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Celebrating Achievements: Exam Results and Destinations 2025
15th September 2025

Over the summer, we were thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of our students.

From outstanding GCSE to inspiring A Level and International Baccalaureate (IB) results to top universities and exciting destinations across the world, these highlights reflect the hard work, resilience and determination, pupils have shown throughout the year.

GCSE

The highest possible grade 9 made up 50% of all GCSE results, compared with the national average of 5%. Alongside their GCSE studies, 33 students also undertook the Higher Project Qualification (HPQ), with 100% achieving A*/A grades.

A Level

Over half of the cohort (55%) secured three or four straight A*/A grades, while A* grades made up around a third (33%) of all A Level grades.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

The average IB point score was 38.9, equivalent to three A* grades at A Level. Over half of the students scored 40 points or higher, a score achieved by less than 10% of IB students worldwide.

But results are only part of the story. The UC5s are now embarking on their journey into Sixth Form while the Class of 2025 are off to exciting new chapters, pursuing their dreams and taking the next steps into their bright futures.

From university to degree apprenticeships and dual degree programmes, our latest alumnae have secured places at top universities, including Bath, Berkley, Cambridge, Columbia, Durham, Johns Hopkins, LSE, Oxford and St Andrews, to name a few. Alongside the UK and US, pupils are headed to top institutions globally at NUS in Singapore, Sciences Po and Penninghen in France, Malta with QMUL as well as CUHK and HKU in China.

Explore a map of UK and US destinations below.

Principal Eve Jardine-Young said:

"It's hard to fully express the joy and the pride that I feel for our pupils and our colleagues who have taught, challenged, championed and supported them. Education is, at its core, a partnership and I am delighted for them all as our pupils now turn to what the future holds for them."

For families wishing to find out more, and take a glimpse into life at Cheltenham Ladies’ College, we are hosting a Sixth Form open day on Friday 19th September 2025 and a general open day on Saturday 11th October 2025.

Deadlines and Reminders

Join us in Year 9 2027

The deadline to join us for Year 9 in 2027 (13+ entry) is approaching: Register by Friday 17th October 2025.

Find out more here.

JOIN US FOR AN AUTUMN OPEN DAY

Open to all year groups looking for entry in 2027 onwards:
Saturday 11th October: General Open Day