GCSE results 2012
At GCSE level, we attained a 92% pass rate.
• 62% of all our GCSE grades were A*- A.
• 35% of all grades were A*, compared to 31% in the Independent sector as a whole.
• In Biology, 100% of girls were awarded an A*- A grade.
• In Art and Design, Chemistry, History, Music, Physics, Religious Studies, Statistics and Textiles,
100% of girls achieved A*- B.
• An impressive 69% of girls achieved A*- A grade in Mathematics.
• On average, Harrogate Ladies’ College added value of one full grade to every GCSE
candidate’s expected achievement in every subject, based on baseline assessments
conducted at the beginning of Lower 5 (Year 10).
A level results 2012
At A level, we achieved a 96% pass rate, with 43% of all grades
gained at A*- A level.
• 86% of girls gained places at their first or second choice of university. 81% have places
at their first choice university.
• 17% of all girls gained at least three A*- A grades.
• Our top performer in 2012, gained 2 A* and 4 A grades and is now studying
Aeronautical Engineering at Imperial College, London.
Mrs Rhiannon Wilkinson, Principal, comments
“Important as GCSE and A level results are, Harrogate Ladies’ College offers a wide range of
extra-curricular activities and many of our pupils have contributed enormously to sport, music,
drama and many other activities. Harrogate Ladies’ College is very proud of the fact
that its Upper 6 leavers depart with well-rounded skills derived from our extensive co-curricular
programme. These include the ‘soft skills’ such as teamwork, leadership, emotional
intelligence and the ability to communicate in a variety of circumstances essential for success
in today’s world.”