37%
A* - A grades
A LEVEL
73%
A* - B grades
A LEVEL
A Level results 2026
Almost three quarters of A Level grades at St Mary’s School Cambridge were awarded at A*-B with twelve subjects returning 100% of grades at A*-B, across a spread that runs from Psychology, Economics and Geography through to Art, Textiles, Classical Civilisation and Mandarin. This year's outstanding achievements reflect not only the dedication and intellectual curiosity of its students, but also the supportive environment in which young women are encouraged to pursue their ambitions with confidence.
Particularly impressive are their Latin, French, Spanish and Photography results, where students achieved 100% A* grades, and 60% of English Literature grades were awarded at A*. Girls in Year 13 are heading to universities including Cambridge, St Andrews, Durham, LSE, UCL and Warwick to read subjects as varied as Accounting, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, History, Law, Pharmacy and Theatre Studies.
Rebecca Landshoff, Head of Sixth Form, said: "These A Level results reflect the strength of our Sixth Form programme, in which we challenge our students educationally while providing the support they need to thrive. What makes me particularly proud is seeing how our students have developed both as academic scholars and as thoughtful, confident young women ready to make their mark at university and beyond. The breadth of subjects in which they have excelled demonstrates the intellectual curiosity we're so very proud to foster here at St Mary's."
GCSE results 2026
Students at St Mary’s Senior School in Cambridge are celebrating after receiving the best GCSE examination results in a decade, with nearly a quarter of results at the top grade 9.
Twenty-four per cent of GCSE grades at St Mary's School Cambridge were awarded a 9 this year, 46% at 9-8 and 67% at 9-7. Strong grades came from across the curriculum, from Latin and Classical Greek through to Design Technology and Computer Science. This year's achievements reflect the hard work and intellectual curiosity of the students, and the supportive environment in which young women are encouraged to pursue their ambitions with confidence.
English Language and English Literature performed strongly, with 70% of grades awarded at 9-7 across both subjects. This mirrors last week’s A Level results when girls excelled in Classics and English too.
The GCSE STEM results are equally strong with Design Technology returning 83% of grades at 9-8, Biology at 67% and Computer Science at 59%, which speaks to the breadth of excellence that defines a St Mary's education and the confidence with which its girls take on STEM subjects. Maths and Sciences remain the school's most popular A level choices overall, bucking the national trend for girls choosing STEM subjects.
Dr Paddy Wallace, Senior Deputy, said: "These results reflect the whole student: academically excellent, intellectually curious and personally resilient. We are delighted to see our students exceeding their own expectations and discovering just how much they are capable of achieving. At St Mary’s, we have the privilege of getting to know and understand each student as an individual, supporting them to take on challenges, and push themselves further.
"These grades are the foundation for their next steps, and we are immensely proud of what they have achieved. We know they leave us equipped with the confidence, resilience and ambition to succeed."
2026 A Level grades breakdown
2026 A Level results
Almost three quarters of A Level grades at St Mary’s School Cambridge were awarded at A*-B with twelve subjects returning 100% of grades at A*-B, across a spread that runs from Psychology, Economics and Geography through to Art, Textiles, Classical Civilisation and Mandarin.
This year's outstanding achievements reflect not only the dedication and intellectual curiosity of its students, but also the supportive environment in which young women are encouraged to pursue their ambitions with confidence.
2026 headline A Level results from St Mary’s are as follows:
15% of grades at A*
37% of grades at A* - A
73% of grades at A* - B
87% of grades at A* - C
% of grades awarded at each level
2022-25 A Level grades breakdown
2025 A Level results | |
A* | 18% |
A*-A | 54% |
A*-B | 77% |
A*-C | 88% |
2024 A Level results | |
A* | 25% |
A*-A | 52% |
A*-B | 74% |
A*-C | 89% |
2023 A Level results | |
A* | 15% |
A*-A | 48% |
A*-B | 69% |
A*-C | 88% |
2022 A Level results | |
A* | 23% |
A*-A | 44% |
A*-B | 72% |
A*-C | 88% |
2026 GCSE results breakdown
Students at St Mary’s Senior School in Cambridge are celebrating after receiving the best GCSE examination results in a decade, with nearly a quarter of results at the top grade 9. This year's achievements reflect the hard work and intellectual curiosity of the students, and the supportive environment in which young women are encouraged to pursue their ambitions with confidence.
2026 headline GCSE results from St Mary’s are as follows:
24% of grades at 9
46% of grades at 9-8
67% of grades at 9-7
95% of grades at 9-5
2022-25 GCSE results breakdown
2025 GCSE results | |
9 | 21% |
9-8 | 42% |
9-7 | 63% |
9-5 | 90% |
2024 GCSE results | |
9 | 22% |
9-8 | 41% |
9-7 | 59% |
9-5 | 89% |
2023 GCSE results | |
9 | 24% |
9-8 | 44% |
9-7 | 65% |
9-5 | 91% |
2022 GCSE results | |
9 | 26% |
9-8 | 50% |
9-7 | 66% |
9-5 | 90% |