Burgess Hill Girls is marking another year of academic success after recording exceptional GCSE examination outcomes.
The school secured Grade 9 for 23 percent of all entries, while 44 percent of results reached Grades 9-8. Sixty-two percent of grades fell within the 9-7 range, and the institution achieved a perfect pass rate.
Claire Monahan, Assistant Head Academic at the school, commented that these strong results demonstrated the impact of an education that motivates girls to follow their interests, think deeply and build self-assurance. She noted that the year group approached difficulties with eagerness and curiosity, producing results that reflected both their dedication and their teachers’ commitment. The 100 percent pass rate, she added, reinforced the school’s inclusive environment of academic achievement.
Among the highest-achieving students, Chloe H obtained 10 Grade 9s alongside two Grade 8s, and Isabella F also earned 10 Grade 9s.
Additional standout performances included Zoe T with eight Grade 9s and three Grade 8s, Harriet H and Mila H each securing eight Grade 9s and two Grade 8s, and J H achieving nine Grade 9s and two Grade 8s.
Results proved strong across multiple subject areas, with particularly impressive outcomes in music (92 percent at Grades 7-9), art (91 percent at Grades 7-9), English (74 percent at Grades 7-9), biology (74 percent at Grades 7-9) and computer science (71 percent at Grades 7-9).
Heather Cavanagh, Head of Burgess Hill Girls, stated that these exceptional results reflected the aspiration, curiosity and perseverance of the students together with the outstanding guidance and knowledge of the staff. She expressed particular satisfaction with the breadth of achievement across subjects, noting that excellence appeared in many forms ranging from creative arts to science and technology. The school took great pride in everything the students had accomplished. As the school’s Tomorrow’s Women, she observed, they were departing Year 11 with strong qualifications along with the confidence, resilience and ambition needed for the next stage of their education, and the institution wished them all every success ahead.
