings and it is that fact, more than any other, that gives me so much pride.” Mrs Dougall will retire at the end of August and will be succeeded by Sarah Rollings in September.
Following a year in which 100% of our medicine applicants received offers, seven of our students have secured places to study medicine at leading universities including Exeter, Leeds, Glasgow, Queen Mary, UCL and Southampton. In addition, another of our leavers has gained a place to study Midwifery at Nottingham University. Among them is Deputy Head Girl Isabel who has combined her academic studies with her leadership role, while also playing a key part in the school’s Drama programme – most recently starring as Fiona in Shrek. She said, “I’m so pleased and excited to have got into Southampton to study medicine. I can’t wait to start.”
Eight students are preparing to take up places at Oxford and Cambridge this autumn in subjects as diverse as Earth Sciences, Music, Classics, History, Geography and English. One of those is academic scholar Abi, who achieved four A*s as well as an A* in her EPQ; she will be studying Engineering at Cambridge. Frida, who is heading to Oxford to study English Language and Literature, said, “I’m so excited, I can’t believe it’s actually happening. The school has really helped me through the application process and got me to where I wanted to be.”
Mariella, who was awarded this year’s Community Cup, has contributed to many aspects of school life, including steering School Council, serving as a prefect and participating in Drama both on and off stage, and is now pursuing a career in Theatre. After discovering she had secured a place on the Theatre: Writing, Directing and Performance BA programme at the University of York, she said, “I’m super happy with my results”.
After excelling in her studies, Cecilia is now heading to UCL to study International Management. Her parents, Fabian and JoJo, said, “We are so proud and so happy. Alongside its excellent academic education, St Helen’s has helped Cecilia grow into an independent young woman. We firmly believe in single-sex education at this age, and the school’s motto, On her terms, captures this perfectly. We moved here from abroad because we were so impressed by St Helen and St Katharine and wanted Cecilia to be part of it. We are so glad we did – our decision has truly changed her life.”
We wish our brilliant Upper Sixth leavers every success as they begin this exciting new chapter. We look forward to welcoming them back to St Helen’s soon to share their stories and inspire the next generation at our many alumnae events.
Celebrations are now continuing beyond the school gates – watch out central Oxford, the HelKats are on their way!
